Camps Bay beach is long, soft and wide, edged with palm trees along the main road. It sits under the folds of Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, just fifteen minutes’ drive from the city centre on the way to Hout Bay. Unlike some of Cape Town’s other beaches, Camps Bay has easy access to shops and restaurants, just across the...
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With breath-taking, uninterrupted ocean views, the stunning Twelve Apostles as a backdrop and nature literally right on your doorstep, it’s easy to see just how fitting the...
Atlantic Gold Guest House is located in Camps Bay on the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town, Western Cape. Breathtaking sea views over the Atlantic Ocean, clean lines and elegant...
Bayview Penthouses offers classic self-catering accommodation in Camps Bay, Cape Town. Set high on the slopes of the famous Twelve Apostles mountain range with spectacular sea...
Hovering high above the Atlantic Ocean and flanked by the Table Mountain National Park and Twelve Apostles mountain range, the Twelve Apostles Hotel is a 5-Star boutique...
Place On The Bay in Camps Bay offers discerning guests a wide range of accommodation including studios, one- and two-bedroom suites and an exclusive Penthouse with an open-plan...
Recently opened by Ardi Hasenohrl, Sea Star Boutique Hotel offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Camps Bay beach, Lion’s Head and Table Mountain. Located a refined...
Fairways on the Bay is a stylish guesthouse with magnificent views of the Atlantic seaboard and majestic views of the ocean. The guesthouse has 8 luxury rooms, all en-suite,...
The Bay Hotel is a superbly designed space with a distinctive blend of sophisticated elegance and casual comfort.78 rooms and suites offer luxury in an unsurpassed setting and...
Atlantic House is located in Camps Bay on the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town and is a stylish contemporary boutique residence offering superb views, privacy and luxury combined...
Camps Bay Villa is a special combination of spectacular beach, Atlantic Ocean and mountain views, with privacy and exclusive use. Magnificently positioned in Camps Bay, Cape...
Situated within easy walking distance of Camps Bay beach and it’s trendy shops, restaurants and sidewalk cafes, 61 on Camps Bay is a bright, spacious guest house decorated as a...
Situated in Camps Bay, just a short walk from the beach, shops, restaurants and vibrant nightlife, this superb guest house enjoys stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the...
Beachside Villa and Penthouse is situated in Camps Bay on the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town and offers stunning views of the Twelve Apostle mountain range and the palm-lined...
Bayside Terrace, a colonial seaside villa set in Camps Bay on the Atlantic seaboard in Cape Town, is a stylish and well-appointed private apartment. Stunning mountain and...
Entabeni Guest House definitely lives up to its name (meaning “on the mountain”) being set upon the slopes of majestic Table Mountain. Overlooking scenic Camps Bay, it’s...
Enjoy panoramic views of Camps Bay, Lions Head, the Atlantic Ocean and spectacular sunsets from The Crystal's architecturally stunning apartments in one of the world’s most...
Described as a “sanctuary for the soul”, this boutique hotel is one of Camps Bay’s best kept secrets. Bordering Table Mountain National Park, within four acres of lush forest...
The Glen Apartments takes their name from the 35 acre Glen forest nature reserve that the apartments border on in Camps Bay. Located in a wooded area of Camps Bay, these...
Camps Bay beach is long, soft and wide, edged with palm trees along the main road. It sits under the folds of Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, just fifteen minutes’ drive from the city centre on the way to Hout Bay. Unlike some of Cape Town’s other beaches, Camps Bay has easy access to shops and restaurants, just across the road. These shiny chic restaurants are packed in summer with beautiful people, celebrities and young people out for a good time. Right next door is Glen Beach, where surfers go at all times of the day and in all weather. Behind the main strip, climbing up the hill, you’ll see huge mansions owned by both the local and international elite.
But there’s another side to the suburb. Because it’s an old, lived-in part of town, Camps Bay manages to be family friendly as well as trendy. The beach is clean and accessible for kids, the sea is usually gentle and there are some great rocks to explore. If you wander the back roads, moving further uphill, you find a quieter, more villagey atmosphere. You’ll come across some small historic houses, a lovely little fairy glen and of course, you’ll eventually walk right onto the mountain. From there you can clearly see the whole of Camps Bay, its curved white beach, and beyond.
In summer, Camps Bay is the ultimate fun busy place. In winter you have more breathing room but less of a scene. You can choose which is your thing, or, if you can get it right, come in spring or autumn when you get the perfect dose of good weather, good vibe and space. Whatever time you can be there, Camps Bay is a great choice for a base in Cape Town, as it is not only charming and social but a short drive away from Sea Point, the City Bowl and Waterfront.
Fabulous things to do around Camps Bay:
A little further afield you’ll find:
