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On the Beach Hartenbos
4.7★ · 36 Google ratings · Mossel Bay, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 250 m away
Walk
60 m · under a minute
Length
5.3 km of shoreline
Sand
150 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am
Map of On the Beach Hartenbos
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1Parking250 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early for sunrise
Early morning visits offer a particularly striking sunrise experience valued by visitors.
Bring fishing gear
This is a popular local fishing spot with good conditions for anglers of various skill levels.
Go for safety and cleanliness
Visitors consistently report the beach is well-maintained, litter-free, and feels secure.
Plan for long walks
The beach is spacious and clean enough for hours of walking without crowding or debris.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
15.5°C · clear
Wind
29 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
1 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:49 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 34 Saldanha St, Hartenbos, Mossel Bay, 6520
🅿 Parking 250 m from the listing
🌊 Water 60 m away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at On the Beach Hartenbos?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at On the Beach Hartenbos?
60 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does On the Beach Hartenbos have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is On the Beach Hartenbos least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 8am and the busiest at Thu 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
