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Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada is a small but very popular beach for sunbathing and swimming.

Second Beach is good for swimming and sun-bathing in the summer months.

It is located a short walk along the Stanley Park Seawall from English Bay.

Second Beach is good for sunbathing.  There is lots of sand to lay out on and some logs to lean up against.

You can swim at Second Beach also.  There is a roped-off area in the middle where rocks have been cleared away.  It is too rocky to go out too far outside this area.  There is a lifeguard on duty during the summer.  Be aware that the ocean water does not ever get too warm in Vancouver for swimming.  For those that prefer a heated swimming pool, the Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool is right next to the beach.

There is NO beach volleyball on Second Beach because there isn't so much room and there is no court defined.  You need to go to English Bay Beach for volleyball.  Additionally, there are no watersport rentals.  Some people bring their own kayaks to use.

Second Beach can get very busy during sunny days in the summer.

There is a Concession Stand with quite a large menu and Washrooms at Second Beach.  Second Beach is also next to Ceperley Park with it's 2 playgrounds, and field where many people picnic and normally big events, such as the annual Terry Fox run happen.

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Second Beach Alcohol Pilot

Second Beach Alcohol Pilot in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Second Beach Alcohol Pilot allows for people to drink alcohol on Second Beach from June 1, 2023 to September 4, 2023 from 11am to 9pm daily.

Alcohol is only allowed on the beach, not the seawall or Ceperley Park which are next to it.

Some rules:

  • Alcohol is NOT permitted in the water.
  • Glass bottles or containers are NOT allowed.
  • Please properly dispose of trash.
  • Be respectful of this shared space.

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Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Where is Second Beach in Stanley Park?

Second Beach doesn't really have an address, but the address for the adjacent Concession Stand is 8501 Stanley Park Drive.  It is located near the intersection of Stanley Park Drive and North Lagoon Drive.  This is on the south-west side of Stanley Park between English Bay Beach(aka. 1st Beach) and Third Beach.

Where can you park for Second Beach in Stanley Park?

Above Ceperley Park parking lot in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Second Beach parking lot is a large parking lot on the west side of Stanley Park, but you have to drive all around Stanley Park to get to it.  There is another large parking lot on the east side above Ceperley Park which is easily accessed from the Beach Avenue entrance to Stanley Park.  Both of these parking lots are close to Second Beach.  For more detailed information (rates, times, etc.) about parking and parking lots in Stanley Park, please read: Parking in Stanley Park

How to get to Second Beach in Stanley Park?

Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

By Car: Enter Stanley Park from the Beach Avenue entrance and continue for about 1km.

By Walking: From English Bay, walk west along the Stanley Park Seawall for about 1km.

By Bicycle: From English Bay, take the bicycle path ABOVE the Stanley Park Seawall for about 1km.

By Bus: Take public transit to the corner of Denman St. and Davie St. which is at English Bay.  Walk or Bicycle from there(as described above).

What else is located near Second Beach in Stanley Park?

Second Beach is right on the Stanley Park Seawall and Ceperley Park.  There is a concession stand there.  Also, there is the Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool and Air India Memorial close by.

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