About
A clothing-optional naturist beach on Barnston Island at Mann Point — take the free 5-minute ferry from Surrey, cycle 5 km on quiet rural roads, and find a sandy Fraser River beach with views of Golden Ears Bridge. Part of Barnston Island Regional Park.
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Accessible only by free provincial ferry (5 min crossing)
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Clothing-optional since 2009one of BC's designated naturist beaches
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Only 155 residents on the entire island
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No stores, no servicestrue escape from the city
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Views of Golden Ears Bridge from the beach
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10 km flat paved loopperfect for cycling
Water & Swimming
Water Type
River
Beach Type
Sandy
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
No
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🔹Naturists
- 🔹Cyclists
- 🔹Adventurers
- 🌲Nature Lovers
The Occasion
- 🔹Naturist Beach
- 🔹Island Cycling
- 🔹Unique Experience
Beach Info
Managed By
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
Admission
Free
Amenities
Not Available
Beach Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Insider Tips
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BRING WATER AND FOOD — there are absolutely no stores on the island
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Bike is strongly recommended — 4 km from ferry to Mann Point beach
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Leave your car at the ferry terminal parking (free) on 104 Ave, Surrey
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Ferry is free and runs every ~15 minutes
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Mann Point (east end) is the naturist beach — Robert Point (west end) is family-friendly
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Robert Point has washrooms and picnic tables — Mann Point has nothing
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Check the ferry schedule before going — last ferry varies by day
What to Bring
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
176 Dyke Rd, Surrey, BC V3Y 0C6
🚇 Transit
To reach Barnston Bare Beach by public transit, take TransLink bus route 338. The nearest SkyTrain connection would be from a station on the Expo Line, transferring to the bus route. The beach is a short walk from the closest bus stop on Dyke Road.
🚗 Parking
Free lot parking is available on-site at Barnston Bare Beach. This lot can fill up quickly on warm weekends, so arriving earlier in the day is recommended for a guaranteed spot.