Working Remotely by the Sea : A Digital Nomad’s Guide to Bettys Bay & Hermanus

Written By Garth Bradley

For Digital Nomads seeking balance, few things rival the rhythm of working remotely by the sea. The Western Cape offers a rare opportunity to combine productivity with nature, and a split stay between Bettys Bay and Hermanus creates the ideal slow-travel experience.

Spending at least 4 weeks in Betty’s Bay, followed by 4 - 6 weeks in Hermanus, allows remote workers to settle into each destination, build routine, and truly experience coastal living - not just pass through it.

Why Digital Nomads are choosing longer stays

Longer stays mean:

  • Fewer travel days, more productive work days

  • Time to establish a routine

  • Deep er connection to place and community

  • Better value and comfort thanks short hotel stays

Betty’s Bay and Hermanus complement each other perfectly - one wild and restorative, the other vibrant and social.

Part 1 : Four weeks in Bettys Bay - Nature, Focus and Reset

Betty’s Bay is ideal for deep focus, creative work and reconnection with nature. Life slows down here creating space to work without destraction.

Outdoor activities and hikes :

  • Harold Porter Botanical Gardens - gentle walks, waterfalls, fynbos and forest trails.

  • Leopards Kloof trail - a more challenging hike with rewarding views. walk is our favorite.

  • Stoney Point Penguin Colony - early morning walks alongside African Penguins.

  • Silversands Beach - long beach walks, sunrise, swims, quiet reflection

  • Palmiet river and estuary - peaveful spots for reading or post work unwinding

Lifestyle Rhythm

Mornings often begin with coffee overlooking the Ocean, followed by focused work hours. Afternoons are perfect for walks, swims, hikes with evenings spent cooking, reading, or simply listening to the night sounds and watching the night skies.

Part 2 : Four to six weeks in Hermanus - Energy, Culture, Community

After a month of quiet immersion in nature, Hermanus offers a gentle shift, still coastal and clam but with more social enegery and variety. Outdoor and active living :

  • Hermanus Cliff path - daily walks with Ocean and Whale sightings, seasonal.

  • Fernkloof Nature reserve - extensive hiking trails with panoramic view.

  • Voeelklip & Grotto Beach - swimming, sunrises and sunset.

  • Kyaking and coastal activities - ideal for

Garth Bradley