Tofino, Vancouver Island Beaches

Tofino - Ucluelet Oceanview Hotel Resort.

Perched on Black Rock Headlands - 25 miles down the coast from Tofino - Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is a luxurious destination where the surf, sand and sky blend in harmony on Vancouver Island’s west coast. With magical views of the ocean, Black Rock offers beach lovers a window to Vancouver Island’s spectacular shoreline. Enjoy luxurious accommodations with balconies and fireplaces, outdoor pools and hot tubs overlooking the ocean, a fitness room and wonderful West Coast cuisine at Fetch Restaurant and Float Lounge. Host your special events and celebrations in the elegant Rainforest Ballroom. After a day of Tofino surfing and kayaking, rejuvenate at Drift Spa and sample local wines in the ocean cooled Wine Cellar. Find out about Vancouver Island Vacation Packages.  [Top]

Tofino Beach Adventures.

Discover the amazing beaches of Tofino and embrace the surf and tidal rhythms. Connected by a scenic path, Tofino is home to four spectacular beaches - Cox Bay, Chesterman Beach, MacKenzie Beach, and Tonquin Beach - that are stellar for surfing, sea kayaking, sport fishing, windsurfing, sunbathing, beachcombing, hiking, storm watching and whale watching. Take a boat or kayak from Tofino’s docks to explore the beautiful beaches of Flores Island. Walk the Wild Side trail with a boardwalk that follows sandy beaches and headlands to the top of Mount Flores. South of Tofino in Pacific Rim National Park, you’ll find long stretches of sand, surf and serenity at Long Beach, Radar Beach, Combers Beach, and Wickaninnish Beach.

Sink your toes in miles of soft sand and rugged rock beaches, explore blissful bays and coves, discover the tide pools, surf and kayak the ocean waves and take invigorating walks with views of the rolling surf and tree-lined islands. Cast your fishing lines in the ocean and pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound for world-class salmon, halibut, and rockfish. Experience the awesome power of winter storms or revel in the summer sun and warm breezes. Enjoy thrilling displays of gray whales just off shore and experience breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the vast ocean.  [Top]

Tofino/Vancouver Island Beaches

• Cox Bay.

  Cox Bay is a mile of sandy beach in Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Popular with surfers, storm watchers and nature lovers, Cox Bay offers a peaceful escape for romantic walks, picnics and reflection. You can reach the beach via the public beach access at Cox Bay Beach Resort.

• Chesterman Beach.

  The pride of Tofino, Chesterman Beach is a 1.5 mile strip of bar-packed sand and rolling surf. This long beach is an exceptional spot for walking, surfing and bike riding. Wander down at low tide to explore the rich marine life in the tidal pools off Frank Island.

• Tonquin Beach.

  Tucked away on the northern side of the Tofino Village, Tonquin Beach is a secluded sandy beach in a sheltered cove. A short boardwalk pathway leads to this sandy beach - a tranquil getaway from the crowds at Tofino’s larger beaches.
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  Long Beach.

  One of the most spectacular beaches in the world, Long Beach offers 6 miles of surf-swept sand in Wickaninnish Bay in Pacific Rim National Park. Long Beach offers outstanding beach hiking, surfing, swimming, snorkeling, storm watching and whale watching along with a relaxed vibe. Gaze out to the vast, open sea, feel the forces of the wind and waves, and take in amazingly beautiful coastal scenery that calms your soul. Cyclists, kite flyers, hackey-sackers, disc tossers, joggers, and walkers are at play on the hard-packed sand.

• Radar Beach.

  Part of the Long Beach Unit, Radar Beach is rich in rugged beauty with fierce surf. If you seek a wild, untamed setting, Radar beach is a slice of paradise for surfers, beach bums and adventurers who crave the energy and beauty of Vancouver Island’s West Coast.  [Top]

Tofino Beaches - Surf Capital of Canada.

With its rugged coast, wicked waves and miles of breathtaking beaches, Tofino is known as the "Surf Capital of Canada.” Home to Long Beach and 21 miles of sandy beaches, Tofino offers rolling surf and playful beach breaks for all boarders and waveriders. While the water is cool at 50°F, surfing is a year-round activity in Tofino, with the wildest rides caught during the winter when the surf is up. Beginners can master the art of surfing at one of the area's excellent surf schools, offering lessons and surf camps with certified instructors who share surfing techniques, ocean safety, and etiquette. Great surf shops provide surf gear and advice on where to ride epic waves. Suit up in Neoprene if you want to spend time in the water.  [Top]