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Camp's Bay Beach
4.5
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Just up Kloof Nek Road from the center of town is this thriving beach community. Plenty of trendy nightclubs, shops and cafes bring diners and shoppers, while tranquil seas and fine white sand draw sun worshippers and swimmers.
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The area
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Restaurants
414 within 5 kms
Bo-Vine Wine & Grill House
148
0.2 kmRR - RRR • Steakhouse • Grill • Wine Bar
Codfather Seafood & Sushi
4,470
0.2 kmRR - RRR • Mediterranean • Healthy • Gluten Free Options
Mantra Cafe
865
0.2 kmRR - RRR • International • Contemporary • Healthy
Tiger's Milk Camps Bay
472
0.2 kmRR - RRR • Bar • International • Gluten Free Options
PRIMI Camps Bay
444
0.3 kmRR - RRR • Italian • Pizza • International
Paranga
1,683
60 mRR - RRR • Seafood • International • Sushi
La Belle Bistro & Bakery
467
72 mRR - RRR • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Hard Rock Cafe
467
0.1 kmRR - RRR • American • Bar • Cafe
Zenzero
1,802
85 mRR - RRR • Seafood • International • Mediterranean
The 41
349
0.2 kmRR - RRR • Bar • Seafood • Contemporary
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Attractions
218 within 10 kms
Studio G
1
0.2 kmArt Galleries
The Launderers
1
0.2 kmDepartment Stores
Theatre on the Bay
93
0.3 kmTheatres
Premier Classe Train
272
0.3 kmScenic Railroads
Mountain View Horse Trails
12
0.3 kmHiking Trails
Albie Bailey ART Gallery and Clementina Ceramics
1
0.3 kmArt Galleries
Cosy Bay Beach
7
0.4 kmBeaches
Donald Greig Gallery & Bronze Foundry
4
0.4 kmArt Galleries
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
17,342
2.4 kmTrams
Glen Beach
3
0.4 kmBeaches
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  • Anne
    Oslo, Norway15 contributions
    A day in amazing scenery where mountains and sea embrace you!
    A day in paradise! White sandy beach, crystal clear ocean. You can rent sun bed if you like, not too expensive. Restaurants and cafes just with short walking distance. Make sure you do not bring alcohol to the beach as this could result in a fine. Alcohol on beach is prohibited. Other than that, enjoy your day in paradise.😀
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 January 2023
  • K W
    Chandler, Arizona6 contributions
    Definitely worth a visit
    Camps Bay Beach does not disappoint! It is so beautiful. My husband I spent the day there and fully enjoyed it. There are many street vendors selling their art but we did not find any of them to be pushy at all. There are many restaurants to choose from and the area felt safe for us as tourists.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 March 2023
  • Thecatsmum4
    Kettering, United Kingdom2,229 contributions
    Excellent beach
    Lovely bay, with sandy beach. Well worth spending a few hours here. You can get the hop on/off bus from Cape Town. Shops and eateries along the seafront and a few vendors selling items.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 22 April 2023
  • pandora m
    Singapore, Singapore234 contributions
    Beautiful even in winter
    Loved the beach and waves. Even though it was cold and in winter - we stayed a bit to wave watch. The area was very clean and there was a playground for the kids to play. The public toilets were also clean. There were a few people asking for money/food or asking you to buy things but generally felt safe walking around there.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 14 June 2023
  • Harry
    Bristol, United Kingdom37 contributions
    A stunning section of coastline with plenty of restaurants, bars and shops!
    I visited as part of a small group of friends in the late evening to eat at a restaurant and watch the sunset. The views were stunning, and it is simple one of my favourite places in Cape Town. Definitely go.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 23 August 2023
  • Katherine
    Manchester, United Kingdom273 contributions
    Beautiful!
    We saw this beach from the top of table mountain and it looked beautiful from there but on visiting it’s even more spectacular. Relaxed, beautiful sands and water and plenty of restaurants. All offering a relaxing summer chic vibe. Visiting here has been one of our best afternoons so far.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 November 2023
  • Gary F
    Croydon, United Kingdom341 contributions
    Busy beach with freezing cold water
    The beach looks very nice and picturesque but there are a few things I didn’t like about it. 1. There are a lot of beggars all along the beach and in the entrances and it’s quite off putting. 2. The sea is very rough even when there is little wind. 3. There is lots of seaweed and kelp and the sea looks dirty in parts. There is a nice swimming pool area that is good but again very busy and even that is cold. The sand is lovely and fine but the people begging and selling things will put me off coming here again.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 November 2023
  • rob n
    Hoofddorp, The Netherlands151 contributions
    Beautiful busy beach with enough bars and restaurants
    Nice wide sandy beach with cold and wild ocean. Lovely to stroll along the ocean or rent a bed/umbrella (as they say ) Busy in the afternoons and Sundays so like everywhere you have to be alert on your stuff. Nice boulevard type of restaurants etc Touristic for sure but hey, you are a tourist as well;)
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 November 2023
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rob n
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands151 contributions
Beautiful busy beach with enough bars and restaurants
Nov 2023 • Couples
Nice wide sandy beach with cold and wild ocean. Lovely to stroll along the ocean or rent a bed/umbrella (as they say ) Busy in the afternoons and Sundays so like everywhere you have to be alert on your stuff. Nice boulevard type of restaurants etc
Touristic for sure but hey, you are a tourist as well;)
Written 28 November 2023
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Gary F
Croydon, UK341 contributions
Busy beach with freezing cold water
Nov 2023 • Couples
The beach looks very nice and picturesque but there are a few things I didn’t like about it.

