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Spanish Banks Beach Park, West Point Grey
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Spanish Banks Beach Park

  • 4.73.0k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 10 pm

Sandy beach with extensive low-tide flats, volleyball courts, picnic areas and views across English Bay.

Quick answers

Spanish Banks Beach Park in short

When is Spanish Banks Beach Park open?

Every day, 6 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit Spanish Banks Beach Park?

It's at its best mornings, afternoons and evenings. 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.

Is Spanish Banks Beach Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Is Spanish Banks Beach Park good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Spanish Banks Beach Park cost?

It's free to visit.

Do you need to book Spanish Banks Beach Park?

No, you can walk in.

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How long do you need at Spanish Banks Beach Park?

About 1.5 hours.

Where is Spanish Banks Beach Park?

4801 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1E2.

Is Spanish Banks Beach Park wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.

Is Spanish Banks Beach Park dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed.

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 · 2:00 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
  • Open till 10 pm
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 8° out there

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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

Open now · till 10 pm
monday
6 AM–10 PM
tuesday
6 AM–10 PM
wednesday
6 AM–10 PM
thursday
6 AM–10 PM
friday
6 AM–10 PM
saturday
6 AM–10 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–10 PM

Usually busy at this hour

Hours checked 1 Nov

Where and how

  1. 1 Spanish Banks Beach Park
  2. 2 Locarno Park · 12 min
  3. 3 Chancellor Trail · 17 min
4801 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1E2(opens the map)DirectionsTo West Point GreyCall+1604-873-7000Websitevancouver.ca

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Allow about 1.5 h
  • Step-free entrance
  • Dogs welcome
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 3.0k reviews

Known for

  • Low-tide sand flats
  • Beach volleyball
  • Mountain views
  • Sunsets
  • Sunset views
  • Picnics
  • Jogging

The feel

  • Casual
  • Spacious
  • Lively
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

On offer

  • Cycling lanes
  • Picnic tables
  • Public restroom
  • Volleyball court

What people say

People like:
Review topics highlight sandy beaches, sunsets, volleyball and mountain views.

Around West Point Grey

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time