Florida Road

One of the most recommended places to go in Durban has to be Florida Road. This area is renowned for all things happening and stylish, from restaurants to bars and shopping experiences, Florida Road, Durban has a heartbeat of its own and it pumps enthusiastically to the pounding of feet on her sidewalks. With so many places to see in Durban, it is difficult to narrow down the focus to encompass it all. Florida Road is a good place to start as it seems to have small chunks of everything. Whatever your mood or wherever you wish the day to take you, you are never short of things to do in Durban when you venture onto this famous stretch of tarmac.

Sip a cappuccino and watch the world go by at a quaint yet funky coffee shop; experience the true laid back Durban lifestyle as you stroll from one unique boutique shop to the next; savour the tastes of all dimensions of cooking in some of the most prominent restaurants in Durban; or sample a taste of entertainment in Durban at its very best. There is a little something for everyone on Florida Road, and you are bound to be completely captivated by the villagey charm of this eccentric and dynamic area. It is cosmopolitan at its most prominent: a little nook of fresh flavour, bursting with charm and a little bit of history and heritage thrown in for good measure.

In terms of the culinary delights of Florida Road, there are almost too many variations to tempt you with over 30 different restaurants each offering a signature taste experience. The diverse nature of this strip allows for the introduction of loads of pavement cafes offering deli type meals and elaborate coffees; Indian cuisine that Durban has become famous for; Asian fusion delights; Italian mastery and an extensive collection of many other delectable diversions. As the sun goes down, a substantial medley of these restaurants transform into pulsating havens of energy as Florida Road changes her guise to fit a vibrant and colourful nightlife, complete with nightclubs and bars that write themselves onto the list of the best entertainment in Durban.

Durban lifestyle has planted a seal of approval on the smooth consistency of daily life that is inherent in Florida Road. It captures the spirit and very essence of a social and enlivened African paradise and pours it out onto pavements everyday for everyone to enjoy.