What is the water and sand quality of the Camps Bay beach?

The Camps Bay beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Camps Bay beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Camps Bay beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Camps Bay beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.Camps Bay beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.So the overall recommendation of the Camps Bay beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Camps Bay beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Camps Bay beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Camps Bay beach?

Camps Bay beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Senior people</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Camps Bay beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Camps Bay beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.vida e caffè Camps Bay is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Camps Bay beach?

There are 4320 places to stay in the Camps Bay beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Camps Bay beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6083122&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Adventure Pad at The Bay Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2935976&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A SilverTide</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1828266&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Camps Bay Beach Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3951259&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Open Plan House Near Camps Bay Beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Camps Bay beach from parking?

The Camps Bay beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Camps Bay beach?

There are 4 attractions near Camps Bay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Route Of Bays located in 1.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Camps Bay beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Camps Bay beach is February. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Camps Bay beach (Western Cape) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

Photo of Camps Bay beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Camps Bay beach with blue pure water surface

Photo of Camps Bay beach with spacious bay

Photo of Camps Bay beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Camps Bay beach and the settlement

Camps Bay beach

Cape Town, South Africa

8.3

#10 out of 121 in Western Cape 8

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Cape Town • 4.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Camps Bay Beach Playground

110m

Playground Little Glen Playground

520m

Playground Gully Park

6.8km

Park Camps Bay Park

290m

Park Bali Beach Cape Town

480m

Park Camps Bay Nature Park

530m

Park The Glen

670m

Hiking Area Corridor Corner Hike start

1.3km

Hiking Area Kasteelspoort Hike Starting Point

1.3km

Hiking Area The Pipe Track Trail

1.6km

Hiking Area Lion's Head

1.8km

Park Kasteelspoort Hiking trail

1.8km

Cafe Cafe Del Mar

9 - Excellent 80m

Cafe vida e caffè Camps Bay

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant The 41

8.4 - Very good 90m

Restaurant Café Caprice

8.6 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant KAUAI Camps Bay

8.2 - Very good 90m

Cafe Mynt Cafe

8.2 - Very good 90m

Restaurant Mantra Cafe, Cape Town

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant Tiger's Milk Camps Bay

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant Paranga

8.4 - Very good 100m

Grocery Store Pick n Pay Camps Bay

130m

Market Mojo Market

3.3km

Supermarket Checkers Kloof Street

3.3km

Shopping Mall V&A Waterfront

5.9km

Market The Neighbourgoods Market

7.6km

Store Earthworx Garden World

8.7km

Tourist Attraction Route Of Bays

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Pipe Track Trail Run

9.6 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Scootours Cape Town

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Kloof Corner

1.9km

Museum Iziko South African Museum

4km

Museum Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

4.5km

Tourist Attraction The Cape Gallery

9.4 - Excellent 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Greenmarket Square

8.2 - Very good 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Cape Rainbow Tours

10 - Exceptional 5km

Aquarium Two Oceans Aquarium

5.7km

Stadium DHL Stadium

5.8km

Historical Landmark Groot Constantia Winemaking Plaque

9.4km

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About

Camps Bay beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 10th place out of 121 beaches in the Western Cape region 4.4 km away from its center, the city of Cape Town. It is one of the beaches of Cape Town settlement, just 4.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

2.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Cape Town • 4.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Camps Bay Beach Playground

