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Brenton on Sea

C.R. Swart Rd, Knysna 6570, South Africa
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Ranked #8 of 28 attractions in Knysna
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Galway, Ireland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We just went to the beach one day and it was so lovely, not a lot of people around which was nice. Really worth the trip.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

a good view of the big waves .toilets a bit stinky when were there,on the way down to the beach.maybe not high season to be cleaned regularly ?

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

You can walk the sandy beach from Brenton on Sea to Buffels Bay. In season parking is a problem near the beach. You also have to walk a way down the hill to the beach. In summer be sure you wear sandals when you walk down to the beach, because the sand can get very hot!

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london
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Great beach but nothing else there to do, but lovely to see.

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Dormagen
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

It's not as if there are shops, but it's a nice drive through a lovely neighborhood, and just dreaming one might live in one of those really amazing houses overlooking the bay is worth the visit. Do the backroads up the hill, even if the neighborhood watch thinks you're cruising or stalking somebody.

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Derbyshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We liked the little restaurant just a little up the road which has managed to stay there without any commercial 'add-ons' for years. Convenient for that mid afternoon drink. Watch out for the under-tow.

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Rockville Centre, New York
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Wow!!! Drive here is easy. Great houses to see along the way. Go to various viewpoints up high and then walk the beach

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Pune
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The beach stretch is longer than all the ones i visited on the garden route. The views are enjoyable but not stunning. Climb the big rock on the left corner of the beach for stunning views.

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reno
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Great host, Derrick. Good location and very nice breakfast. Kind helpful people.

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Knysna, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

waited a one hour to have 4 hamburgers been served.they were busy so we decided not to go for pizza.the lettuce ad slice tomato and patty was dry and not tastefull.

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