1. There are a lot of beggars all along the beach and in the entrances and it’s quite off putting.

2. The sea is very rough even when there is little wind.

3. There is lots of seaweed and kelp and the sea looks dirty in parts.

There is a nice swimming pool area that is good but again very busy and even that is cold.

The sand is lovely and fine but the people begging and selling things will put me off coming here again.
Written 26 November 2023
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Katherine
Manchester, UK273 contributions
Beautiful!
Nov 2023 • Couples
We saw this beach from the top of table mountain and it looked beautiful from there but on visiting it’s even more spectacular.
Relaxed, beautiful sands and water and plenty of restaurants. All offering a relaxing summer chic vibe.

Visiting here has been one of our best afternoons so far.
Written 8 November 2023
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Kevin D
Surrey, UK441 contributions
Clean beach, changing facilities. The sea is cold
Nov 2023 • Couples
Lovely beach. White sand, azure breakers. but the sea is cold. Wear sand shoes for the broken shells.
To the left is a man made sea water swimming area refilled each high Tide therefore heats up a few degrees higher than the sea.fresh but pleasant to swim in. ( toilet good for changing swim clothes next to the beach)
Written 3 November 2023
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QW Teo
Singapore, Singapore82 contributions
Vibrant beautiful beach
Aug 2023 • Couples
Beach was beautiful and vibrant. There were plenty of restaurants lining against the coast of the beach. There were some street peddlers there but were generally not as pushy as some other places.
Written 26 August 2023
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Harry
Bristol, UK37 contributions
A stunning section of coastline with plenty of restaurants, bars and shops!
Mar 2023 • Friends
I visited as part of a small group of friends in the late evening to eat at a restaurant and watch the sunset. The views were stunning, and it is simple one of my favourite places in Cape Town. Definitely go.
Written 23 August 2023
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pandora m
Singapore, Singapore234 contributions
Beautiful even in winter
Jun 2023 • Family
Loved the beach and waves. Even though it was cold and in winter - we stayed a bit to wave watch. The area was very clean and there was a playground for the kids to play. The public toilets were also clean. There were a few people asking for money/food or asking you to buy things but generally felt safe walking around there.
Written 14 June 2023
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nnkamb452116
Johannesburg, South Africa3 contributions
Amazing view
May 2023 • Couples
Amazing, you get lost in your thoughts as you walk alongside the beach and feel the sand on your feet
Written 4 June 2023
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Scott G
Washington DC, DC402 contributions
Convenient
Apr 2023 • Couples
Family friendly, clean and so close to cafes and shops. The beach is big and sandy. Parking is not necessarily plentiful, though.
Written 20 May 2023
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SyedA95
Karachi, Pakistan225 contributions
Beautiful scenic beach! 🏖️
Jun 2022 • Friends
Beautiful beach with mountain views in the background. A lovely walking street to compliment it with a choice of cafes and hotels.
Written 13 May 2023
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