Across the inlet from English Bay, Spanish Banks is a popular beach destination, particularly during the brilliant summer months for bathers, swimmers, sun-worshipers, and picnicers. A wonderful view of the downtown core with its spectacular highrises, surrounded by the harbour and the mountains on the North Shore. More

Great to help visitors get their bearings. Shame about the litter you see on the beaches sometimes. More

Walk forever along the beach and seawall...super dog friendly...offleash park at far end by the anchor. Spectacular city and ocean views. Parking can be tricky. More

Unlike wreck, you don't have to deal with naked creepies creepin' on ya. Unlike Kits, you don't have to deal with gaggles of roid-monkies, fake-tans, and no space. Unlike Jericho, it's just a bit quieter but still same view. Basically it's more secluded, but not totally, best views of North and West Van and downtown, best views of sunset because... More

Can be romantic or just plain fun to walk around and enjoy the magic in the air. More

must be reached by car. lots of parking. sea, sand and logs to sit on -- typical vancouver beach. no snack shacks, less popular w/ residents than jericho therefore less crowded. easy access from the university. More

best beach for dog walking...just a great beach for clear sand, and least amount of seaweed, etc. good for boarding also. :D. picnics and festivals! More

This is THE place for a picnic- on a sunny day in the summer we often meet up in the late afternoon and watch the sun go down to the west, north the mountains and east is downtown Vancouver. You can buy fish and chips there, better to go to Granville island or Pantheon on Broadway to pick up some... More

Spanish banks is a beautiful beach that has nice sandbars when the tide is out and tide pools to observe. There is good parking, picnic tables, concessions selling fish and chips etc. Just the best place to spend a sunny day in vancouver even in the winter walking the sandy beaches and trails there is awesome. More