About
A charming beach and park in the heart of Dundarave Village, West Vancouver — sandy-pebbly beach with a pier, seasonal lifeguards, playground, concession stand, and sweeping views across English Bay to downtown Vancouver and the Lions Gate Bridge. Adjacent to Dundarave Village shops and restaurants along Marine Drive.
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Charming beachside village
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Sandy beach with pier
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Boutiques, cafes, and restaurants
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Connected to Ambleside via Centennial Seawalk
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Views of Vancouver skyline and Lions Gate
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Popular sunset spot
Water & Swimming
Water Type
Ocean
Beach Type
Sandy Pebbly
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
Seasonal
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🧍Solo
- 💑Couples
- 👨👩👧Families
- 🧒Kids
The Occasion
- 🏖️Beach Day
- 🌇Sunset Watching
- 🔹Seawalk Stroll
- 🔹Village Dining
- 🔹Pier Fishing
Beach Info
Size
1 hectares
Admission
Free
Amenities
Beach Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Insider Tips
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Floating swimming dock is installed late Jun and removed after Labour Day
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Propane BBQs allowed in park — charcoal/briquette BBQs prohibited year-round
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Alcohol permitted in designated areas noon to dusk (not near playground)
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Dogs allowed on paved paths on-leash but NOT on the beach
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Beach Café concession: 11 AM – 7 PM daily in summer
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Dundarave Hoedown: August, Marine Dr closes 4–9 PM for block party
What to Bring
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
150 25th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4H8
🚇 Transit
Dundarave Beach is accessible via several TransLink bus routes, including the 250, 251, 252, 253, and 255. These routes can be connected from downtown Vancouver or the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal. The beach is a short walk from Marine Drive bus stops, and also accessible via the West Vancouver Seawall for cyclists and pedestrians.
🚗 Parking
Street parking is available in the vicinity of Dundarave Beach. During peak season and warm weather, street parking can fill up quickly, so arriving early or considering public transit is advisable.