'''Camps Bay''' is a town on the Cape Peninsula of South Africa.
Originally known as Kamps Baai it was once considered to become Cape Town's harbour.
It has become a tourism hot spot because it offers a great combination of restaurants, bars, amenities, accommodation and a fantastic beach, all very close to each other.
Get in
By car
Follow the coastal road from the Cape Town CBD westwards around Table Mountain or use the beautiful panoramic ''Chapmans Peak Drive'' to get there.
By public transport
There is no official public transport yet, so your only choice would be sightseeing tourist busses that stop from time to time to give you the chance to hop off and later on again.
Get around
Camps Bay can easily be experienced by foot. However if you are staying in at the top of Camps Bay, it can take up to an hour to walk back from the beach. There are plenty of taxis available though, and it is one of the few places in Cape Town where a tourist will not necessarily need their own transport.
See
Beautiful view on the ''Twelve Apostles'', a rock formation of the Table Mountain massive.
The beachfront with its restaurants and bars and the beach.
Theatre on the Bay. ttp://www.theatreonthebay.co.za. Link Street, Camps Bay. 27 (0)21 438 3300. nfo@theatreonthebay.co.za.
Do
Enjoy the atmosphere in this exclusive town and relax at the beach. Maybe visit some of the restaurants to spoil yourself.
Do some mountain hiking to get some great views.
Party at night in one of the bars. Camps Bay is the place to be in Cape Town, if you want to go for a drink.
Paraglide down from Lions Head or Signal Hill
Buy
A granadilla lolly on the beach on a sweltering hot summers day! As the Ice Cream men on the beach will tell you: "a lolly for your dolly!"
Eat
Camps Bay has a number of restaurants and cafes. In total there are probably about thirty, the majority of which are opposite the beach, stretched along Victoria Road, which is the main road of Camps Bay (runs parallel to the beach front).
Blues is an institution with a very well known brand. The restaurant has been around for a long time, and was repurchased by the original owners in 2005, which should see it return to it's former hights.
Other well known restaurants are Theos, Codfather (for seafood) and Summerville.
For excellent value and huge portions, go to Primi Piatti, on the Llandudno side of Camps Bay.
Tuscany Beach Restaurant. ttp://www.tuscanybeachrestaurant.com/. nfo@tuscanybeachrestaurant.com. 27 (0)21 438-1213. 1 Victoria Road, Camps Bay.
Drink
Cafe Caprice is very popular with the local trendy crowd, especially on a Sunday night.
Karma is also a upmarket bar, that is very popular. Wednesdays and Fridays are especially popular.
Baraza (next door to Blues restaurant) is a popular sundowner spot, and is less pretentious than either Caprice or Ignite. The Sand bar is a locals hang out and has been recently renovated.
Besides these three bars, just about every restaurant in Camps Bay offers great views, and is a super spot for a drink (or a sundowner as local Capetonians like to call it).
The Leopard Room Bar & Lounge @ The Twelve Apostles Hotel. ttp://www.12apostleshotel.com/. amps Bay. 27 (0)21 437-9000. A high-end hotel, but you can go to their bar for a drink overlooking the sea for a stunning sunset and a glimpse of whales if you are lucky.
Sleep
Camps Bay offers a wide range of accommodation. There is only one large hotel, but there are a proliferation of B&Bs, guesthouses and self-catering villas and apartments. Most tend to be in the higher end of the market; either four star or five star, although the guesthouses and self-catering options generally offer far better value than equivalent hotels.
Villas & Apartments
An excellent, and increasingly popular way to stay in Camps Bay is in private luxury apartments and villas. There are a number of companies who provide luxury villas.
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Budget
Backpacker's Rooms. ww.campsbayvillage.com. Camps Bay. es@campsbayvillage.com. 27 (0) 21 437 9708. rom R 240 Single. Small intimate living space able to accommodate one traveller per room, designed for hassle free lock up and go accommodation. Ideal for backpackers.
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Traveller_fs Rooms. Camps Bay. ww.campsbayvillage.com/. es@campsbayvillage.com. 27 (0) 21 437 9708. rom R375 per person sharing. Traveller_fs rooms attract _gdiscerning millionaire backpackers_h wishing to stay in the best locations at a reasonable price.
Midrange
Cape Rose Cottage. aperosecottage.co.za. Hoopoe Avenue. nfo@caperosecottage.co.za. 27 (0)21 438-1786. rom R300 per pppn. 4 star. Nestled under the Twelve Apostles in a peaceful location with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Reasonable priced self catering suites and excellent service.
Camps Bay Village. 32 Camps Bay Drive, Camps Bay. ttp://www.campsbayvillage.com/. es@campsbayvillage.com. 27 (0)21 438 5560. rom R550 for Travelers Rooms, R1200 for a double. Camps Bay, known for being vibrantly fashionable, is set against the impressive backdrop of the Twelve Apostles and palm-tree lined promenade and white beaches. This is Cape Town_fs premier beach resort. The portfolio includes crash pads, garden studios, apartments, houses and villas.
Camps Bay Resort. 2 Camps Bay Drive, Camps Bay. ttp://www.campsbayresort.com/. es@campsbayresort.com. 27 (0)21 438 3972. rom R400 for single Classic Rooms, R600 for a double. This fun and vibrant seaside resort boasts a selection of 40 rooms, studios and apartments which have been immaculately prepared according to detailed guest specifications. The resort is within walking distance of food stores, a shopping centre and a beachfront lined with street cafes and restaurants. When the sun goes down the strip offers a fabulously vibrant nightlife!
Totness Place. The Drive, Camps Bay. ttp://www.totness.co.za/. es@totness.co.za. 27 (0)21 438 3972. rom R650 for single Rooms, R850 for a double. With a deli bakery and restaurant next door, guests won_ft need to travel to treat themselves. One can reach the beach or any number of restaurants and bars on foot, making Totness Place perfectly situated for a relaxing holiday in cosmopolitan Camps Bay.
Splurge
Camps Bay Retreat. es@campsbayretreat.com. ttp://www.campsbayretreat.com. 27 (0)21 437 8300 . n Inquiry. 5 star Boutique Hotel.
The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa. ttp://www.12apostleshotel.com/. amps Bay. 27 (0)21 437-9000. rom R3000.
Villa Atlantica. ttp://www.campsbayaccommodation.info/. amps Bay. 27 (0)21 438-9127" . Overlooking the Twelve Apostles and a mere 3 minutes walk away from Camps Bay Beach, Luxury accommodation at its finest.
Camps Bay Penthouse. tay@campsbaypenthouse.com. ttp://www.campsbaypenthouse.com/. amps Bay Beachfront. 27 (0)21 438 1800" . On Camps Bay Beach, newly built with all Modern Conveniences. Serviced Daily. Private and Relaxing, yet right on the Camps Bay Beachfront Strip
Contact
Wifi
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Get out
Visit '''Cape Town''' and its attractions.
Do a tour around the '''Cape Peninsula'''.