Summerstrand

Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), South Africa

Home to Something Good Roadhouse on Marine Drive, a must-visit for relaxed brunch or a great burger by the beach.

Places in Summerstrand

Something Good Roadhouse A must-visit for a relaxed brunch, family outing, or great burger by the beach on Marine Drive.
Summerstrand beachfront cafes Casual cafes along Marine Drive near Something Good Roadhouse.

Best time to visit: November to March (summer) offers the warmest weather for beach and water sports, though dolphin and whale spotting occurs almost year-round.
Getting around: Summerstrand and the Boardwalk beachfront area anchor the city's main hotels and dining, with Cape Recife Nature Reserve a short distance away and the Eastern Cape's safari reserves reachable as day trips or longer excursions.
Currency: South African Rand (R)
Language: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and isiXhosa are all widely spoken.
Timezone: SAST (UTC+2)
Current trends: Gqeberha's hospitality scene continues to lean on its Nelson Mandela Bay setting, with the Boardwalk Hotel's leading luxury and entertainment complex anchoring the beachfront, while the city's role as the gateway to the Eastern Cape's Big Five safari country and its near-year-round dolphin and whale spotting keep it a dual beach-and-safari destination.

Boardwalk beachfront district — Home to the Boardwalk Hotel, a leading luxury hotel and entertainment destination in the Eastern Cape.
Cape Recife Nature Reserve district — Home to Cape Recife Lighthouse Villa, a landmark building within the nature reserve.