About
The vibrant recreational heart of Stanley Park, Second Beach features an expansive sandy shoreline and the park’s largest playground system. Perfectly positioned between the lush forest and the sea, it is Vancouver’s premier destination for family-friendly seaside swimming, group picnics, and golden hour views over English Bay.
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Popular family beach in Stanley Park
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80m heated outdoor pool - only pool in Stanley Park
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Two playgrounds at Ceperley Park
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Lifeguards Victoria Day to Labour Day
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BBQ allowed at Ceperley Meadow
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Reservable picnic shelter
Water & Swimming
Water Type
Ocean
Beach Type
Sandy
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
Seasonal
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🔹Families With Children
- 🔹Picnic Groups
- 🔹Seawall Walkers
- 🔹Cyclists
- 🔹Sunbathers
- 🔹Casual Swimmers
- 📷Photographers
The Occasion
- 🔹Family Beach Day
- 🔹Group Bbq
- 🌇Sunset Watching
- 🔹Birthday Party Outdoor
Beach Info
Size
5 hectares
Admission
Free (Pool Admission Is Paid)
Amenities
Not Available
Beach Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Insider Tips
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Pool has waterslide - great for kids
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BBQ pits available first-come
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Connect to Seawall for longer walks
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Parking fills early on sunny weekends
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
Second Beach, Washington, USA
🚇 Transit
Due to unknown TransLink bus routes directly serving Second Beach, visitors are advised to check the TransLink website for the most up-to-date bus information to Stanley Park. The beach is accessible via the Stanley Park Seawall, making it a good destination for walking or cycling from various points around the park or downtown Vancouver.
🚗 Parking
Second Beach offers two large paid parking lots: one on the west side and another at Ceperley Park. Remember that Stanley Park Drive operates as a one-way loop, which may impact parking access and circulation.