  The Dolphin Coast stretches north from Durban to the Tugela River mouth. Bottle-nose dolphins can be seen surfing the waves throughout the year. Some of the beaches and places of interest along the coast include Ballito, Salt Rock, Shaka's Rock and Sheffield Beach.
Ballito is a great centre for shopping and entertainment and is closest to Durban. Shaka's Rock is home to a lovely stretch of sandy beach and boasts a beautiful tidal pool flanked by picturesque rocky cliffs. Salt Rock is further north. Shaka's maidens used to go there to collect salt to trade with and to use in the king's household. Sheffield Beach has sheltered coves and superb rock pools to delight the snorkelling-enthusiast. There are also excellent fishing and diving spots at Sheffield’s northernmost beach, Christmas Bay. Where to Stay Sheffield BeachSheltered coves and rock pools for snork- elling enthusiasts. Christmas Bay, the most northern beach is a good fishing and diving spot. Sheffield Beach is close to Ballito, which is a great for shopping and entertainment. Shaka’s RockA lovely stretch of sandy beach with a beau- tiful tidal pool flanked by picturesque rocky cliffs. | 
