[2][3] Shelly Beach is situated between the Zotsha Creek to the north, the Mhlangeni River to the south and the R61 freeway to the west.

Its neighbouring areas are Oslo Beach to the north and St Michael’s-on-Sea and Uvongo to the south.

Shelly Beach boasts numerous popular diving and snorkelling sites, where the most spectacular varieties of tropical fish, sharks, corals as well as mystical underwater caves can be discovered.

Owned by Shelly Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd, it is a private hospital operating 24-hour emergency services.

[12] Shelly Beach straddles along the R620 (Marine Drive) connecting Port Shepstone to the north with Uvongo to the south.