Stilbaai is a charming seaside village along the Western Cape Garden Route, along the banks of the Goukou River estuary, where it meets the warm Indian Ocean on the Southern Cape coast of South Africa. The shallow bay and the clean sandy beaches make Stilbaai the perfect holiday destination. (There are 4 beaches with Blue Flag status during the December – January season). The estuary creates a large lagoon and the Goukou river is navigable upstream for fifteen kilometers. Every water-related activity is available. This includes swimming, surfing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kite surfing and angling. There are also walking trails and of course, just plain old sunbathing. Other sporting activities are also available. These include golf, tennis, bowls, jukskei, squash, cycling and mountain biking. Public services include medical facilities, two franchised grocery shops, restaurants, take-away food outlets, clothing shops, beauty salons, gift shops, hairdressers, and sports shops. The popularity of Stilbaai, is well established and continues to grow. but it remains a pollution-free, safe, and peaceful place to spend your holiday.