Camps Bay Beach, Cape Town | Top 100 Bikini Destinations
CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE / SOUTH AFRICA
A day at
Camps Bay Beach.
Start on the sand beneath the Twelve Apostles, then cross Victoria Road for lunch by the ocean.
Plan your beach day ↘TOP 100 BIKINI DESTINATIONS / WESTERN CAPE
Start on
the Atlantic side.
Camps Bay Beach is a stretch of white sand on Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard, backed by the Twelve Apostles.
Walk the beach before settling in for the day. If the surf is rough, stay on shore and spend more time along Victoria Road.
ON THE WORLD MAP
South Africa’s Atlantic coast.
Camps Bay Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape
01 / GETTING THERE
Start in Cape Town.
Victoria Road
Camps Bay’s beachfront strip beside Victoria Road
Photo: South African Tourism · CC BY 2.0 · Display cropGet around Camps Bay
Walk Victoria Road between the beach and restaurants. Street parking is limited, so give yourself time to find a space.
On the beach
The city lists toilets, a tidal pool, summer lifeguards, and partial disability access. Ask about the route from your drop-off point to the sand. Beach status ↗
02 / THE BEACH
A day at Camps Bay Beach.
Start on the sand
Sand and water at Camps Bay Beach
Photo: HelenOnline · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop01 / ARRIVE
Start on Victoria Road
Check the flags and lifeguard position before choosing where to sit.
02 / WATER
Look at the tidal pool
Check conditions and ask the lifeguards before entering the pool or the sea.
03 / LUNCH
Cross for a meal
Victoria Road has cafés and restaurants across from the beach.
04 / EVENING
Stay for the light
Watch the sun drop over the Atlantic from the promenade or a terrace.
Start on the beach in the morning and walk the waterfront before lunch. If wind or rain moves in, take the afternoon indoors at the V&A Waterfront and come back to the coast when conditions improve.
NEARBY BEACHES
Four more stops along the coast.
Glen and Clifton lie north of Camps Bay. Llandudno and Hout Bay lie farther south. Distances are straight-line estimates.
Glen Beach
A small sandy cove just north of Camps Bay, beside a rocky outcrop.
- Best for
- Watching the surf from shore
- Facilities
- Check on-site signs for available facilities and lifeguard coverage.
- Good to know
- Keep clear of waves breaking against the rocks.
Clifton Fourth Beach
A sandy cove at the foot of the Clifton steps.
- Best for
- Time on the sand below Clifton
- Facilities
- The city lists toilets, parking and seasonal lifeguards.
- Good to know
- Check the stairs and flags before making the descent.
Llandudno Beach
A residential cove framed by granite boulders.
- Best for
- A walk on the sand when conditions allow
- Facilities
- Check the City listing for toilets and seasonal lifeguards. Parking is limited.
- Good to know
- Ask lifeguards about surf and currents.
Hout Bay Beach
A long sandy shore in a bay with mountains behind it.
- Best for
- A walk before lunch in Hout Bay
- Facilities
- The city lists parking and nearby places to eat.
- Good to know
- Check the flags, water quality and on-duty lifeguards before entering the water.
Distances are straight-line from Camps Bay Beach. Facilities change by season, so check on the day.
03 / MUST-SEE PLACES
Three ways to see Cape Town.
01 / TABLE MOUNTAIN
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Ride up for a view of the city and Atlantic coast. Check the operator’s status before heading to the lower station, since weather can stop service.
Cableway visitor information ↗02 / WATERFRONT
V&A Waterfront
Walk the harbor and spend time indoors if the weather turns. Use the visitor guide to plan your arrival.
Waterfront visitor information ↗03 / GREEN POINT
Green Point Park
Walk the park’s paths and look for the biodiversity garden. It makes an easy stop on a day away from the beach.
City park information ↗EXPLORE THE AREA
Camps Bay Beach and the Atlantic seaboard.
Start at the beach pin and trace Victoria Road north toward Clifton or south toward Bakoven.
Open the interactive map ↗BEYOND THE BEACH
From the mountain to the waterfront.
Look for the coastline from above, then come back down to the streets and harbor.
