Seeking an unconventional and easy going Christmas experience?  We've got you.  As a vacationer ready to soak up the beautiful Africa sun, enjoy an unfussy yet satisfying day out and head over to Bakoven Beach.  

This secluded beach is the perfect spot to spend your Christmas day under an umbrella or soaking up the sun while enjoying the cool ocean breeze and water.  

Fill up your picnic basket with a wide variety of Cape Town's fresh organic markets goods, delis and local wines. 

Now you are set to relax and enjoy your day at this exclusive beach with many fellow travelers who enjoy this option to spend Christmas day surrounded by the beauty of the Cape coast.

Don't forget to bring your sun hat, shades and sunscreen.  This experience is by far a winner!

Where: Bakoven Beach, Victoria Road, Camps Bay

Bakoven beach is a fantastic little shelly beach to take kids to, the ample rock pools and kelp forests are great fun to explore and the water is a lovely deep blue. You have greater privacy on this small beach, but a lack of amenities, so make sure that you bring everything you need. 

If you need a good caffeine fix or (as we discovered) and amazing veg burger, Bootleggers is around the corner (have the Quinoa Veg Burger with a beetroot, quinoa and flax seed patty topped with avocado, coriander and served with sweet potato chips). 

An excellent beach that feels out of the way, while still being quite central.

Location: The far left side of Camps Bay (when facing the ocean), follow Victoria Drive in the direction of Hout Bay, turn off into Beta Road.