Sunset Beach

Amazing view and nice grassy hills to lay down on. In my opinion, it is much more relaxing, private and enjoyable than the nearby English Bay.

The beach was beautiful. A lot of people just sat on the sand, looking over the water. Some were reading a book. The louder area was by the only restaurant on the beach, with groups of people dining out on the patio. There’s a large inuksuk statue, which simply was just a perfect way to distinguish itself and remind us we’re in Canada. Like most beaches you go to, you find a place to sit for hours and daydream. It’s exactly what we did here.

One of the nicest beaches in the area. Not to be confused with the adjacent English Bay. I didn’t even know this was a separate beach until now.
Parking is available on Beach after 1800, if you don’t want to throw money at the Parks Board.
This beach is honestly one of the nicest in town, and one of the reasons why Vancouver is so beautiful. The sand isn’t the nicest, and there are random bits of wood and logs all over, but the view from here really can’t be beat.

Enough space you won’t be lying on a towel trying to tab with someone lurking over you. Nice little concession stand is open in the summertime in the case you feel like having some French fries, a hot dog or forgot to pack water with you.
There’s a cement hockey rink nearby if you’re into that sport… pretty great space to practice long boarding though. Parking lot adjacent to the beach if you feel like having one of those tail-​gate parties and sit in launch chairs. There’s quite a lot of grassy space to chill at also. And in the case you have a big roll of poly kicking around, there’s a pretty great little hill you could potentially fashion a massive slip and slide to go down.
The sea wall runs right past if you feel like stopping by and saying hi, although I am rarely at the homestead except for when I am sleeping. Haha.

The name says it all. Always a spectacular sunset, a different experience every day as the sun dips due west in the beginning of summer and southwest in winter. The sun heralds the arrival of the seasons year round. Take in the taste of salt water in the air, the gentle slapping of the waves on the shoreline, and laughter around you. This is a bright and happy place for every one!

It’s not the prettiest strip of the beach, however, it is not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. It is average in size and due to lack of scenary, however, what it does rock in is privacy. As mentioned before, wear footwear… this isn’t the strip where it is comfortable to run your toes into the sand.

This city beach has the best sunsets viewing on the water front, and with a small and tasty burger stand thats seasonal… Lots of activity goes on around this beach location, its right on the bike and walking path. street hockey in the lot behind, beach activities in the summer, great dog beach shhh dont tell the city.

This is where the people who actually LIVE in the West End hang out. English Bay is for people watching and tourists, second beach is where the kiddy pool is — so there’s lots of screaming children, third beach is the sexy beach where all the youngins ride their bikes and smoke and drink (also very good for people watching, or if you want some hunky stud to rub lotion on you, this is probably where you want to go, better make sure he’s single first!) and sunset beach is for the lazy folk like me.
There’s usually families in this part of the beach as well as dudes playing frisbee or badminton, since there’s lots of grassy areas and its not super crazy crowded like english bay. You may or may not find me drinking on the beach and playing frisbee with friends, or just doing log-​rolls down the hill, or even doing silly photoshoots by the water. No matter, I love sunset beach.

sunset tonight from sunset beach was mystical.
conversation overheard was priceless.
«who hasnt’ seen her boobs?»
«everyone’s seen her boobs!»
«I haven’t seen her boobs»
«I’d never, ever, ever wanna see her boobs»
Vancouver is a totally different city when it’s sunny.
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It was one of the closest beaches to me when I first moved to Vancouver with a young family, many moons ago. It was also the beach that ate my little daughter’s favourite sandals right off her feet as she played in the surf, never to be seen again.
But we still love you. And you do arguably live up to your name, as the sunsets here are quite remarkable…

Yes, it’s sometimes dirty, but not always! I don’t have a problem with cigarettes or other filth… maybe it’s because I sit on a log or bring a blanket/​towel, and not directly on the sand. But people, there are cigs on every beach in Vancouver!
Anyways if you come to watch the sunset, and stay until dusk, or after… there aren’t many, if any people here.
If you’re looking to enjoy the scenery, and don’t want to be in congested English Bay… walk a little further south and enjoy Sunset Beach.

my least favorite beach of the ones i saw in vancouver. sand doesnt seem all that clean — lots of debris. not that inviting overall. the walking trail and grassy areas right next to the beach are nice.

this area seems to be getting better all the time… busy at times, but still enjoyable and beautiful

One area of the beach is a designated off-​leash dog park. I always take my dog here to play with other dogs. The dogs can go swimming as well. I have noticed some people come to Sunset Beach to watch the dogs even if they are not presently dog owners.
There can be some garbage on the beach. Dog owners should be aware of weird objects around including wine bottles and feminine hygiene products washed up ashore.
This is a great place to watch the sunset as well!

Nice beat, can watch the boats, or the beach volley games. Lots of spots to sit with a picnic, and it’s right on the bike/​walking path that connects to the seawall. A great place for a rest.
Thanks Vancouver, your beaches are bountiful and fun :)

best beach downtown because no one knows about it, so it doesn’t get too crowded.
after wreck, i think this is my favorite beach in vancouver. close to home, and just a chill, relaxed vibe to it.
beautiful view of the water, etc. too because it’s right on the seawall.

Grassy areas are covered in seagull dookie.
The view is great, but I wouldn’t put my body in the water for fear of corrosion or driven over by a speedboat heading into false creek.

A 1.5 star rating on Sunset Beach… no way! A 1.5 star beach should be for something in Jersey with needles washing ashore or a beach right next to a coal fired power plant on Lake Erie where you can taste the fumes. I’d even be willing to stack up Sunset Beach against beaches much further south. Different of course, but still solid.
It is worth the trip to head down to third beach if you are looking for something less urban and more pristine, otherwise enjoy!

Ah, lay back, let the wind whip through your hair, smell the salty air, dip your toes in the ocean… ah Mexico.
What I really mean is – don’t judge me. I only dunked myself up to my shoulders in False Creek water because it’s so close to my house and it’s so dang hot outside!
Rules of Sunset Beach:
Always, always wear footwear or have the broken-​glass-​wrath come down upon you.
Those who cast the first cigarette butt and the millions who followed shall have the Karma police on you… eventually. Watch out for these people and give them the evil eye as you pass by.
In a canoe, a kayak or a water vehicle of any kind– take note: do not cross into the buoyed area. The lifeguard will have your hide.
Make use of the showers over by the concession stand. Wash the sand, dirt, cigarettes and the urban water off of you. (Even if there are «bros» doing chin ups on the shower bar… soldier on!)
And above all else, if you are so inclined or just so dizzy from the heat that you need to enter the water DON’T LOOK DOWN. Whatever you do DON’T LOOK DOWN. This is not Mexico!