110m

Playground Little Glen Playground

520m

Playground Gully Park

6.8km

Park Camps Bay Park

290m

Park Bali Beach Cape Town

480m

Park Camps Bay Nature Park

530m

Park The Glen

670m

Hiking Area Corridor Corner Hike start

1.3km

Hiking Area Kasteelspoort Hike Starting Point

1.3km

Hiking Area The Pipe Track Trail

1.6km

Hiking Area Lion's Head

1.8km

Park Kasteelspoort Hiking trail

1.8km

Cafe Cafe Del Mar

9 - Excellent 80m

Cafe vida e caffè Camps Bay

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant The 41

8.4 - Very good 90m

Restaurant Café Caprice

8.6 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant KAUAI Camps Bay

8.2 - Very good 90m

Cafe Mynt Cafe

8.2 - Very good 90m

Restaurant Mantra Cafe, Cape Town

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant Tiger's Milk Camps Bay

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant Paranga

8.4 - Very good 100m

Grocery Store Pick n Pay Camps Bay

130m

Market Mojo Market

3.3km

Supermarket Checkers Kloof Street

3.3km

Shopping Mall V&A Waterfront

5.9km

Market The Neighbourgoods Market

7.6km

Store Earthworx Garden World

8.7km

Tourist Attraction Route Of Bays

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Pipe Track Trail Run

9.6 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Scootours Cape Town

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Kloof Corner

1.9km

Museum Iziko South African Museum

4km

Museum Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

4.5km

Tourist Attraction The Cape Gallery

9.4 - Excellent 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Greenmarket Square

8.2 - Very good 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Cape Rainbow Tours

10 - Exceptional 5km

Aquarium Two Oceans Aquarium

5.7km

Stadium DHL Stadium

5.8km

Historical Landmark Groot Constantia Winemaking Plaque

9.4km

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Located at nearest locality

Cape Town • 4.5km from center

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7.2 Good

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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470m 6 min walk

Glen Beach

8.4 Very good

540m 7 min walk

Camps Bay Tidal pool

8.1 Very good

1.2km 15 min walk

Bakoven Beach

8.3 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Clifton beach

8.6 Excellent

4.9km

Oudekraal beach

7.4 Good

Popular beach 7.2km

Llandudno Beach Llandudno beach

8.4 Very good

9.2km

Sandy Bay beach

7.1 Good

10.8km

Hout Bay beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Cape Town • 4.4km

Main locality of province

Cape Town • 4.4km

Transport

Airport

CPT • 20.7km

Bus Station

Camps Bay • 140m

Train Station

RCJM - Blue Train: Cape Town Station • 5.6km

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8.3 Very good

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8.3 Very good

Zahara Mthembu

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Thankfully, we arrived at the beach early enough to secure a pleasant, shaded spot before the influx of weekend visitors. However, as the day progressed, the beach became increasingly crowded. I was taken aback by the amount of litter that had accumulated on the beach, although I assumed the cleaners had yet to tidy up. Despite the abundance of bins, it was disheartening to witness people carelessly leaving their trash behind. On a positive note, the restrooms were well-maintained and hygienic. Furthermore, it was reassuring to see the City of Cape Town's disaster management volunteers present with an ambulance to ensure our safety. The beach itself is stunning, boasting breathtaking mountain vistas and a secure tidal pool that is ideal for a fun family outing.

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Jared Mills

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is a serene and tranquil spot with a refreshing absence of pushy vendors. The water may be a tad chilly, but it's invigorating nonetheless. The standout feature of this beach has to be the convenient wash-down showers, a rarity among Cape Town's beaches.

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Aaron Farroway

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Perhaps the most frequented shoreline in Capetown, this beach is a true gem during the twilight hours. The vivid blue sky and vibrant hues of warm light create a truly magical atmosphere.

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Avery Thompson.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is truly lovely and immaculate, with pristine sands and clear waters. However, it's important to be mindful of the commercial aspects of the area, as there are paid options for umbrellas and chairs. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for refreshments and dining nearby, including a conveniently located Starbucks and a range of excellent restaurants.

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Kwame Radiant

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

During the holiday season, I visited a beach that was bustling with life and had a stunning atmosphere. Although the water was chilly, it was also refreshing, making it ideal for a dip. This beach was perfect for picnics and beach games, with plenty of space to spread out and have fun. Along the road, there were some excellent restaurants where you could grab a bite to eat. I highly recommend a visit to this beach, but be warned that parking can be difficult to find during peak season if you're driving your own vehicle.