Jericho Beach

This beach was so much better than Kitsilano and Third Beach because it wasn't crowded and felt much cleaner. Parking was easy (either on the street or there is paid parking) and it was so nice to relax and not worry about the crowd.

I'd highly recommend coming here.

This is one of my favorite beaches, it's not usually really crowded like Kits or 3rd Beach unless it's a long weekend or a holiday. They have a decent size parking lot but I always bike here. There are also lots of bunnies hanging around. They also have I believe paddle boarding here where you can rent boards stuff. Overall I would say one of Vancitys best beaches....

I like this beach. Its near my home. Best of all in the summer time you can picnic here with a bunch of friends. Even play volleyball if you like. Parking is free but can be limited and you really have to hunt for it.

Came here recently at night to play Pokemon Go with S and we caught a lot of Charmander. So Happy.

This is the crown jewel of the city I live in and part of every citizen that grew up here. Every tourist should come here and walk or bike to the end (technically Spanish Banks). This is one of my favourite places on earth.

Host to the Folkfest, something about this place almost erases the negative aspects of Vancouver that have developed over recent years with the onslaught of rich douchery-doos (Kits beach cannot make the same claim).

There is no end to the things you can do here in summer and winter:
-walking
-cycling
-kayak rental
-eating on the patio of the galley overlooking an amazing view
-folkfest
-excellent BBQ options and special tables
- the list goes on

This is a park that citizens use and live in. One note, cyclists and pedestrian share this path but fast cyclists tend to ride the parallel road, Do not expect to break landspeed records, dog owners here tend to string their 15 foot leashes across the shared us trail for cyclists and elderly walkers alike, Also, where the paths do separate (more near Spanish banks dog park,.. I think the city should have reversed which side was which. Pedestrians not only ignore the signage but choose way more than 50% to walk on the bike side (I count every time I go because it is almost comical), I think this is because they wanty to be near where their dog is playing.

My favorite Vancouver swimming spot!

It's quite busy in summer, but cleaner, and less cluttered and crowded than Kits and English Bay. Where as neighboring Locarno Beach has a long shallow drop off which means you have to go a long way out to actually swim, the cove of Jericho Beach gets deep quickly, so you don't have to go more than a couple meters to actually swim.

The water is, well, the northern Pacific. Warm enough during the peak of summer, but we're not talking Miami: temperatures vary from brisk to Polar Bear. During the summer, water temperatures are posted daily on a chalkboard beside the concession stand.

it's quite well tended: there are life-guards in July and August, a concession stand, and a set of change rooms. (Note: the bathroom is open all season, but the change rooms are only open when schools out during the summer. Something to keep in mind if an early-September heat wave is tempting you into the water.)

If you get tired of the crowds at Kit's beach, it's not too far to walk West over to Jericho beach. It's a pretty walk, partially along the seawall, then along Point Grey Road, where there are some very beautiful homes. If the tide is low, you can even walk along the beach to get there - but it's slippery in points so watch your step!

The actual beach is more family-oriented than Kits Beach. There are lots of people out for the day picnicking and playing beach sports. There's also a fair sized park at Jericho and a nice path through it for walkers, joggers or bikers. The view is really beautiful, as you look across to the North Shore Mountains.

The beach is is gorgeous. There are logs set up so groups of people have a place to sit and enjoy the view. Bathroom and shower offered on the beach too!

I wonder how busy this place gets during the summer time!

Took a bus there. It has a large grassy area (with shade), a concession and washrooms. The beach is of medium size with fine sand. Do I hear picnic? There are logs strategically placed on the sand so you can park yourself on one or beside one. I walked in the water and it had a good sandy bottom but the beach is not long enough for a long walk. Water was a little silty. Nice views of the mountains. Nicest thing is that it is a little out of the downtown city hence not very crowded. Great place to relax. Two thumbs up!

If you want action go to Kitsilano beach which was absolutely packed, even has a large pool, amphitheater, a lot of beach volleyball, etc. Funny thing I saw adjacent Kitsilano is they have an off leash beach just for dogs... weird...but I guess that's a city slicker thing...as i wouldn't let my beach go to the dogs ;)

Jericho is a starter beach -- an entry point to the whole fantastic Point Grey Foreshore that stretches right out to UBC. It's a good spot for families because it lies close to a good size parking area, has a canteen, bathrooms, and a large area for picnics.

For this same reason, I prefer to keep on biking further west.

In the immediate proximity of the east end of Jericho Beach, the the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, the swanky Jericho Tennis Club, and Brock House Seniors Center really crowd the sandy area.

Head instead to the west end of Jericho, which offers a fun vantage of the sailing club. Plus in the grass area you can easily spot bunny rabbits and there are heavily laden blackberry bushes in September. Oh, and the bunnies really like the black berries. One of the speckled rabbits quickly became our best friend after we gave him one of the berries.

Jericho is one of my favorite beaches in Vancouver, because it tends to be more quiet and less busy than others. I think it's more of a dog-walking beach, because it's mainly dog-walkers I see when I come here.

There's a small pond where you can watch ducks swim and play, or the dogs chase after them. With all the ducks and the pooches, it's best to watch where you're stepping, if you know what I mean, but other than that this is a great place to relax and take in another great view of the city, and just breathe in the salty beach air.

I doubt I've covered most of the beach, as I just like to stay in one area, sit on a beach log and read or write. There's a small snack bar off to one side, near the duck pond, with washrooms nearby as well. Consider Jericho if you prefer a more quiet beach over busy Kits and English Bay.