Camps Bay
Description
The upmarket suburb of Camps Bay in Cape Town is a popular tourist attraction among locals and international visitors alike. In summer, hordes of people are attracted to Camps Bay, seeking the sandy palm-lined beaches, trendy cafes, restaurants, and night clubs in the area. Other attractions include walking and hiking trails, paragliding, and leisure activities. Browse our range of trendy Camps Bay accommodation.
Camps Bay’s prime attraction is its Blue Flag beach, lined by rustling palm trees, and dotted with bronzed bodies playing Frisbee, beach volleyball, or relaxing with a picnic on the adjacent lawns. Camps Bay Beach boasts fantastic views of Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles, as well as the turquoise Atlantic Ocean, scattered with prestigious yachts. Although the water is cold, the calm conditions make for great swimming. At the southern end of the beach, you will find a tidal pool for little ones to splash in, while the northern end is great for surfing. Umbrellas and sun loungers are available for rent and lifeguards are on duty in Camps Bay during season.
The adjacent Camps Bay beach road is lined by fashionable cafes, restaurants, and clubs where all of Cape Town’s finest can be spotted nursing a cooling cocktail in summer. The Table Mountain Cableway is only minutes away from Camps Bay, as is the city centre which features the famous V&A Waterfront. For the more adventurous, Camps Bay boasts an array of walking and hiking trails up Table Mountain along the Camps Bay Pipe Track, and up Lion’s Head. Cape Town Tandem Paragliding provides the chance to experience the suburb from an exclusive vantage point. Those looking for leisure will find a great attraction in the Camps Bay Retreat Skin & Body Centre, or one of the many spas and yoga centres in the area. Those looking for a fun-filled night should visit Theatre on the Bay which offers a variety of entertaining shows for all tastes.
Make the most of your stay by booking one of our stylish accommodations available in Camps Bay.