Even in summer the water temperatures in L deritz hardly ever excede 18 degrees. The rough coast of L deritz is hence not the right place for the swimming enthusiasts amongst the tourists, but it has quite a few other attractions. In the Eberlanz Mueum in Diaz Street the history of the town and of the diamond mining is presented nicely. On Shark Island the monument of Adolf L deritz is to be seen, and one has a stunning view of the town. The constantly busy harbour is also interesting.
Fishing boats come and leave, fish is unloaded and transported away.
If you're lucky, you find an agate splinter in the sand or one of the numerous sand roses which consists of crystallized gypsum. Very rewarding is a drive across the L deritz Peninsula, a nature conservation area with innumerable little bays and untouched beaches. The drive takes you around the lagoon, where flamingoes and many other birds are to be seen. In the L deritz Bay Cannery one can watch rock lobster being processed. You can try some for little money at one of the many excellent restaurants in town.