Every local business, one place.

Wooden doors, gates and furniture are hand carved to order at this Port Edward workshop, using traditional mallet and chisel techniques.

Scenic helicopter and fixed-wing flights and charters from Margate Airport, ranging from short coastal hops to longer trips towards the Wild Coast.

This Port Edward coffee estate grows and roasts its own beans, with tastings, an estate café and mountain bike trails.

All-inclusive resort near Scottburgh beach, with a pool, water sports, a spa and supervised kids' clubs for different age groups.

Beachside restaurant and bar in St Michael's on Sea serving seafood, sushi and burgers, with cocktails and ocean views from the deck.

Family-run Italian pizzeria on the banks of the Umtentweni River in Sea Park, with deck seating overlooking the lawn and water.

Wildlife conservation centre in Scottburgh with crocodile feeding demonstrations, an animal farm, a bird sanctuary and landscaped indigenous gardens.

Self-catering rooms with garden views, a short walk from Umzumbe beach and close to surfing, hiking and whale-watching spots.

Life-sized dinosaur displays line jungle pathways at this family attraction in Melville, Port Shepstone, with a fossil sand pit and jungle gym.

Padel courts at the Douglas Mitchell Sports Club in Uvongo, with an equipment shop and a lounge area for players and spectators.

Self-catering thatched chalets in Shelly Beach, close to St Michael's Beach, with a pool, braai area and secure parking.

Contemporary Zulu cooking and a full bar in Umtentweni, where a meal can start with traditional sorghum beer or amahewu.

Seafood restaurant and takeaway in Hibberdene serving fish and chips, prawns, mussels and calamari.

Riverside seafood restaurant on the Umzimkulu River at Port Shepstone's Spillers Waterfront, with a market-style deck and pizza counter.

North Indian curries and bunny chows at this Shelly Beach Indian restaurant, which also offers takeaway and local delivery.

Large shopping centre on Wartski Drive in Margate, with supermarkets, a pharmacy, fashion stores, banks and places to eat.

Handmade Italian-style gelato, bubble waffles and bubble tea at a family-run coffee shop in Sea Park, Port Shepstone.

Industrial supply and hire shop in Marburg stocking water and irrigation equipment, hand and power tools, plus on-site hydraulic servicing and repairs.

Ocean-view self-catering apartments at the northern end of Margate's Main Beach, with pools, a spa and direct beach access.

Game reserve above Oribi Gorge with self-drive game viewing, an 80-metre suspension bridge and zipline tours.

Weddings, conferences and self-catering stays hosted in coastal dune forest at Elysium, a short walk from the beach.

Views over Oribi Gorge from a historic lookout rock, with a coffee shop and bar and secluded chalets for overnight stays.

Activities for the whole family, restaurants and a farm stall at this roadside destination on the R61 near Munster.

Across the road from Margate Main Beach, this self-catering resort has pools, an adventure golf course and a kids' club for families.

Coffee is grown, roasted and brewed on site at this Munster farm, with a riverside café and stall selling beans and light meals.

Vintage cars, motorcycles and engines, some dating back to 1923, fill this private collection in Munster built up by one enthusiast.

Beachfront bed and breakfast in Oslo Beach with a mix of guest rooms and self-catering suites, a pool and direct access to the beach.

Coffee shop and casual eatery on Sunrise Boulevard in Shelly Beach, with breakfasts, smoothies, wraps, burgers and locally sourced coffee.

Clifftop hide near Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve overlooking a resident colony of Cape vultures, open to visitors by advance booking only.

Casual café in Pennington serving fresh, locally made food and cold drinks in a relaxed beachside setting.

All-inclusive beachfront hotel at Umzumbe with heated pools and water sports, and dolphins and whales to look out for offshore.

Run by the same family for four generations, this Southbroom agency handles coastal property sales and holiday rentals.

Nile crocodiles, a snake house and a restaurant with crocodile on the menu at this long-running reptile farm between Ramsgate and Southbroom.

South African paintings, ceramics and stone carvings fill this gallery between Ramsgate and Southbroom, alongside a cellar of estate wines.

Hand-stitched leather boots, sandals and bags made from full-grain hide at a forest workshop between Ramsgate and Southbroom.

Villas, a lagoon-front hotel and spa, and an 18-hole golf course make up this resort estate near Southbroom, set in 200 hectares of coastal conservancy.

