Camps Bay

Overview

The Cape's Luxury Beach

Whilst taking a tour on the Red City Tour and Blue Mini Peninsula Tour, stop off at Cape Town’s most vibrant beachfront, Camps Bay. Located just behind Table Mountain, nestled beneath Lions Head and the majestic Twelve Apostles, and boasting a magnificent palm fringed sandy beach, Camps Bay is a luxurious village boasting with stunning scenery and buzzing with sunny activity.

› Take a swim at Camps Bay, one of Cape Town’s hottest holiday attractions
› Enjoy a picnic on the lawn in front of the beach with the family
› See huge ancient boulders and rock formations, all part of the Table Mountain chain.

Camps Bay has long been a favourite destination for overseas visitors to Cape Town. This cosmopolitan Cape beachfront, next to Clifton, is vibrant throughout the year especially in December, when it is summertime for the locals.

Camps Bay Beach is quite family friendly with ample space for games and sandcastle building for children while adults get to sunbathe on the deck chairs or cool off under the umbrellas, both of which can be rented at the beach. Keep in mind though, that if you wish to grab a good spot, you’ll need to arrive early.

Because it is one of Cape Town’s most beautiful and picturesque beaches Camps Bay Beach is a top location for film production companies doing commercials and photographic shoots so don’t be too surprised when seeing a film crew past you by.

Camps Bay Activities

› Enjoy the sun, sand and sea with a friendly sports activity
› Watch international sporting events take place
› Catch a summer tan as the sun stretches far and wide on Camps Bay

Camps Bay is well known for being a water sport venue. Surfers, usually seen on the northern part of the beach, can be seen riding their boards, clad in wetsuits against the cold water and jet skis are a regular sight jumping the waves. Out of water team activities like Frisbee and social beach volleyball can also be enjoyed on the long stretch of sand on the beach.

Beach sporting events are popular and regular international volleyball events are organised here.

If you enjoy swimming, Camps Bay hosts a rock pool, which is part swimming pool, part ocean rock pool and perfect for swimming.

However, you will need to take care when swimming off into the Camps Bay Beach due to its strong currents. Lifeguards are usually in attendance during the season and safe bathing areas are cordoned off with flags.

Camps Bay Shopping

› Find local treasures and African souvenirs from the pavement stalls of the local vendors
› Shop and eat inside the Promenade
› View hotels in the area for your holiday accommodation

The road behind the beach is lined with street side cafes, restaurants and a few small grocery stores making snacks and lunch easily at hand. Kiosks and vendors also operate from the beach.

Pop into the Promenade and enjoy everything from restaurants to up-market boutiques and beauty salons.

In and around the area you will also find numerous luxurious hotels available for your holiday accommodation.

Camps Bay beach is safe, clean and family friendly and everything that a holiday stop should be.