Fish Hoek BeachFish Hoek is a lovely safe and family friendly town situated between Kalk Bay and Glencairn.
Shopping and dining
Fish Hoek valley boasts three principle shopping nodes, namely, Longbeach Mall and Sunvalley mall in the west, the Fish Hoek Shopping District in the east, adjacent to the beach, and Valyland which lies between the two. There is an excellent selection of dining opportunities available within the Valley, Tea & Coffee shops, restaurants, snack bars, and take-away's provide a wide variety of choice which should satisfy everyones tastes.
Sport, Adventure and recreation
The Fish Hoek valley boasts a diverse array of societies, associations and sports clubs including the prestigeious Clovelly Country Club which offers golf, tennis and bowls. Hobie Cat rides and kayaking facilities are available on the beach. "Surfer's Corner" offers right hand breaks for surfers.
Ecotourism and Nature
Aside from the world class beach, Fish Hoek has excellent walks and is rich in fynbos flora. The walk to the top of Elsies peak to gain an unparalleled view of False Bay is highly recommended. Moonrise and sunrise on Fish Hoek beach is simply breathtaking. The perimeter of the bay offers excellent land-based whale watching opportunities, particularly in September and October, when whale sightings peak. To see these majestic, gentle creatures of the ocean form just a few meters away is truly awesome. One cannot help but be touched by the grace and playful nature of these leviathans. The Silvermine River Wetlands is the home of the endangered Leapard Toad which emerges annually in August to breed. This is also an excellent destination for Bird Watching, within excess of fifty species having been already spotted.
Health and Wellness
The valley is positioning itself as a world class healing destination offering a wide range of health and wellness facilities form the gentle relaxing waters of the Ocean to well appointed Gymnasiums and Spas with excellent accommodation and retreats with services ranging from acupuncture to yoga. Fish Hoek is the perfect place to relax, unwind and let the cares of modern living just slip away.
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