July 2019 Issue #31 July 2019 Issue #31 4Guys | Page 181

Continuing the theme of unimaginative beach
names, Third Beach is the third beach that you’ll
reach if you walk around the Stanley Park from
English Bay (aka First Beach). Best reached on
foot or by bike (although there is parking avail-
able), Third Beach is a popular spot for people
to head to catch stunning sunsets over English
Bay. Summer nights often bring drum circles
and other musical gatherings to the beach, es-
pecially on Tuesday and Sunday evenings.
7. Third Beach
Head here for superlative views of the North
Shore, Point Grey, and even Bowen Island and
Vancouver Island on a clear day.
Close to downtown and the False Creek Fer-
ry, Sunset Beach is located on Beach Avenue
between Bute Street and Thurlow Street. Sun-
set Beach is less populated than other beaches
along the Seawall but it’s only a 30-minute walk
from most downtown hotels — making it a pop-
ular choice for visitors.
8. Sunset Beach
Home to the Sunset Beach Festival, which
marks the end of the annual LGBTQ2+ Pride
Parade every August, the beach also hosts the
unofficial 420 celebrations every April. Paid
parking is available from 6am-10pm and the
beach is easy to reach via transit on the C23
9. Locarno Beach
‘Hidden’ between Spanish Banks and Jericho
Beach, Locarno is designated as a quiet beach
(no amplified sound) and the stretch of sand
offers sunseekers a silent spot. It’s also home
to volleyball courts, a concession stand, and
washrooms, so it’s a popular location for sporty
visitors looking for a spot to skimboard, swim,
or play.
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