Hermanus is a coastal town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The town was originally named Hermanuspietersfontein after the man who discovered the area, a teacher named Hermanus Pieters. The first hotel in Hermanus was built in 1904, and the town quickly became known as a vacation destination for city dwellers. However, it was the discovery of the southern right whale in the waters off Hermanus in the early 20th century that really made the town famous. Today, Hermanus is a bustling tourist town that attracts visitors from all over the world to see these majestic animals.