introduction
Nick Rouxi: Map of Jeffrey's Bay, 26 February 2007
Jeffreys Bay, also known as J-Bay, is a town located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, southwest of Port Elizabeth. The town is famous for surfing, white sand beaches and an abundance of sea shells. It became popular with surfers after the 1966 movie Endless Summer. Since then the town has grown considerably and is now a well know holiday destination
The municipal area includes adjacent Marina Martinique, Aston Bay, Paradise Beach and the valley of Kabeljousriver.
history
Alma-Tadema: Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa, Jet Ski Launch Area & Main Beach, 28 December 2006
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Jeffreys Bay was known as a hippie hangout, where the now-burgeoning surf community originated. Jeffreys Bay has grown from a sleepy little fishing town over the past few years and is one of the fastest expanding urban areas in the country.
travel
Nick Roux: Supertubes Jeffrey's Bay, Eastern CApe, South Africa, 25 August 2005
Jeffreys Bay is a popular tourist destination because of its surfing opportunities and the blue flag beach.
Just to the northeast of town on the Kabeljous River is the Kabeljous Nature Reserve.
It is a walk-about reserve, well known to anglers for a diverse number of fish. The Kabeljous estuary is one of the best preserved estuaries in the Eastern Cape. The lagoon is home to waterfowl, herons, and a variety of waders. Nearby, the Seekoei River Nature Reserve lies between Aston Bay and Paradise Beach. The reserve is rich in birdlife with over 120 species of birds.
where to stay
Moyamanzi: Moya Manzi Beach House, Paradise Beach, 26 April 2008
Jeffrey's Bay has all sorts of resorts available to travellers ranging from backpacking hostels, caravan and camping, bed & breakfast, self-catering and hotels.
You can expect to pay under R500 for a backpacking hostels and budget resorts for a double standard room and over R1000 for a luxurious hotel such as House Pinnaquin. Most guest houses fall within mid-range (R500-R1000) and are a reasonably close distance to the beach.