It has long stretches of white sandy beaches, mild weather and a river which is navigable for 15 km.

The weather is ideal for holiday making with moderate temperatures, and beautiful sunshine days.

Stilbaai is developing and expanding rapidly, but manages to maintain well-balanced commercial interests and to keep its natural environment intact. It has a number of nature reserves within its boundary.

Good quality accommodation is available at competitive prices. It is recommended, however, that early bookings be made for the December and Easter holiday seasons. All the necessary services such as medical and supply services which include three franchised grocery shops, many excellent restaurants and take-away food providers are present.

Stilbaai offers wonderful water-sport facilities including fishing, scuba-diving and lots more as well as other types of sport. It has a population of about 4000 permanent residents and also has two villages, Jongensfontein and Melkhoutfontein, within its boundary.

Jongensfontein, a coastal village, is 10 km away along the coast and offers a spectacular view on the ocean. Melkhoutfontein, about 7 km inland from Stilbaai, is a friendly community mainly consisting of the descendants of the original fishermen of this area and are today mainly involved in the fishing and building industries.

Activities
Although Stilbaai is a peaceful destination, it doesn't mean that there is not more than enough to keep old and young busy.

Enjoy the sun and the water of the endless beaches and river. Swimming is safe and all water sports can be enjoyed, with the exception of jet skis. Go snorkelling. The Goukou River is the only river in the area that is navigable for 15km. Excellent fishing from the beaches and rocks, as well as deep-sea fishing and river fishing.

Surfing conditions are recognised country-wide and are the best in the area. Play golf on a beautiful 9 hole course with a view stretching over the sea and a modern, spacious clubhouse. Tennis, bowls and squash are available. Cycling is very popular. Ride to Jongensfontein and back and then to Preekstoel and back. This is a 40km cycle all along the coast with spectacular views.

Hiking routes along the coast, next to the river and through the Nature Reserve are available and very popular. Five hiking trails of between 2 and 5 hours are available. Overnight route are presently being planned. Horse riding is available (only during season)

Climate
Stilbaai is blessed with a moderate climate and the fresh unpolluted air is due to a gentle breeze blowing from the placid ocean. This area receives rain almost equally in all four seasons with peaks in autumn and spring. Temperatures fluctuate between 20 °C and 28 ºC on average in summer and between 12 ºC and 20 ºC on average in winter. Rainfall averages 639,2 mm per annum.