Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
English Bay Beach
Vancouver’s most iconic beach with skyline views and vibrant atmosphere
Jericho Beach
Spacious beach with mountain views and relaxed vibe
Kitsilano Beach
Popular beach with pool, volleyball, and lively social scene
Locarno Beach
Quieter alternative to Jericho with softer atmosphere
Second Beach
Smaller beach in Stanley Park with pool and quieter setting
Spanish Banks Beach
Extremely wide tidal flats creating unique beach experience
Sunset Beach
Small but scenic beach near downtown with marina views
Third Beach
Less crowded Stanley Park beach known for sunset views
Wreck Beach
Clothing-optional beach with natural setting below cliffs
Vancouver sits in British Columbia, Canada and is home to 9 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Vancouver or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
