The Southern Right Whales (May to November / December) is a major attraction to many visitors, who come to Sebastian Bay especially to watch them.

The Pont at Malgas is the last hand operated pont in Southern Africa used for vehicle and cattle crossing across the Breede River.

Moodies Well was carved by hand by Scotsman to store fresh water in, when fishing and camping. A 4 km walk along the beach at low tide will take you there.

The Barry Memorial Church (a National Monument) was built by Thomas Barry in 1859. It is still in use today for church services, weddings and tourists.

De Hoop Nature and Marine Reserve is a popular destination for people and whales alike. The reserve hosts 3 000 ha of unspoilt Cape fynbos and a marine protected area which is home to an abundance of marine organisms. De Hoop is home to the endangered and rare Cape mountain zebras and Cape vultures, the bontebok, the De Hoop vlei and the best whale watching between July and November. De Hoop's rich diversity of wildlife, plants and culture makes it a unique experience to visitors.

De Mond Nature Reserve lies at the mouth of the Heuningnes River. The 954 ha reserve is managed as a satellite of the De Hoop Nature Reserve. It supports several species of small animals and has a rich and varied birdlife, making it ideal for birdwatching. The reserve is particularly important for the protection of breeding colonies of the threatened Damara and Caspian terns (South Africa's most endangered coastal bird) and the rare African black oystercatcher, (South Africa's second most threatened coastal bird).