Bakoven provides an intimate, Luxury experience, with secluded beaches and a quaint village-like appeal. Just a few minutes away from the exclusive V & A Waterfront, this location is the ideal scenic escape.
Bakoven’s beach is often overlooked in favour of the more trendy Camps Bay just minutes away, but make no mistake, Bakoven is one of the most sought after suburbs in Cape Town and the views from here are simply spectacular.
Bakoven has been called Camps Bay’s baby sister, but its exclusivity and charming village-like feel that the neighbourhood has managed to maintain has been deliberately kept this way to avoid the constant hustle and bustle of its popular counterpart. On the other hand, if it’s a hub of energy and activity you’re after, then Bakoven’s location, just as you leave Camps Bay en route to Llandudno, is perfect. You’re close to the action but away from the noise when you so choose.
The beach at Bakoven is small and zealously protected by locals, but its natural beauty and the combination of big boulders and white sands make it a superb haven for sundowners, and its little coves protect it from the wind.
This scenic drive from Bakoven to Llandudno and Hout bay is one of the most visited in the Cape.
You’re only 10 minutes’ away from the V&A Waterfront and the city centre here, and yet if you’re staying on the beach side of Victoria Road with its attractive seaside bungalows, you could be mistaken for assuming that you were miles from a city.
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Discover the small, rocky coves of Bakoven, perfect for a quiet swim, snorkelling or sunbathing away from the crowds.
Walk to the restaurants, cafés and boutiques of Camps Bay, just a few minutes away.
Enjoy uninterrupted views of the Twelve Apostles mountain range rising behind the village.
Paddle the calm waters along the coast and look out for seals, dolphins and, in season, whales.
Explore the picnic spots and coves at Oudekraal, and continue on to the beautiful beach at Llandudno.
Bakoven's granite boulders are one of the best places on the coast to watch the sun go down.
Bakoven is a small, exclusive enclave on the Atlantic Seaboard, just south of Camps Bay along Victoria Road.
Yes. Bakoven is a peaceful residential area with no main commercial strip, yet it is only a few minutes from Camps Bay’s restaurants and beach.
Bakoven’s small coves offer sheltered spots for swimming on calm days, although the Atlantic water is cold. Always swim with care, as there are no lifeguards.
The city centre is about 20 minutes’ drive and the airport roughly 35 to 45 minutes.
Bakoven offers luxury villas, many with direct ocean views and private pools, ideal for families and groups seeking privacy.
