What is the best beach in South Africa
Answering the question: What is the best beach in South Africa? is not easy. But Camps Bay is definitely number one, ticking all the boxes as South Africa’s favourite. Whether you are sipping a cocktail at Cafe Caprice or just grabbing an ice-cream at Sinful while people watching Camps Bay has it all. It is the ultimate postcard picture of a pristine white beach nestled between the spectacular 12 Apostle Mountains and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean.
Camps Bay is definitely Cape Town’s party beach. a beautiful, long stretch of white sand bordered by a promenade full of restaurants, clubs, and hotels for relaxing when you need a break from the sun.
In the summer months of December and January Camps Bay will be packed. Not for those looking for a quiet time.
Feast on Sumptuous Seafood
Camps Bay is known for the quality of its seafood restaurants and definitely a place where you can have a memorable experience. Why not make a dinner reservation at Paranga? This beauty is conveniently located on the Camps Bay beachfront with unobstructed views of the ocean best admired from its sidewalk tables. Any of the seafood or the freshly prepared sushi will keep you delighted.
If you want something slightly more relaxed then do try local favorite Codfather Seafood & Sushi. There is no menu and the waiters will guide you through the daily selection of fresh seafood. This is a great place for families.
A Night Out on the Town
When the lights go out, the beautiful people move in. Start early afternoon with cocktails at Café Caprice, the suburb’s best-loved spot for people-watching over beachfront sundowners. You can then just progress up the strip which really caters for all tastes. You will even find a karaoke bar that carries on till late into the night.
If you are more interested in a cultural experience then head to intimate venue Theatre on the Bay, home to a full spectrum of dramatic arts from musicals and plays to comedy and cabaret.
How to get to Camps Bay.
Camps Bay is one of the more accessible beaches close to the city, just a short drive or Uber away. There is parking right next to the beach but finding a spot might be impossible.
Swimming in the cold Atlantic ocean might be a tad too much but the beach, the setting, the nightlife and those awesome sunsets are too die for at Cape Town and South Africa’s favourite beach.