Ramsgate

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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