Neighbouring restaurants at Umtentweni's Spar centre: Schooners for seafood platters and pub meals, Jaxx for all-day breakfasts, burgers and wood-fired pizzas.

Everyday shopping centre in Scottburgh with supermarkets, fashion stores, banks and casual family restaurants.

Studios, bungalows, cottages and houses for self-catering stays fifty metres from the beach at Mtwalume, all with sea views.

This country guesthouse near Glenmore Beach in Port Edward offers a pool, garden and spa treatments for guests.

Massage, facials and beauty treatments fill the menu at this Southbroom day spa, with pamper packages for a full day of relaxation.

A butcher shop and grill on Margate's beachfront, offering a choose-your-meat braai alongside a sit-down restaurant menu.

Conservation land, hiking and biking trails and sea-view homes make up this private eco-estate on the hills above Margate.

An 18-hole coastal course dating back to 1938, laid out alongside the Frederika Nature Reserve with sea views across its fairways.

Padel courts with sea views at Southbroom Golf Club, with coaching for beginners and regular players alike.

The pro shop at Southbroom Golf Club, stocked with golf equipment and accessories for players heading out onto the course.

Bed and breakfast resort at Elysium on the South Coast, with sea-facing rooms, a swimming pool and an on-site Halaal restaurant.

Local produce, food, drinks and handcrafted goods fill the stalls at this evening market on the Serenity Hills estate near Margate.

Thai cooking in Shelly Beach, served at indoor and outdoor tables or packed up as takeaway.

A self-catering beach house between Sea Park and Southport, with sea views from every room and a path straight down to the shore.

A non-profit network based in Port Shepstone, promoting recycling, organic food gardening and coastal conservation across the South Coast.

Globally inspired dining on the Serenity Hills estate near Margate, also hosting weddings, functions and community night markets.

Belgian-style waffles made fresh to order on Marine Drive in Ramsgate, using organic produce and poultry from the owners' own farm.

The original Tiago's, grilling chicken over an open flame in Port Edward since the business started here in 1996.

The Margate branch dishes up flame-grilled chicken and burgers from the Mayfair Complex on Marine Drive.

Open-flame grilled chicken and burgers at Tiago's in Shelly Beach, just off Marine Drive near the beachfront.

Flame-grilled chicken, burgers and chips to take away or have delivered, from the Tiago's branch in Port Shepstone.

Tyre and vehicle service centre on Marine Drive in Windsor-on-Sea, near Margate.

Pontoon cruises, jet skis and cable skiing run from this Port Edward operator on the Umtamvuna River.

Self-catering double-storey chalets on a forested hillside above the Indian Ocean at Umzumbe, with two pools and braai facilities.

Surf school and beachside lodging at Umzumbe, offering surf lessons and surf retreats.

Holiday houses and flats to rent through this Uvongo-based letting agency, covering the coast from Shelly Beach to Ramsgate.

Just across the Umtamvuna River from Port Edward, this beachfront resort combines a casino, water park, golf course and restaurants.

Frozen handmade lasagne, pizzas and calzones plus imported Italian groceries, from a family-run shop in Uvongo.

Garden restaurant at Umdlalo Lodge in Umtentweni, serving fresh seafood, sourdough pizzas and South Coast cooking with a full bar.

Protected reef off Umkomaas, a popular scuba site for ragged-tooth sharks, colourful reef life and the Nebo and Produce wreck dives.

Palm Beach butchery specialising in free-range game, from venison and eland to warthog and ostrich.

Sleep aboard a converted lifeboat moored on the Mtamvuna River near Port Edward, with kayaking, birdwatching and a river cruise included.

Pancake house on the Mac Banana estate in Munster, one of a handful of eateries dotted around the farm.

Self-catering holiday homes across Ramsgate, let and managed by a local agency, from cosy couples' cottages to large group houses.

Beachfront wellness retreat at Elysium offering sound baths, meditation journeys and guided retreat programmes for rest and reflection.

Themed escape rooms at the Wild Coast Sun resort near Port Edward, where teams solve puzzles against the clock in family-friendly games.

This walking trail crosses the Southbroom Conservancy's coastal bush, a good spot for birds and other wildlife.

Ramsgate's butterfly farm breeds its own South African species on site, showing the full life cycle from egg to wing.

