Hotels near Kitsilano Beach

Kitsilano Beach is Vancouver's most popular urban beach, stretching along the south shore of English Bay with direct views of the North Shore mountains, Stanley Park, and the downtown skyline. The beach has a heated outdoor saltwater pool (137 metres long, the longest in Canada, open May to September), beach volleyball courts, tennis courts, and a basketball half-court. In summer, the beach fills with locals and visitors swimming, barbecuing, and playing sports.

The Kitsilano neighbourhood behind the beach has excellent restaurants and cafes along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway. The Naam (vegetarian, open 24 hours), Maenam (Thai), and AnnaLena (modern Canadian) are all within walking distance. The Vanier Park path connects Kitsilano Beach to the Museum of Vancouver, the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, and the Maritime Museum. Bus 2 and 22 run from downtown to Kitsilano in about 15 minutes.

Pro Tip: The Kitsilano Pool is one of Vancouver's best-kept secrets for visitors. For about CAD 7 you get to swim in a huge outdoor saltwater pool with mountain views. Open late May to mid-September.