Top Things to do in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
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Top 7 Beaches in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Vancouver Island
Discover the best top things to do in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, British Columbia including Chesterman Beach, Cox Bay Beach, Brady's Beach, Florencia Bay, Long Beach, Schooner Cove, Little Beach.
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1. Chesterman Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,522 reviews
Reviewed By Departure683118 - Wardner, Canada
We visited this beach more than any of the others during our stay on the coast. Not only was it smaller than some of the others, but it seemed more sheltered. The rocky outcrops, and a number of close, small islands, however, really made the crashing waves that much more spectacular. The sand was hard...easy walking...and there seemed to be more “treasures” to be found. We loved exploring here, and watching the many surfers who practiced their craft here. And as an added bonus, the sunsets were beautiful. This will definitely be our go-to beach when we return!
2. Cox Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By must_travel_soon_10 - Mississauga, Canada
With so many resorts lining the beach strip, public access is limited. Seems to be a popular water sports area. Great wide beach.
3. Brady's Beach
4. Florencia Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By gwt75 - Vancouver, Canada
In height of tourist season (summer 2020), we showed up at this beach and only one other group there. Massive beach with some fun tidal pools at low tide.
5. Long Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,235 reviews
Long Beach, the longest beach of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, spans an extraordinary 16km (10mi) along the west coast of Vancouver Island. Described by locals to be magical, you will be astonished by the amount of life that call the tidal pools home. You will be sure to find crabs, shells, starfish, sea urchins and much more. As the surf comes crashing in, you will find surfers from around the world carving through the peaks of the waves. As the water settles, it gracefully rides up the beach with peaceful trickles and shimmering light from the breathtaking sunset crossing the colourful horizon. Long Beach is truly a rejunivating getaway for all ages. Whether you're looking to kickback, explore, adventure, hike, surf, or just take one of those long walks on the beach, Long Beach has it all.
Reviewed By 291DEA - Toronto, Canada
You can walk for miles along Long Beach, or the others nearby. Totally flat during low tide. Wonderful for photos, watching surfers, or storm watching.
6. Schooner Cove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 389 reviews
Considered by many to be one of the best boardwalk hikes around, you will be immersed in the natural serenity of the temperate rainforest. You can take the easy stairs to the beach, where you can gaze at the gentle waves crashing in. During low tide, an inviting passage presents itself so you can make your way to a small island where you may find bald eagles soaring above. Schooners Cove is nothing less than invigorating and rejuvinating. Truly a picturesque adventure.
7. Little Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 690sf - Vancouver, Canada
Two beaches in central Ucluelet provide very easy access to the ocean. The one is Little Beach, and the other is Big Beach. Both are wonderful in their own way. Big Beach tips the scales for me as it is facing out onto the rugged, wild coastline, while at the same time being tucked into a small bay, sheltered from the winds by cliffs and the jagged coastline. On Marine Drive, it is neighbour to The Black Rock Resort; and across the way from the town’s wonderful community center, which has a community park; and is adjoined to an equally wonderful skateboard park - recently upgraded to include new runs which lie outside its bowl, thus allowing newbies to find their feet on a skateboard before tackling the more difficult bowl. Big Beach has public restrooms for those who come to investigate the tidal pools; or picnic at the picnic tables provided or to throw out a blanket on the grass in front of the beach or to gather to listen to ocean awareness meetings held there by organizations such as the Ucluelet Aquarium, which does so as part of its outreach programme. It is a place of community and social interaction, but also a place of quiet reflection. It has hosted popular Easter Egg hunts, which attracted large groups of residents but could as easily be the perfect place of solitude to practice yoga or meditation. Little Beach is located at the water-end of Peninsula Road, the main commercial street in Ukee - as the locals refer to Ucluelet - and also the street one drives into the town from the junction at which one either turns south to Ukee or north to Tofino. As Ukee has its non-identical twin in Tofino; Big Beach has its non-identical twin in Little Beach. Posted by S Fuller
