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Camps Bay is renowned for its breathtaking glamour, its long stretch of white-sand beach and the restaurants, clubs and hotels that line its promenade. It is a sophisticated, exclusive and affluent suburb that serves as a recreational retreat for visitors to Cape Town.
A brief history of the area
Camps Bay is named in honour of Frederick Ernst Von Kamptz, who was the second husband of Anna Koekemoer. Having been married to the original owner of the land, Johan Wernich, Koememoer inherited the land on which Camp Bay stands after Wernich's untimely death in 1778. By marrying Koekemoer, Von Kamptz became the new official owner.
Distance from key points
Camps Bay is well loved for its blend of coastal paradise and easy access to everywhere. A drive to Cape Town International Airport from Camps Bay will take less than half an hour in average traffic, covering a distance of about 25 km. A trip to Cape Town's City Centre will take just over ten minutes from Camps Bay.
Climate
Like the rest of the Western Cape, Camps Bay enjoys warm, dry summers and has cooler winters, during which the area receives most of its rainfall. The hottest months of the year are typically January and February, when temperatures often climb into the high 20s or low 30s, dropping to the mid-teens at night. The coldest months of the year are June and July, when maximum temperatures are generally in the high teens or low 20s.
Schools in the area
Camps Bay Primary School and Camps Bay High School meet the needs of children in the area in all grades. There is also a well-respected Jewish school called Phyllis Jowell Jewish Day School in Camps Bay.
Healthcare in the area
Camps Bay is just 5km from MediClinic Cape Cape Town Hospital. Within Camps Bay itself, you'll find an array of medical professionals including doctors, optometrists, physiotherapists and more.
Shopping centres in the area
The Promenade in Camps Bay provides locals with an opportunity to get the shopping down without venturing far from their piece of paradise. From Woolworths and Pick n Pay to clothing stores, healthcare and beauty and much more, the Promenade has your needs covered if you call Camps Bay home.
Restaurants
Many of the much-loved restaurants you'll find around dotted around South Africa can be found in Camps Bay, including The Hussar Grill, Tiger's Milk and Col'Cacchio, among various others. Some of the locals' favourite restaurants include Codfather Seafood and Sushi, where you'll find a delectable smorgasbord of fish and shellfish. The Mantra Café menu offers something different and delectable, with options like saffron roasted peppers, sirloin tagliata and saffron and sage risotto waiting to be tasted. The 41 offers contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, with mouthwatering options like Korean BBQ pork ribs, ostrich and cauliflower steak on the menu.
Special attractions
There is loads to see and do in Camps Bay. Once you've had your fill of soaking up the sun at Camps Bay Beach, take in a show at Theatre on the Bay, which showcases some of the best theatre shows that South Africa has to offer.
Become a member of Sandy B Private Beach Club and you'll get to make the most of your beach days with the use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. You'll also get to enjoy a solar-heated pool and while away days relaxing on Sandy B Pool Loungers.
One of Cape Town's most popular hiking routes, the Pipe Track hike has an entrance in Camps Bay, and hiking enthusiasts can enjoy a level walking route that starts on a single rock path and later joins onto a jeep track as it heads towards Camps Bay.
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