Perfect evening on the Town Lodge deck

The movers and shakers in the tourism industry in Port Elizabeth were invited to a function at the Town Lodge on the beachfront last week for the introduction of the new ceo of Ectour. But that's not what the post is about. The function took place on the Town Lodge's deck overlooking Humewood Beach in … Continue reading Perfect evening on the Town Lodge deck →

Empty summers beach

I went past Hobie Beach yesterday and snapped this picture of a deserted beach. Now you may be a little confused about the fact that the beach is empty in the middle of summer. We have had a fabulous summer so far. Its been hot (perhaps a little too humid at times), but also very … Continue reading Empty summers beach →

Ocean Basket at Brookes on the Bay

With the redevelopment of Brookes Pavilion (now called Brookes-on-the-Bay) completed, the new tenants have started to move in. One of the first restaurants to open was Ocean Basket and I'm sure with the fantastic view it has over the beachfront its sure to become one of Port Elizabeth's most popular seafood restaurants.

View from Blue Waters Cafe

One of the best places to go for breakfast along the Port Elizabeth beachfront must be Blue Waters Cafe on the seaward side from the Boardwalk next to Shark Rock Pier. Last weekend I visited the restaurant with a visitor from out of town and while we were waiting for our food popped out onto their … Continue reading View from Blue Waters Cafe →

Beachfront, boats and blegh

Looking through the windows from the top of the Campanile there are a number of different sights to be seen. Looking south the Port Elizabeth beachfront is visible in the background and the Port Elizabeth Harbour in the foreground with rows and rows of fishing boats tied up by the quay. The problem is in the … Continue reading Beachfront, boats and blegh →

Under the Humewood Bridge

Humewood Beach in Port Elizabeth is the oldest Blue Flag Beach in South Africa and has just been re-awarded its Blue Flag status for the coming summer season. Humewood's main parking area is just behind the City Lodge Hotel and the easiest way to get to the beach is beneath the Humewood Bridge which goes under … Continue reading Under the Humewood Bridge →

Brookes Hill from the beach

Brookes Hill in Humewood is one of the very upmarket and sought after areas on the Port Elizabeth beachfront and offers residents and guests a fantastic view of Kings Beach and the coastline. The white buildings on the right are the very larney Kings Terrace apartments. The building in the middle of the pic is … Continue reading Brookes Hill from the beach →

Marine Drive coral aloe

I had to take a couple of photos around Marine Drive on the Port Elizabeth beachfront for somebody the other day. Now taking photos of a road isn't the most interesting and exciting project, but I did find these coral aloe in bloom on the middle man in front of the Humewood Hotel.

Cocktails at the Protea Hotel Marine

A couple of the hotels along the Port Elizabeth beachfront have some great bar and restaurant facilities where one can relax with a meal or drink outside in the sun on a cool winters day. I was invited to lunch at the Marine Hotel recently and my companions very quickly realised that this blogger doesn't … Continue reading Cocktails at the Protea Hotel Marine →

Paving Pattern

The paving patterns at the Boardwalk centre (not the Boardwalk Entertainment Complex where the Casino is situated but on the sea side of Marine Drive) at Hobie Beach.