The Town was established in 1875, initially as a Dutch Reformed Church congregation to serve the surrounding Communities because the closest Church, was in Hopefield. The Town's original name was "Twisfontein", which from Afrikaans can be translated as "dispute fountain". This name came about when two competing Farmers fought over the only available freshwater Spring, in the Area. The Town was renamed as they were discussing the matter of the Freshwater Spring and were trying to come to an agreement.

Zoute River Cottage, is a West Coast, Country retreat for writers, artists and dreamers. The studio Cottage is the perfect location for a creative escape, whether you’re a freelancer: Painter; Photographer; Lecturer in the City; or simply a couple who’d like to get away for a few Days. The Cottage has a desk and an easel can be provided upon prior arrangement. There’s also a small private garden under the Mimosa trees, with outdoor tables, chairs and braai facilities. The living Area is tastefully furnished for a restful experience. Fresh linen and blankets are provided for the double bed.

The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve is situated in the coastal zone, North of Cape Town. Located in the Cape Floristic Kingdom, this Biosphere Reserve is known for its mosaic of diverse ecosystems and Habitats which include Marine, Beach and frontal dune Environments, Pans, Wetlands and rocky Outcrops. Many plant communities have adapted to the harsh environmental conditions (e.g. Elytropappus Rhinocerotis shrub lands, sand plain Fynbos with Phylica Cephalantha or dune thicket with Euclea Racemosa).

Herold’s Bay has held an allure for Holiday makers since time of old. Sketches and photographs in the George Museum tell of ox wagons filled with tents, goods and servants, camping out on the Beach itself. Today the Bay is no less of an attraction and surfing, fishing and swimming, sheltered from the South Easterlies that can blow on the Coast, make this a favorite destination! Only 15 kilometers from George, the bay literally nestles in a sheltered Rocky Cove with a wide stretch of Beach and inviting waters.