Motorsport circuit at Oslo Beach near Port Shepstone, the only track in KwaZulu-Natal approved by Motorsport South Africa, with a drag strip and skid pad.

Tennis at the Douglas Mitchell sports grounds in Uvongo, a multi-sport club that also hosts rugby, squash and cricket.

Coastal forest reserve inland of Umkomaas, laced with trails good for spotting trogons and hornbills, plus picnic and braai sites by the dam.

Melville-based life coach guiding clients through one-on-one sessions, retreats and online courses built around mindful decision-making.

Views over macadamia orchards and rolling farmland from the covered deck of this country coffee shop at Oribi Gorge, on the same grounds as Wild 5 Adventures.

Fresh-baked sourdough, hearty breakfasts and good coffee at this café and deli inside The Earth Shed in Southbroom, next to a small local produce shop.

Deck cafe inside Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh, a stop for meals and drinks between the crocodile enclosures and gardens.

Fish and chips takeaway in Sea Park, between Southport and Umtentweni, with prawns, calamari and line fish caught by the owner.

Internationally inspired dishes with a South African touch, served at this Southbroom restaurant using fresh seasonal ingredients.

Bed and breakfast on the edge of Harding, surrounded by forest with wide views and birdlife around the garden and guest rooms.

Coastal forest reserve running beside Southbroom's golf course, best seen from the beach walk that skirts its edge.

Guided walking tour of Gamalakhe starting at Tin Town, taking in local food stalls and a hike along the Vungu and Mjika rivers.

Beach at Glenmore with natural rock pools for safe swimming and lifeguards on duty during the summer season.

Holiday letting and property management based in Ramsgate, with self-catering homes across the South Coast's beach towns sleeping two to twelve.

The oldest lighthouse on the KwaZulu-Natal coast, a red and white cast iron tower from 1905 that still warns ships off Aliwal Shoal near Clansthal.

Family-friendly beach at Hibberdene, lifeguarded and netted for safe swimming, with the Jolly Roger's slides and putt-putt on the sand.

Beachfront cafe at the Ramsgate Ski Boat Club, serving seafood with views straight out to sea.

Tropical-inspired breakfasts, burgers and cocktails at this laid-back café in Southbroom's Driftwood Centre, with indoor and outdoor seating.

Pine and indigenous forest near Harding and Weza, laced with 18 to 30 km of hiking and running trails past streams and waterfalls.

Guided kayak trips and rentals on the Umzimkulu River from Spillers Wharf in Port Shepstone, with single and double kayaks and stand up paddleboards.

Nine kilometres inland of Shelly Beach, a guided hike or drive crosses Ntantana Mountain to KwaNdwalane, with views of the 80 metre Nyandezulu Waterfall.

Guided hikes lead into caves with San rock art near KwaXolo, with a zipline and suspension bridges across the gorge.

Italian-inspired spa inside the Margate Sands resort, offering massages and wellness treatments indoors and beside the pool.

A large day spa on the banks of the San Lameer lagoon near Southbroom, with treatment rooms, an indoor pool and sauna.

Rock pools along this quiet beach in Leisure Bay make it a spot for swimming, snorkelling and fishing.

Beach and surf spot between Manaba and Margate, with a tidal pool off Lilliecrona Boulevard for calmer swimming.

Day spa at the Wild Coast Sun resort near Port Edward, with outdoor treatment stations overlooking the beach and pools.

Art museum in Margate, the largest of its kind in KwaZulu-Natal, showing local artists' work since 1994 with a corner set aside for school pupils.

Family beach in the heart of Margate, fronted by a large tidal pool for calmer, safer swimming.

Golf on an 18-hole course at the edge of Margate, with a clubhouse restaurant, bar, and facilities for snooker and bridge.

Fishing pier on Margate's main beachfront, a popular spot to cast a line or watch the waves.

Beach with a tidal pool at Marina Beach, next to the San Lameer estate on the South Coast.

Gamalakhe-based outdoor operator running cultural and rural hikes, camping trips and township experiences across the area.

This Ezemvelo reserve at the Mpenjati River mouth near Trafalgar has dune forest, wetland trails and red and grey duiker.

Picnic spots, parking and natural rock pools make this Munster beach popular in the summer season, with lifeguards on duty.

