And so Jeffreys Bay is an ideal place for those who like to surf. There are plenty of beaches and enough Billabong shops to outfit every surfer within a 100-mile radius. And while mid-year may be off-season for casual travelers (who tend to pour in around the Christmas holiday), serious boarders know it's the best time for catching big waves morning and night.
Even newbie surfers, first-timers and the cautiously curious can find their way in this laid back seaside town. Best of all, it turns out learning to surf won't even break the bank. Board rentals start at a mere R15 ($2) a day and surf lessons ring in at around R150 for two hours.
Our hostel, Ubuntu--which offered free internet, breakfast, coastal views and a surfer-themed bar complete with tunes, surf shop posters and tiki torches--even had a handful of wetsuits and boards outside that we could try on our own for free.
But while Jefferys Bay may hold top billing on any surfer's must-see life list, those who aren't eager to ride the waves should probably avoid this stop all together on their tour from coast to coast. During off-season the streets are dead, weekends are beat and few options exist for those who aren't wet and wild wave riders. The serious shopper may find a few places of interest, but only if ROXY and Billabong are the brands she prefers.
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