This is a developing coastal resort near East London, East Cape Province of South Africa. Family outings to Kidd's Beach can include a stop at the Village Art. It was named after Charles Kidd, who was mayor of nearby King William's Town in the 1860s. The resort is just 30 minutes away from East London, on the shores of the Indian Ocean. A stopover town between the Transkei and the Garden Route. This town main focus is provision of accommodation and restaurants otherwise basic services can only be accessed in East London. (May-15).