Brookes on the Bay development

There are quite a lot of work happening along the Port Elizabeth beachfront. One of the main projects on the go is the redevelopment of the old Brookes Hill Pavilion into what will be known as Brookes on the Bay. Brookes Hill Pavilion was geared towards the younger crowd and contained pubs and a night club. … Continue reading Brookes on the Bay development →

Old Slipway at Humewood Beach

I always find the old slipway at Humewood Beach a very interesting feature on the Port Elizabeth beachfront. The slipway was used for boat repairs before the PE Harbour was built in the 1930's. Boats sailed in between the pillars before being pulled onto the slipway. Today its a very popular snorkeling spot and used … Continue reading Old Slipway at Humewood Beach →

Beach walkway

I popped down to the beachfront the other day and drove along the paved path (also known as Lovers Lane) in front of the Marine Hotel. I stopped at one of the walkways to the beach and got this shot back towards Hobie Beach.

Hobie Beach at low tide

This pic may just look familiar. Yes, just look above at the image at the title of the blog. I realised that I have never posted this pic in its entirety, so here it is. It was taken at low tide a little futher down Hobie Beach and looking back Shark Rock Pier.

New hotel construction

There are lots of construction going on in and around town. Some of the projects (mostly infrastructure) are related to the 2010 FIFA World Cup while others are part of the growth of Port Elizabeth. There is a new hotel going up on the beachfront across the road from Humewood Beach on what used to … Continue reading New hotel construction →

Taking the dog for a stroll

Another picture from our trip down to the beach on Sunday. A couple (not sure if it an actual couple or father and daughter, but that doesn't matter) taking their dog for a walk with Shark Rock Pier and a part of Central in the background. It was an unusual angle as you don't often … Continue reading Taking the dog for a stroll →

PE Coastline

Just over a month ago I posted a pic of the PE beachfront's light which was taken from Shark Rock Pier at Hobie Beach. Yesterday I popped down to the beach during lunch time as the weather was absolutely awesome (yes, spring is banging the door down). I took a picture of the same piece … Continue reading PE Coastline →

In need of paint

Ok, so not the best advert for PE's beachfront, but I liked the look of the picture in the early morning sun. This is the bottom seaward side of the beachfront promenade between McArthur's Swimming Pool and Humewood Beach. The section of the promenade wall is in desperate need of a coat of paint. Perhaps … Continue reading In need of paint →

Beachfront lights

The lights along the Port Elizabeth beachfront as seen from Shark Rock Pier looking towards Humewood (left), Kings Beach (middle) and the harbour (the bright lights on the right).

Beachfront clouds

An interesting cloud formation seen from Pollock Beach For more great pics involving the sky, check out Skywatch