With a history dating back to 1488, the town offers excellent views across the azure blue Bay of Mussels to the magnificent OuteniquaMountains beyond. The Greater Mossel Bay area includes Friemersheim, GreatBrakRiver, Little Brak River, Hartenbos, DanaBay, Ruiterbos, Herbertsdale, Boggomsbaai and Vleesbaai to Gouritzmond.