English Bay and Sunset Beach
Beautiful English Bay and Sunset Beach are convenient to Downtown Vancouver
![Palm Trees Lining English Bay Beach Park](http://cdn.tourbytransit.com/vancouver/images/562px-Vancouverpalms.jpg)
Who says there are no palm trees in Canada? English Bay Beach Park, located at the southern edge of downtown Vancouver's West End, features not only palm trees, but also expansive sandy beaches, beautiful lawns and flowerbeds along with stunning views across the bay.
The park and beach are located right across from the intersection of Davie and Denman Street where you will discover many restaurants and small shops to explore not to mention the ever present hotdog carts.
English Bay is also located on Vancouver's famous seawall which you can follow north all the way around Stanley Park or you can stroll a short distance to the south and find yourself at Sunset Beach with even more long stretches of sandy beach, green lawns, trees and superb views across the bay to Vanier Park and the H.R. MacMillan Space Center.
Activities include swimming and sunbathing, beach volleyball, sightseeing and walking to name a few. Their downtown location makes these beaches easy to get to and well worth visiting during your stay in Vancouver. Be sure to click on the photos tab to see lots of spectacular pictures of this beautiful location.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoEnglish Bay and Sunset Beach Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address: Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1, Canada
Phone: (604) 873-7000
Official Website: English Bay and Sunset Beach
English Bay and Sunset Beach Reviews
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Highly recommended!
Very enjoyable and relatively clean. Great place to sit and relax or read. You can sit close to the shore or on tree benches near by. Pets and alcohol are not allowed. It is most crowded during the weekends so if you wanna enjoy the sunset it will be noisy.
لجين علي عبدالله - 3 weeks ago
It’s nice to walk around the beach in a sunny day. Difficult to find parking around. I parked on the street using pay by phone app so it was cheaper than parking lot. It cost about $1.5 for an hour and $3 to extend another hour. We had lunch at a restaurant near English Bay as well.
Jennifer Sun - a month ago
I visited the location for the first time to watch the breathtaking sunset. The scenery was magnificent, the sound of the ocean and the birds flying above. Since the weather was nice, i went for a walk. There is a lovely path by the beach which leads to Stanley Park, making it a perfect place for jogging and cycling. Overall,It's an ideal spot for couples to enjoy the sunset together in a romantic setting.
Negin Rahimi - 4 months ago
So beautiful for a sunset. Lots going on there. Street artists, selling their artwork. People playing beach games. Chill atmosphere! Water seemed good. Many mussel shells.
Katarina K - a month ago
Great place for someone who wants to relax nature and enjoy the beach or just the beach view right away without going away from the city. The place has lots of food resto choices nearby.
The cleanliness is maintained as well eventhough it’s a public place.
There are available safety personels around too, to ensure safety of everyone once needed.
There’s a nice space to do outdoor fun like volleyball, biking, walking, picnic and etc.
Just come and spend time there. You will love it.
Reg RaQ - a month ago
Directions
SkyTrain Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Expo Line | Granville Station | 1 Minute |
Canada Line | Yaletown-Roundhouse Station | 2 Minutes |
How to get to English Bay and Sunset Beach by SkyTrain
From Granville Station take the Dunsmuir Street Exit. Walk to your right (East) along Dunsmuir Street to Richards Street and go right on Richards to the bus stop for the #6 Davie Bus. Take this bus to the terminus on Davie Street at Denman Street. English Bay Beach Park is right across the street.
From Yaletown-Roundhouse Station cross Davie Street and find the #C23 Davie bus stop to your left. Take this bus to Bidwell Street. English bay is one block northwest and across the street.
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Sunset Beach as seen from the Burrard Street Bridge cc licensed photo by JamesZ_Flickr -
Beautiful sandy beach lining English Bay cc licensed photo by Arrr! -
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Photo Credit: Ruth and Dave - cc license via Flickr
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