Other species of fish caught, is giant cob, steenbras, grunter and elf. The estuary offers also arguable the best light tackle angling in South Africa. In this area Southern Right Whales cows calve as it offers a safe haven for the newly borne calves against the elements and especially great white sharks. The Barry Church is named in honour of the Barry family who greatly influenced the history of the Whalecoast. Witsand offers the tourist ample accommodations to choose from ranging from camping to lodge.
Various shops offer goods for sale including fresh fish and all basic requirements.
Witsand is easily reached from the N2 by a well tarred road. The distance is 30 km. Various interesting features can be seen along this road, including ostrich farming, blue cranes, storks, yellow mongoose and rock rabbit. There is also a man-made salt pan on which flamingos may occasionally be seen.