Rural adventure outfit at KwaQwabe near Umzumbe, running quad bike trails, paintball, camping and hikes up Ntanyeni Mountain.

Community heritage centre near Umzumbe, recounting Zulu history and the 1906 poll tax uprising through dance, stick fighting and craft demonstrations.

Self-catering lodges near Sezela and Pennington, including Ohlwini Garden Lodge with its pool and garden just off the N2 at the Sezela turnoff.

Provincial nature reserve around the Umzimkulwana gorge near Harding, with forest trails, cliff viewpoints and troops of samango monkeys.

Shopping centre on the R102 into Port Shepstone, anchored by a Pick n Pay, banks, takeaways and everyday retail stores.

Sheltered from the surf, this large natural tidal pool at Palm Beach still gives easy access to the open sea.

Community-run reserve in Pennington protecting coastal forest, bush and grassland between two rivers, with walking trails and a beachfront cafe.

Fossil beds on the beach near Mzamba and the Wild Coast Sun, with 80-million-year-old petrified tree trunks and marine fossils.

Wild-west themed dining in Ramsgate, with a saloon-style pub, a cowboy memorabilia museum next door and arcade games for the kids.

Main beach and surf spot in Port Edward, and the starting point for the Beach-to-Beach hiking trail.

Nine-hole golf course in Port Edward with double tees allowing a full 18-hole round, plus sea views from the fairways.

Laid out in 1912 between the Umzimkulu River and the sea, this course at Port Shepstone puts water hazards into play on the back nine.

Black and white cast iron lighthouse at the Umzimkulu River mouth, marking Port Shepstone since 1905 and a favourite lookout for whales offshore.

Beachfront museum in Port Shepstone, opened in 2018, tracing the harbour's history through shipwreck displays and maritime artefacts.

Offshore reef about 7.5 km out from Shelly Beach, a marine protected area and advanced dive site known for close shark encounters.

A tidal pool and grassy picnic area sit beside the lagoon at Ramsgate, popular with families for calm swimming.

Signposted 6 km coastal walk at Ramsgate past mangroves, tidal pools and dunes, good for spotting whales and the sardine run.

Raised public deck in Ramsgate for watching humpback whales as they migrate along the coast between May and November.

Small pocket of bare red sand and dunes near Port Edward, protecting rare coastal grassland and an archaeological site.

Walking trails wind through grassland and coastal forest at this riverside nature reserve near Margate, home to nyala, duiker and abundant birdlife.

Live music and pub fare a few kilometres inland from Ramsgate Beach, with sea views, garden seating and a seafood-leaning menu.

Monument on North Sand Bluff in Port Edward, marking the 1552 wreck of the Portuguese ship São João and its lost lives.

The main swimming beach in Scottburgh, with tidal pools for calmer bathing alongside a beach break that draws surfers.

Parkland golf course on a coastal forest estate in Pennington, with a hotel, spa and restaurant for a full stay.

Guided beach horse rides from Selsdon Park Estate near Trafalgar, suited to first-time riders and experienced equestrians alike.

Shark cage diving and snorkelling trips off Rocky Bay near Aliwal Shoal, watching sharks glide past from a floating steel cage or the boat.

Ski boat club and launch site at Shelly Beach, used by dive and fishing charters heading out to Protea Banks.

Shopping centre on Marine Drive in Shelly Beach, trading since 1985 as one of the South Coast's original malls, with a cinema and everyday shops.

Nature reserve inland of Uvongo with an arboretum of indigenous and exotic trees, walking trails and birdlife including turacos and trogons.

Indoor leagues for action cricket, netball, soccer and hockey at this Shelly Beach sports arena, with a bar for spectators and players.

Several tidal pools line this beach in Southbroom, including the child-friendly Granny's Pools, a favourite with families.

Opened in 1974 beside the golf course at Eyles Park, this Southbroom club has floodlit tennis courts and welcomes visitors for social tennis.

Large shopping mall off the N2 at Shelly Beach, with more than 70 stores, supermarkets and a food court of restaurants.

Beach at Southport with a gently sloping tidal pool, shark nets and a shaded picnic area behind the sand.

Swimming and surfing beach at St Michael's-on-Sea with tidal pools, one of the South Coast's pilot beaches.

Deep sea fishing charters from the Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club, trolling and bottom fishing for tuna, wahoo and musselcracker.