Table Mountain
Camps Bay and the coastline from Table Mountain
Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop
V&A Waterfront
Table Mountain from the V&A Waterfront
Photo: Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop
Lion’s Head
Lion’s Head above Camps Bay High School
Photo: PRETENDER · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Display crop
Atlantic seaboard
View of Camps Bay from Table Mountain
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop04 / THREE HOTELS
Find your base.
CAMPS BAY BEACHFRONT
The Bay Hotel
Choose it if you want a beachfront hotel with pools and dining on site.
The Bay Hotel official site ↗CAMPS BAY
South Beach Camps Bay
Choose this boutique property if you want an apartment-style base near the beach.
South Beach Camps Bay official site ↗CAMPS BAY
POD Camps Bay
Choose it for a smaller hotel close to the beach. Ask the property which room types fit your group.
POD Camps Bay official site ↗
WHEN TO GO
Choose the day you want.
Summer is the city’s lifeguard season. Check the current duty schedule and beach notices before choosing a day. Climate normals ↗
05 / FOOD, LANGUAGE & LOCAL LIFE
From sand to table.
Bobotie
A serving of South African bobotie
Photo: Olga Ernst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display cropWhat to order
Try bobotie, a spiced baked mince dish, or look for grilled fish on the coastal menus.
Local habits
Cover up when you leave the beach for restaurants and ask before photographing people.
A LITTLE AFRIKAANS
Useful on the beach and in town.
- Goeiemôre.
- Good morning.
- Waar is die strand?
- Where is the beach?
- Dankie.
- Thank you.
- Die rekening, asseblief.
- The bill, please.
THREE RESTAURANTS
Where to eat.
THE DRIVE
Codfather Seafood & Sushi
Choose it for seafood and sushi a short walk from the beachfront. Check the restaurant’s booking page before you go.
Codfather official site ↗VICTORIA ROAD
Mantra Café
Go upstairs for a meal overlooking the Atlantic. Check the restaurant’s menu and reservation options.
Mantra Café official site ↗THE PROMENADE
Paranga
Book a beachfront table for seafood or sushi, and ask for a terrace seat if the weather suits.
Paranga official site ↗CAMPS BAY AFTER DARK
Three bars.
Café Caprice
Stop for a drink across from the beach if you want a lively room. Café Caprice ↗
Chinchilla
Choose the rooftop for an Atlantic sunset. Book from the operator’s own site. Chinchilla ↗
Caamil’s Bar
Try the hotel’s bar for a drink beside the beachfront. The Bay Hotel ↗
Base the evening on Victoria Road. Arrange your ride back before settling in, especially if you’re staying across the city.
CAPE TOWN EVENT CALENDAR & MONEY
Plan around the celebrations.
Cape Town Cycle Tour
The last edition ran on March 8, 2026. Check the organizer for the next race and look up road closures before driving along the coast.
Cape Town Cycle Tour official site ↗Cape Town International Jazz Festival
The last confirmed edition was March 27–28, 2026 at the CTICC. Check the festival site for the next edition and ticket details.
Cape Town International Jazz Festival ↗Currency / South African rand
The South African rand is shown as ZAR or R. Carry a little cash for small purchases, check card acceptance, and use a bank ATM if you need cash.
Cape Town Tourism ↗06 / WHAT TO WEAR
Pack for sand, wind and town.
CAMPS BAY / THE DAY KIT
Swim.
Walk.
Stay out.
On the sand
Wear the Camps Bay Picnic bikini with a hat and a light layer for the breeze.
On the promenade
Bring shoes for pavement and a layer for when the wind picks up.
In town
Bring a cover-up for meals and the ride back.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Good to know.
Which airport should I use?
Use Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Arrange a road transfer or check public transport before you land.
Is it good for swimming?
The Atlantic can be cold and rough. Ask the lifeguards about conditions and swim only in the flagged area when they are on duty.
Is the beach step-free?
The city lists partial disability access. Check the route from your drop-off point to the sand for your specific needs.
Can I find parking by the beach?
Parking is limited. Allow extra time or plan to arrive by taxi or bus.
What if the beach is too windy?
Take lunch on Victoria Road or head to the V&A Waterfront for an indoor stop.
FOG & FOUNDRY / SWIM
Cobalt daisies and fine stripes.
A cobalt triangle top with ivory daisies pairs with striped tie-side bottoms.
Explore the Camps Bay Picnic bikini ↗
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