We are so lucky to have so many beautiful beaches accessible to us in Metro Vancouver.

While stunning, getting to the beach and finding a parking spot can be frustrating, especially if you plan on sleeping in past 8 a.m. Luckily, many of Metro Vancouver’s beaches are accessible by transit, so you can skip driving and finding parking.

We’ve compiled a selection of Metro Vancouver beaches along with popular nearby transit options! Visit translink.ca/tripplanner for more route options, details, and to plan your trip.

Ambleside Park

📍 Location: 1150 Marine Dr, West Vancouver

🚌 Buses: 250 Vancouver/Horseshoe Bay, 257 Vancouver/Horseshoe Bay Express

💡 Good to know: Ambleside has a little 18-hole pitch-and-putt golf course. Clubs can be rented, so no need to bring them with you if you feel like golfing after or before your beach visit.

Barnet Marine Park

📍 Location: 8181 Barnet Rd, Burnaby

🚌 Bus: 160 Port Coquitlam Station/Kootenay Loop

💡 Good to know: The beach is just one of the main things you can do. The park has it all — including trails, fishing, an off-leash dog area, picnic areas, and a bike skills park.

English Bay Beach

📍 Location: Beach Ave, Vancouver

🚌 Buses: 5 Downtown/Robson, 6 Downtown/Davie, 23 Beach/Main Street Station

💡 Good to know: Try renting a kayak at English Bay, or if you’re looking for something more restful, a beach chair and umbrella!

Crescent Beach

📍 Location: Beecher St, Surrey

🚌 Bus: 350 Crescent Beach/White Rock Centre

💡 Good to know: Enjoy swimming, beach volleyball and scenic views from the pier and nature trails.

Dundarave Park

📍 Location: Marine Dr, West Vancouver

🚌 Buses: 250 Vancouver/Horseshoe Bay, 257 Vancouver/Horseshoe Bay Express

💡 Good to know: There’s also a kids playground and the park is the start of the Centennial Seawalk.

Jericho Beach

📍 Location: 3941 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver

🚌 Buses: 4 Powell/UBC, 44 UBC/Downtown, 84 UBC/VCC–Clark Station

💡 Good to know: This is a great sunset spot! Plan your trip accordingly to arrive just in time to grab a spot and enjoy the view.

Kitsilano Beach

📍 Location: Cornwall Ave and the north end of Yew St., Vancouver

🚌 Bus: 2 Macdonald/Burrard Station

💡 Good to know: Their famous, 137-metre outdoor pool is open until in the summer until mid-September, but be sure to pre-register to ensure you’ve got a swimming spot. It’s not necessary but recommended.

Spanish Banks

📍 Location: 4801 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver

🚌 Buses: 44 UBC/Downtown, 84 UBC/VCC–Clark Station

💡 Good to know: Spanish Banks is divided into three areas: the east, west and extension. While they all have great views, they also have different rules so be sure to check before you go.

Sunset Beach

📍 Location: 1204 Beach Ave, Vancouver

🚌 Buses: 2 Macdonald/Burrard Station, 23 Beach/Main Street Station

💡 Good to know: The Aquabus can take you over to Granville Island if you’re looking to extend your day for only $9. It’s a short ride and fun for kids.

White Pine Beach

📍 Location: Belcarra Regional Park, Port Moody

🚌 Bus: 150 White Pine Beach/Coquitlam Central Station (seasonal route from about mid-April to Labour Day)

💡 Good to know: Part of Belcarra Regional Park, its forested trails, rocky beaches and mountain views make this regional park a ​great place to explore year round.

Don’t forget your beach-day essentials too:

• small soft cooler with lunch and snacks (soft so that it can be folded away after lunch)
• a towel
• a blanket to sit on
• sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses
• swimsuit
• your Compass Card to hop on transit
• a book, if you’re a reader
• a charged-up phone to take Trip Planner with you
• a small backpack or tote to carry everything in

What beaches do you recommend visiting on transit? Any we missed on our list? Let us know in the comments below along with how you can ride transit there. Have a great day at the beach!