When is the best time to visit Acadia Beach?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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Acadia Beach
- 4.6528 reviews
- Free
Rocky beach near UBC with picnic space and views across the water toward the North Shore mountains.
Quick answers
Acadia Beach in short
Is Acadia Beach indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Acadia Beach good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Acadia Beach cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Acadia Beach?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Acadia Beach?
About 60 minutes.
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Where is Acadia Beach?
NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1E2.
Is Acadia Beach wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
- Hours unknown: check before you go
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm8°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Acadia Beach
- 2 Spanish Banks Viewpoint · 7 min
- 3 Admiralty Trail · 8 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 528 reviews
Known for
- Rocky shoreline
- Sunset views
- Picnic tables
- Ocean views
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful setting, sunset and ocean views, and picnic tables.
- Worth knowing:
- Rocky shoreline is a recurring topic.
Around University Endowment Lands
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time