Camps Bay Area Information

Camps Bay at a glance

Camps Bay is one of Cape Town's most breath-taking suburbs. Situated between Clifton and Llandudno beaches, and bordered by the spectacular Twelve Apostles mountain range, it's a popular summer attraction for locals and tourists who flock to the beach. Camps Bay also boasts restaurants and watering holes aplenty that line the famous sunset strip for fun that extends from sunrise and beyond sunset.

A brief history of the area

The first residents of Camps Bay were the San (Hunter-Gatherers) and the Goringqhaique, Khoi pastorates. Later, in the 1700s, the area was then granted to John Lodewyk Wernich and passed from father to son. Johan Wernich married Anna Koekemoer, who on his death in 1778, married Fredrick Ernst von Kamptz, a sailor and the area became known as "Die Baai van von Kamptz ''. For most of the 1800s Camps Bay was undeveloped. Lord Charles Somerset used the area for hunting and used the Roundhouse as his lodge. In the late 1800s, more roads were built that connected the city to Camps Bay as it was popular as a picnic site.

Climate

Camps Bay is sunny and warm for the most part, with cool winters and hot summers. While most days will be very pleasant, it is not quite as sheltered from the wind as its neighbouring Bantry Bay of Bakoven areas. That's alright though  - there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to take shelter in if the wind comes up.

Schools in the area

There are lots of families in Camps Bay, and as such, plenty of schools in the area to choose from. Camps Bay Primary and High School are the closest, and just further afield, there is Reddam, as well as Sea Point Primary and High School. 

Healthcare in the area

There are no shortages of hospitals, GPs, skincare specialists, psychologists and everything in between in Camps Bay. Mediclinic Cape Town is the largest and closest hospital and Netcare is also very accessible. Rest assured, you are in good hands when it comes to health in Camps Bay.

Shopping centres

The Camps Bay strip has a couple of smaller malls and boutiques, so you can do all of your immediate grocery shopping and then some. Stock up on essentials at Woolworths and Pick n Pay, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many cute cafes on the strip. If you need to do some serious retail therapy, head to the V&A Waterfront Mall, which is a mere 10 minute drive away.

Distance from key points (Airports/CBD)

Camps Bay is about 15 minutes from the Cape Town CBD, and 40 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. It's just 10 minutes away from the V&A Waterfront.

Restaurants

There are restaurants, bars , clubs and cafes a-plenty in Camps Bay. Café Caprice, Paranga, Blues, The Bungalow, La Belle Bistro and Umi, are highly sought-after spots where long lunches blend into sundowners then merge into dinner and dancing.

Special attractions

Camps Bay beach is reason enough to be special. On the beach you can rent loungers and umbrellas for a day of lazing in the sun, get a massage, or play volleyball. There is often street entertainment as the sun goes down. The strip too, is another highlight as mentioned, and there you might enjoy the Camps Bay Theatre shows before dinner and a glitzy night out. Clifton beaches are a must, having been named some of the best beaches in the world.

Make Camps Bay your home. Let it be your story.

Camps Bay mixes glamour and glitz with beautiful beach scenery and a touch of suburbia. There are many different properties to choose from, whether it's a family home, or swanky penthouse beach pad. Whatever you're looking for in Camps Bay, Seeff Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl can find it for you.