Ramsgate surf shop stocking major local and international surfwear brands, plus a range of boards, board rentals and repairs.

Beginner surf lessons in Margate, with boards and wetsuits supplied and ISA-certified instructors in the water with you.

Surf and beachwear shop at Mattison Square on the R61 in Port Edward, stocking well-known surf brands and beach accessories.

Shark-netted beach at the Ku-Boboyi River mouth in Leisure Bay, in front of the T.O. Strand resort, with seasonal lifeguards.

Sixty hectares of forest and grassland on Scottburgh's edge, with 12 km of self-guided trails and reliable birding by the Mpambanyoni River.

Contemporary fusion cooking from a regularly changing menu at this intimate restaurant within Honeywood in Sea Park.

Fresh produce, preserves and baked goods from this farm stall at River Valley Nature Reserve near Margate, alongside light meals and coffee.

Massages, facials and body treatments at this forest-set day spa within Honeywood Lodge in Sea Park, using natural, vegan-friendly products.

Family entertainment centre at the Wild Coast Sun with arcade games, ten-pin bowling and an indoor Skypark of rope obstacles.

A beach bar on the river at the Wild Coast Sun, with burgers, gourmet milkshakes and hand-crafted cocktails on a deck looking over the water. Kayaks, paddleboards, tubing, waterskiing and river cruises run from the same spot.

Dam-side dining in Munster, with generous home-style meals and live music at the attached Dam Pub.

Southbroom fashion boutique in The Earth Shed complex, stocking a selection of local and international clothing brands.

Munster's day spa at the Mac Banana centre, offering massages, facials, manicures and reflexology treatments.

Coffee roastery on a former sugar farm at Oribi Flats near Harding, run by the family who roasts and sells its own Arabica coffee.

Long-standing beach in Trafalgar, backed by the Trafalgar Marine Protected Area just offshore.

Inshore marine reserve off Trafalgar protecting ancient fossil beds and petrified trees exposed at low tide.

Italian cooking in Southbroom since 1992, with pastas, fresh fish and seafood served overlooking the Umkobi estuary.

Multi-purpose venue at Gamalakhe hosting sports matches, concerts, festivals and exhibitions for the wider South Coast.

Upmarket guest lodge near Umtentweni's main beach, with eight en-suite rooms, Zizi's restaurant and bar, and function space for weddings and conferences.

Historic course through coastal forest at Pennington, with sea views from most fairways, guided nature walks and whale sightings from Botha House.

Trust-managed forest estate beside the golf course at Pennington, with an extensive trail network and over 200 recorded bird species.

KwaZulu-Natal's third-oldest golf course, laid out above Umkomaas in 1913 through coastal forest with sea views.

Gorge reserve in Port Edward along the Umtamvuna River, with graded hiking and mountain bike trails and samango monkeys.

Riverside lodge at Banners Rest near Port Edward, with en-suite rooms and river activities including wakeboarding and tubing.

A tennis club in Umtentweni with six all-weather courts, three floodlit, a practice wall and coaching for all ages.

Community-built viewing deck at Umtentweni overlooking the sea, a seasonal lookout for migrating whales and dolphins.

Leisurely boat cruises on the Umzimkulu River from Spillers Wharf in Port Shepstone, passing birdlife including African fish eagles along the banks.

Beach at Umzumbe, between Hibberdene and Pumula, with lifeguards and shark nets for safe swimming, fishing and birdwatching.

At Uvongo, the Ivungu River drops as a 23 metre waterfall into a lagoon beside tidal pools and paddle boats for hire.

A non-profit tennis club on the Hibiscus Coast in Uvongo, with individually fenced courts open to members and visitors.

Ezemvelo-run reserve inland of Umzinto spanning grassland and forest, with zebra, reedbuck and over 300 recorded bird species.

Community-guided 8 km trail from the iKhwezi area near Weza, following forest paths to the Mkhoba Waterfall.

Adventure activities above Oribi Gorge, including a cliff swing, zipline, quad biking, abseiling and a suspension bridge walk.

An 18-hole, par 70 championship golf course at Wild Coast Sun, with fairways through coastal vegetation and ocean views from the clubhouse.

A water park at Wild Coast Sun with slides including the Aqualoop, Superbowl and Boomerango, plus a children's area and a Lazy River.