Camps Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by South African Tourism
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Camps Bay Beach showing a sandy beach as well as a couple
Photo provided by South African Tourism

Spend a day in Cape Town’s scenic beach suburb, featuring family-friendly swimming spots, stylish waterfront dining and mountain landscapes.

Camps Bay is a chic beach suburb just a short drive out of central Cape Town. Explore the bay’s stretch of white-sandy beaches or experience Camps Bay’s fantastic shopping and dining along the strip of craft markets, restaurants and bars. The scenic Twelve Apostles mountain range provides a stunning backdrop and features a network of hiking trails.

The swimming beach at Camps Bay is large and great for families. Relax on a beach chair under a sun umbrella, both of which can be rented from vendors on the beach. Lifeguards patrol the beach in the warmer months to ensure safety in the case of rip currents. Take a dip in the cool ocean or head to the tidal pool on the beach’s south end for a swim in the warm, family-friendly waters. Bring a picnic, grill your lunch on the barbeques and grab a sunny spot on the grassy area behind the beach.

A walking path connects the beach to the nearby Glen Beach, where surfers seek the bay’s biggest waves.

Parallel to the beach, find the palm-lined promenade of Victoria Road. Cafés, restaurants, pubs and cocktail bars are dotted along this strip. Take a seat on the outdoor terraces, order a cool drink and watch a famous Cape Town sunset. The boutique stores and street stalls on this street offer intriguing African craft items.

Experience the region’s scenery on a hike along the trails that lead into the Table Mountain National Park. The well-marked paths wind past beautiful lookouts featuring the Cape Town peninsula and the Twelve Apostles mountains. Take the path to Lion’s Head and book a paragliding trip back to Camps Bay or neighbouring Sea Point. Scuba diving tours delve into the fascinating shipwrecks on the coast nearby. Try the hair-raising experience of cage diving with great white sharks here.

Camps Bay is approximately 10-minutes’ drive from the centre of Cape Town. The beach is accessible with public bus and tourist bus networks. Street parking is available and free, but parking attendants usually expect a small tip.


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Our pick of the best Camps Bay Hotel Deals

Camps Bay Village

Camps Bay Village

3 out of 5
32 Camps Bay Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$99 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$99
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camps Bay Beach and Clifton ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (181 reviews)
"Quaint and charming great location"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Camps Bay Village
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel

South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
6 Link Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$581 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$581
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (262 reviews)
"Walking few steps from beach. Parking on site. Kitchen for hot breakfast"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Ocean View House

Ocean View House

4 out of 5
33 Victoria Road - Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$376 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$376
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (289 reviews)
"We didn’t use the kitchen but it was very well stocked. The view was spectacular and great dining options nearby. The staff was terrific."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Ocean View House
The Bay Hotel

The Bay Hotel

4.5 out of 5
69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$667 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$667
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (440 reviews)
"Beautiful location, great views, staff are friendly, definetly worth it and great value for money. Will definelty be back in the future."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

The Bay Hotel
Camps Bay Retreat

Camps Bay Retreat

4 out of 5
7 Chilworth Road Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$540 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$540
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
"The Main house is an amazing property, the 4 suites offer great views and well appointed furnishings. This is a unique place to stay, the photos don’t do it justice! The view is stunning and you can hear the waves crashing!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Camps Bay Retreat
POD Camps Bay

POD Camps Bay

5 out of 5
3 Argyle Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$704 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$704
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
"wonderfully friendly and caring staff. They made our stay both memorable and fun. They anticipated and took care of our needs above and beyond our expectations. Will definitely return. Great location too, the room are fun and very comfortable, the breakfast was great."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

POD Camps Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Camps Bay

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Bakoven

Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Bakoven
Clifton Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town

Clifton

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Clifton. You might want to make time for a stop at Clifton Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park.

Clifton
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Bantry Bay

Bantry Bay is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Sea Point Promenade and Table Mountain National Park while in the area.

Bantry Bay
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Gardens

The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.

Gardens
Lions Head

Tamboerskloof

Mountain views, gardens and bars highlight some of the noteworthy features of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Tamboerskloof
Cape Town which includes night scenes and a city

City Bowl

The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.

City Bowl


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