Tanielle’s Guide to CAMPS BAY
Best Beach Spots
Camps Bay Beach is considered a Blue Flag beach and offers the best photo opportunities, sun tanning, bathing, and picnic options.
394 locals recommend
Camps Bay Beach
Camps Bay Beach is considered a Blue Flag beach and offers the best photo opportunities, sun tanning, bathing, and picnic options.
City/town information
Famous for its wines and eateries, if you have time, do head out for the day!
317 locals recommend
Franschhoek
Famous for its wines and eateries, if you have time, do head out for the day!
Welcome to Cape Town, the mother city of South Africa. There is way too much to do in one visit, so we hope to see you again. Just being here is already a bucket list item ticked. :)
171 locals recommend
Cape Town
Welcome to Cape Town, the mother city of South Africa. There is way too much to do in one visit, so we hope to see you again. Just being here is already a bucket list item ticked. :)
Home of some of the oldest wine farms in the region. Sip on award-winning wines while enjoying the beautiful landscapes.
298 locals recommend
Stellenbosch
Home of some of the oldest wine farms in the region. Sip on award-winning wines while enjoying the beautiful landscapes.
Neighborhoods
Beach, mountains, eateries, and the best sceneries. Welcome to Camps Bay! Soak up the sun and enjoy the nightlife during your stay.
389 locals recommend
Camps Bay
Beach, mountains, eateries, and the best sceneries. Welcome to Camps Bay! Soak up the sun and enjoy the nightlife during your stay.
Head out to Hout Bay and take a boat trip out to Seal Island. You might event be lucky and spot a shark!
168 locals recommend
Hout Bay
Head out to Hout Bay and take a boat trip out to Seal Island. You might event be lucky and spot a shark!
For the best shopping experience and activities like the Two Ocean's Aquarium, Scratch-Patch, boat cruises, food experiences, and more.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdFor the best shopping experience and activities like the Two Ocean's Aquarium, Scratch-Patch, boat cruises, food experiences, and more.
Full of naval heritage, museums, and sights. You can take the train and explore more neighbourhoods and enjoy lovely scenery of Cape Town and its beaches.
315 locals recommend
Simon's Town Police Station
136 St George's StFull of naval heritage, museums, and sights. You can take the train and explore more neighbourhoods and enjoy lovely scenery of Cape Town and its beaches.
Surfs Up!! Also home to the iconic colored shacks which houses galleries, shops and surfing schools. You need to take a photo here!!
197 locals recommend
Muizenberg
Surfs Up!! Also home to the iconic colored shacks which houses galleries, shops and surfing schools. You need to take a photo here!!
Home of some of the oldest wine farms. A must-visit to complete a Cape Town trip.
65 locals recommend
Constantia
Home of some of the oldest wine farms. A must-visit to complete a Cape Town trip.
Food scene
Codfather Seafood & Sushi
37 The DrFor the best fish in town!
Chef Ryan Cole and his team build on their background of modern, classical cooking in this refined dining house in a national monument.
15 locals recommend
Salsify
Round House RoadChef Ryan Cole and his team build on their background of modern, classical cooking in this refined dining house in a national monument.
You have not been to Camps Bay if you have not had a sunset cocktail at Cafe Caprice. This is a local favourite and iconic to Camps Bay life.
312 locals recommend
Café Caprice
37 Victoria RdYou have not been to Camps Bay if you have not had a sunset cocktail at Cafe Caprice. This is a local favourite and iconic to Camps Bay life.
Chinchilla is Camps Bay’s exclusive and much-loved rooftop venue, serving up the perfect Cape Town lifestyle.
45 locals recommend
Chinchilla Rooftop Cafe & Bar
Victoria RoadChinchilla is Camps Bay’s exclusive and much-loved rooftop venue, serving up the perfect Cape Town lifestyle.
I love this place!! Lines of vendors, so much to choose from, and a true traditional Cape Malay dining experience.
147 locals recommend
Eastern Food Bazaar
96 Longmarket StI love this place!! Lines of vendors, so much to choose from, and a true traditional Cape Malay dining experience.
Day Activities
This is where you want to be all summer long! Offer pools, sun loungers, and hotel food and beverage services! There is a daily charge depending on the weather. Ask me about access, I might be able to organise something for you. :)
Sandy B Private Beach Club
69A Victoria RoadThis is where you want to be all summer long! Offer pools, sun loungers, and hotel food and beverage services! There is a daily charge depending on the weather. Ask me about access, I might be able to organise something for you. :)
Offers hotel membership day passes, including access to gym, sauna, steam room, and pools. Ask me if you are interested.
31 locals recommend
The Bay Hotel
69 Victoria RdOffers hotel membership day passes, including access to gym, sauna, steam room, and pools. Ask me if you are interested.
A must-visit in Cape Town - one of the seven wonders of the world. Tickets are available at the mountain kiosk.
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdA must-visit in Cape Town - one of the seven wonders of the world. Tickets are available at the mountain kiosk.
The penguins are my favorite, but here you will find almost all the fish under the sea.
419 locals recommend
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadThe penguins are my favorite, but here you will find almost all the fish under the sea.
Scratch Patch
1 Dock RdGreat for the kids!
Hiking
Distance: about 2km one-way
Time: 1hr - 1hr 30mins up
Rating: easy with some minor rock scrambling
Children: yes but may require help at the chains
Dogs: Are not recommended.
Water: none available along this route
115 locals recommend
The Fireman's Arms
Mechau StreetDistance: about 2km one-way
Time: 1hr - 1hr 30mins up
Rating: easy with some minor rock scrambling
Children: yes but may require help at the chains
Dogs: Are not recommended.
Water: none available along this route
Distance: about 6km one-way to Corridor Ravine
Time: 4hrs - 4hr30mins return
Rating: easy to Slangolie, moderate to Corridor
Children: yes, but the full route is tough
Dogs: yes
Water: tap at the start; take lots in summer
22 locals recommend
Pipe Track trail
Pipe TrackDistance: about 6km one-way to Corridor Ravine
Time: 4hrs - 4hr30mins return
Rating: easy to Slangolie, moderate to Corridor
Children: yes, but the full route is tough
Dogs: yes
Water: tap at the start; take lots in summer
Distance: about 3km up!
Time: between 1hr for the super fit to 3hrs for the slow
Rating: moderate to tough, depending on fitness and weather
Children: older children yes, but it is demanding
Dogs: not recommended, and not on the cableway
Water: always take plenty of your own, especially in summer
8 locals recommend
Platteklip Gorge Starting Point
Tafelberg RoadDistance: about 3km up!
Time: between 1hr for the super fit to 3hrs for the slow
Rating: moderate to tough, depending on fitness and weather
Children: older children yes, but it is demanding
Dogs: not recommended, and not on the cableway
Water: always take plenty of your own, especially in summer
Sightseeing
Hout Bay Seal Island Cruise
81 Harbour RdBook your cruise right in the Hout Bay harbor.
The Cape Wheel
Breakwater BoulevardExperience Cape Town from up above.