Sunset Beach, Vancouver

Name: Sunset Beach
Address: Vancouver, Canada
Telephone: +1 604 873 7000

#224 among attractions in Vancouver

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Sunset Beach is situated in the West End near the Burrard Street Bridge and Vancouver International Hostel. The Vancouver Aquatic Centre lies at the East end of Sunset beach right next to the North end of Burrard Street Bridge. The beach has lifeguards on duty in the warm months. Public washrooms and concession stands are nearby. Biking, walking and inline skating paths wind above the beach area, leading to Stanley Park in one direction and Yaletown in the other. There is an off leash area to the south of the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, an Olympic size natatorium. It is a popular location for watching Vancouver fireworks. ()

Coordinates: 49°16'53"N, 123°8'24"W

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West EndVancouver Canada

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+1 604 873 7000

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Sunset Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Robson Street, Celebrities Nightclub, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Numbers.

0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Robson Street, Vancouver
16 min walk • Robson Street, located in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, is a bustling shopping district known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of retail experiences. Stretching from BC Place Stadium to Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park, this thoroughfare is lined with a...
0.5 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Celebrities Nightclub, Vancouver
13 min walk • Celebrities Nightclub, a renowned hotspot in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, has been a cornerstone of the city's nightlife since its inception in 1910. Originally established as a theater, it transitioned into a nightclub in the 1970s and has since become an iconic...
0.4 miSW
Nautical history of the Arctic and Pacific
Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vancouver
11 min walk • The Vancouver Maritime Museum stands as a bastion of nautical heritage in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. Nestled in the picturesque setting of Vanier Park near the city's waterfront, the museum is dedicated to preserving and telling the story of the Pacific...
0.4 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Numbers, Vancouver
12 min walk • Numbers is a notable nightclub located in the vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada. This popular entertainment venue has become an integral part of the city's nightlife scene, known for its inclusive atmosphere and diverse range of events.
0.5 miS
Bridge
Burrard Street Bridge, Vancouver
12 min walk • The Burrard Street Bridge is an iconic landmark in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, Canada. This historic bridge, which spans the False Creek inlet, is a testament to the city's architectural heritage and urban design.
0.4 miSW
City history from First Nations to today
Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver
11 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque setting of Vanier Park, the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. This dynamic institution is dedicated to connecting people with the city's history, art, and culture through a diverse range...
0.4 miSW
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver
11 min walk • The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, is an astronomy museum located at Vanier Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The museum was opened on October 28, 1968 containing a Planetarium Star Theatre.
0.4 miS
Park, View point
Vanier Park, Vancouver
11 min walk • Vanier Park is a municipal park located in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, created in 1967. It is home to the Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, the City of Vancouver Archives, and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
~1420 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, Public art
Inukshuk, Vancouver
7 min walk • Inukshuk is an outdoor inuksuk by Alvin Kanak, installed at Vancouver's English Bay, in British Columbia. The inuksuk's base has a tablet recording that it was constructed in grey granite, and was commissioned by the government of the Northwest Territories for its pavilion at Expo 86, and later given to the City of Vancouver.
0.6 miSE
Bridge
Granville Street Bridge, Vancouver
16 min walk • The Granville Street Bridge is an eight lane bridge in Vancouver, British Columbia, bridging Downtown Vancouver southwest to the Fairview neighborhood. It spans False Creek and is 27.4 metres above Granville Island. It is part of Highway 99.
0.8 miSE
Park, Playground
George Wainborn Park, Vancouver
21 min walk • George Wainborn Park is a 2.5-hectare park along False Creek, located in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was opened in 2004 and named after George Wainborn, who served as Vancouver's Parks Commissioner for 33 years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sunset Beach?

Nearby attractions include Inukshuk, Vancouver (7 min walk), St. Paul's Anglican Church, Vancouver (8 min walk), Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver (11 min walk), Vanier Park, Vancouver (11 min walk).

How to get to Sunset Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sunset Beach:

Bus

Beach Ave at Nicola St • Lines: 23 (2 min walk)
Davie St at Nicola St • Lines: 23 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Davie St at Nicola St • Lines: 6 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Aquatic Centre Dock • Lines: False Creek Ferries Route 1, False Creek Ferries Route 2 (10 min walk)
Maritime Museum Dock • Lines: False Creek Ferries Route 2 (10 min walk)

Metro

Yaletown–Roundhouse • Lines: Canada Line (24 min walk)
Vancouver City Centre • Lines: Canada Line (25 min walk)