Entertainment & Activities
What to do...
Ster-Kinekor Theatres: Garden Route
Knysna RoadGreat way to relax, movies and popcorn!
Fresh strawberry picking, fun maze for older children, mini train rides for younger kids
117 locals recommend
Redberry Farm
Fresh strawberry picking, fun maze for older children, mini train rides for younger kids
George Arts Theatre
125 York StCosy little theatre with regular live performances
Incredibly scenic parkrun route, Saturdays 8am at the Botanical Gardens. Some run, some walk, some chat!
George parkrun
51 Caledon StIncredibly scenic parkrun route, Saturdays 8am at the Botanical Gardens. Some run, some walk, some chat!
Lovely Saturday morning outing, fresh produce and breakfasts, and often live music.
60 locals recommend
Outeniqua Family Market
N2Lovely Saturday morning outing, fresh produce and breakfasts, and often live music.
Outeniqua Power Vans
Mission StreetLovely outing for young and old.
Shopping
Where to find the goodies we need daily...
Garden Route Mall
Shopping, restaurants, movies etc
Shopping complex, literally just around the corner from Acorns Rest, within walking distance, my go-to store for regular groceries. In-store pharmacy. Complex includes Health and Living health shop, Chinno's coffee shop, Waltons stationery shop, Little Art shop etc
6 locals recommend
Checkers St Georges Square
Derde StreetShopping complex, literally just around the corner from Acorns Rest, within walking distance, my go-to store for regular groceries. In-store pharmacy. Complex includes Health and Living health shop, Chinno's coffee shop, Waltons stationery shop, Little Art shop etc
Large shopping store, includes a pharmacy and clothing section. Within walking distance from Acorns Rest, just around the corner.
14 locals recommend
Pick n Pay George
Knysna RoadLarge shopping store, includes a pharmacy and clothing section. Within walking distance from Acorns Rest, just around the corner.
Lovely restaurants and cafe's, large shopping stores including sports shop, interior decor shops, stationery store, golf shop etc
13 locals recommend
Eden Meander Lifestyle Centre
George EastLovely restaurants and cafe's, large shopping stores including sports shop, interior decor shops, stationery store, golf shop etc
Essentials
Checkers St Georges Square
Derde StreetOpen until 8pm on most days
Pick n Pay George
Knysna RoadComplex includes hairdresser and coffee shop
Arts & Culture
George Museum
9 Courtenay StFor the history-lovers
Interesting browsing and farmstyle breakfasts, only on Saturday mornings
60 locals recommend
Outeniqua Family Market
N2Interesting browsing and farmstyle breakfasts, only on Saturday mornings
Outeniqua Transport Museum
2 Mission RdIndoor outing for rainy days
Parks & Nature
Great for picnics and short walks, parkrun on Saturday mornings
29 locals recommend
Garden Route Botanical Gardens
49 Caledon StGreat for picnics and short walks, parkrun on Saturday mornings
Victoria Bay
Popular surfing spot
Herolds Bay
Lovely tidal pool for swimming and snorkelling
Sightseeing
Outeniqua Pass
Stunning viewpoints
Lovely drive with lovely views, but be aware of cyclists coming around the sharp bends.
35 locals recommend
Montagu Pass
Lovely drive with lovely views, but be aware of cyclists coming around the sharp bends.
Fantastic views, best navigated in dry, clear weather in vehicles with high ground clearance.
52 locals recommend
Swartberg Pass
Fantastic views, best navigated in dry, clear weather in vehicles with high ground clearance.
Outeniqua Power Vans
Mission StreetGreat family outing, for young and old.
Restaurants in our area
Not in the mood for cooking... No problem, you have lots of options!
Great for Italian.... love the pizzas! Lovely kids' play area upstairs too.
148 locals recommend
Garden Route Mall
Great for Italian.... love the pizzas! Lovely kids' play area upstairs too.
Less than 5 minutes' walk from Acorns Rest, at St George's Square, they offer affordable and tasty breakfast options in a coffee shop setting.
Cafe Chinno's
64 Knysna RdLess than 5 minutes' walk from Acorns Rest, at St George's Square, they offer affordable and tasty breakfast options in a coffee shop setting.
Only a few minutes' walk from Acorns Rest, at Pick 'n Pay shopping complex, a lovely option for breakfast. Love their fresh breads!
FOOD Co
Only a few minutes' walk from Acorns Rest, at Pick 'n Pay shopping complex, a lovely option for breakfast. Love their fresh breads!
Timber Wolf Spur Steak Ranch
Knysna RoadGreat family restaurant, kids love the vibe. I love their steaks!
Situated at the Garden Route Mall, great coffee shop with a variety of breakfast and lunch options too!
8 locals recommend
Mug & Bean
Knysna RoadSituated at the Garden Route Mall, great coffee shop with a variety of breakfast and lunch options too!
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian-friendly and Vegan options, as well as Gluten-free options. Cafe-setting at Eden Meander, opposite the Garden Route Mall.
Lauren's Eatery
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian-friendly and Vegan options, as well as Gluten-free options. Cafe-setting at Eden Meander, opposite the Garden Route Mall.
Variety of dishes, including Grill, Pizza, Mediterranean, Seafood and Italian. Good quality food.
24 locals recommend
La Capannina - George
122 York StVariety of dishes, including Grill, Pizza, Mediterranean, Seafood and Italian. Good quality food.
If you feel like a drive over the beautiful Kaaiman's Pass along the N2, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there from Acorns Rest. Fantastic view over the ocean, reserve your table to avoid disappointment during busy times.
88 locals recommend
Salinas Beach Restaurant
458 Zundorf LnIf you feel like a drive over the beautiful Kaaiman's Pass along the N2, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there from Acorns Rest. Fantastic view over the ocean, reserve your table to avoid disappointment during busy times.
The Hussar Grill George
Caledon StreetGreat Steakhouse/Grill. Good food.
Delightful seafood restaurant, situated at Eden Meander, opposite the Garden Route Mall. I love the sushi!
John Dory's George
Knysna RoadDelightful seafood restaurant, situated at Eden Meander, opposite the Garden Route Mall. I love the sushi!