History of Jacobs Bay
- Province: Western Cape
- West coast
- Coordinates:32°58′0″S 17°53′25″E
- Area: 3.43 km2
- Municipality: Saldanha Bay
Jacobsbaai is a small town that was founded on farmland originally registered as 109 Jacobsbaai. It was named after the Frenchman Jacques Titius. He was a colonial trader on the West Coast.
It is a quiet settlement where the sand roads keep motorists driving slowly in town. The town has just 2 kilometers of coastline which incorporates 5 bays. Jacobsbaai is often referred to as Namaqualand by the sea
Jacobs Bay began to develop more significantly in the late 20th century when it became a sought-after location for holiday homes and tourism. The village’s unspoiled natural beauty and traditional West Coast architecture attracted visitors looking for a tranquil escape from the bustle of urban life. Today, Jacobs Bay is known for its white-washed cottages with thatched roofs, scenic views, and a slower pace of life.
The postal code for Jacobs Bay is 7379
Things to see and do in Jacobsbaai
- Five Bay Trail, between Paternoster and Jacobsbaai:
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Useful Numbers
- Police: Saldanha 022 714 8333
- Municipality-022 714 8000/ 022 701 7000
- Traffic department:022 701 6900
- Fire: West coast 022 433 8700
- Water:022 714 8000
- Electricity:022 714 8000
- Ambulance:10177 022 714 4590
- Post office; Saldanha 022 714 1109
- Library:022 707 5030
- Closest hospital; west coast 022 719 1030
- Pharmacy;Saldanha 022 714 2201
- SPCA:west coast 022 289 0998