Walk along the sandbank and look out for pansy shells

Lookout Beach is not just a place to relax – it’s also ideal for a quiet voyage of discovery. Walking along the wide beach to the mouth of the Keurbooms River you may be lucky enough to find the rare pansy shells. Often mistaken for shells, they are in fact the remains of a South African sand dollar species – flat, disc-shaped sea urchins with delicate, flower-like markings.

The finely textured sand along the water’s edge occasionally reveals these little coastal treasures. If you walk slowly, keep your eyes on the ground and take your time, you might just find one. It’s not about collecting them though – the pansy shells are part of the nature of this place and are best left where the sea has deposited them.

Alongside the search, Lookout Beach also offers plenty of space to linger: a wide, bright sandy beach with views of the lagoon, the open sea and the river. A place for small wonders, quiet hours and truly slowing down.