Casa Adriana's Guidebook
Food scene
Bruces
6312 Harbour RoadGREAT coffee (and snacks) with an awesome view.
City/town information
The Hulett family moved to the bay in the mid-1950s and brought development with them. In 1978, the name “St Francis Bay” was publically decided upon. There is a heritage centre in Harbour Road that outlines the history of the town. While in the town, look out for roads that were named after Hulett family members, e.g. Nevil Road, Ann Avenue and Phillippa’s Place.
The Huletts wanted to keep the ‘fishing-village look’ for the area. The houses follow a specified architecture: white walls and grey thatched roofing (recently grey tiles have been accepted because of major damages caused by fires).
St Francis Bay and beach holiday are synonymous. The little town comes alive during the summer months and holidays. The peninsula is a popular summer getaway. The narrow beach is wonderful during low tides. It becomes deeper very gradually so you can still stand quite far out. However, the St Francis beaches are (and have been for years) severely eroding. There are stone revetments along the coastline to protect the roads and houses from the waves.
During high tides, the waves cover the entire beach. In the past, there has been significant damage to infrastructure from storm wave action.
Whether there is beach sand or not, we have seen bathers and surfers still enjoying the water – just watch yourself on the rocks though!
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Saint Francis Bay
The Hulett family moved to the bay in the mid-1950s and brought development with them. In 1978, the name “St Francis Bay” was publically decided upon. There is a heritage centre in Harbour Road that outlines the history of the town. While in the town, look out for roads that were named after Hulett family members, e.g. Nevil Road, Ann Avenue and Phillippa’s Place.
The Huletts wanted to keep the ‘fishing-village look’ for the area. The houses follow a specified architecture: white walls and grey thatched roofing (recently grey tiles have been accepted because of major damages caused by fires).
St Francis Bay and beach holiday are synonymous. The little town comes alive during the summer months and holidays. The peninsula is a popular summer getaway. The narrow beach is wonderful during low tides. It becomes deeper very gradually so you can still stand quite far out. However, the St Francis beaches are (and have been for years) severely eroding. There are stone revetments along the coastline to protect the roads and houses from the waves.
During high tides, the waves cover the entire beach. In the past, there has been significant damage to infrastructure from storm wave action.
Whether there is beach sand or not, we have seen bathers and surfers still enjoying the water – just watch yourself on the rocks though!
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
The lookout close to the harbour
If you travel towards the harbour, and you pass the harbours turn on the left, a few hundred meters down the road, you'll see a gap in the fynbos with large steps.
Park the car, get your camera ready and walk these stairs - they provide an amazing 360 degree view of the bay.
Great at sunrise and sunset.