Camps Bay

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THIS IS LIVING AT CAMPS BAY

Dive into the cold Atlantic, dry off under a blazing African sun, then relax, sit back and watch as the mountains glow golden at sunset.

CELEBRATED FOR

ACTIVE UNWINDING

cultural pulse & rhythm

SUPERB SUNSETS

Camps Bay
Camps Bay

Why does Camps Bay mess with your senses like this? One moment, you’re stretched out on sun-warmed sand, skin soaking in that slow, golden heat. The next? You’re knee-deep in an Atlantic so cold it punches the breath from your lungs. Blame Cape Town’s notorious ‘Cape Doctor’ — a summer wind that stirs up deep, icy water from the ocean floor. It’s called an upwelling, and when it hits, the sea temperature can plummet to 9°C (48°F). That’s not chilly, that’s borderline polar. But that’s the magic. Camps Bay doesn’t ease you in, it wakes you up. The cold stings for a second, then rushes through you like a reboot for the soul. You stumble back to your towel, tingling, pulse racing, and suddenly, everything feels sharper. The view hits harder. The sun feels warmer. And for a moment, the whole day feels exactly right.

CULTURE & HISTORY

Once a quiet fishing cove, Camps Bay became a film and fashion hotspot in the 1950s. Today, the beach is still camera-ready and crowd-loved.

STORIES & SECRETS

When the Cape Doctor kicks up, the ocean goes crystal-clear and icy. You’ll see sun-worshippers sprinting in for a five-second dip, then straight back to the sand. Cold immersion? Oh, that’s a thing

CONNECTION TO NATURE

Camps Bay has held Blue Flag status since 2008, meeting high international standards for conservation, cleanliness, and responsible tourism.

WONDERS & WILDLIFE

Swim in a tidal pool carved from rock, hike the Twelve Apostles above, or spot a pod of dolphins chasing the last light across the bay.

Here’s to 100 Years Under the Sun