Wreck Beach

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Yes. Public pit toilets are located at the top of trail 6 (the main trail), trail 3 and also at the beach.
Yes. Food vendors available from May to Sept on the beach. Alcohol generally available on any reasonably hot day.
Yes. But free parking is hard to find. Paid parking available for around $10 per day.
Nudity not required.

The Good

  • Vancouver's most well known and authentic nude beach. You are guaranteed to be amongst nude people almost year round (yes, even in winter!)
  • Great friendly community feel with lots vendors selling food, clothing and alcohol during the summer months. Locals will keep an eye on your belongings and have been known to chase away undesirable people. Police and park rangers also regularly patrol the beach.
  • Amazing sunset view and drum circles common on Saturday or Sunday evenings
  • The best sandy beach you'll find in Vancouver with no rocks, stones or seaweed
  • Wreck has a young vibe and you'll see all ages here. Being close to UBC (The University of British Columbia) it attracts a lot of newbies.
  • Very first-timer friendly. The majority of the nude beach regulars sit to the left of the stairs (when descending) in front of Stormin Norman's grill.

The Bad

  • Public holidays can get horrifically busy here with lots of boats and a much higher ratio of textiles (non-nude). Canada Day on July 1st is usually the worst, followed by May long and August long weekend.
  • The stairs! To get to the beach you'll need to descend approximately 500 stairs. The harder part is going back up at the end of the day, especially if you've had a few drinks. Moderate fitness is advised.
  • The vibe here on weekend evenings can change to more of a party scene around sunset. Weekdays are much more chill and relaxed.
  • Low tide at Wreck can mean a 100m or so stroll to the water. Some people take the opportunity to throw a frisbee or kick a ball on the extra sand (naked or clothed).
  • Alcohol on the beach is technically illegal, even if it is widely available and consumed. Patrolling uniformed police will make your pour it out if they see it. So keep it undercover if you need to!

The Naked Truth

Wreck Beach is legendary and you'll feel like you're a million miles away from civilization. The beach feels like a Hawaiian oasis and has a unique bohemian vibe. Most locals are initially shocked by the number of people who are actually fully nude on the beach. Needless to say that after a few visits it seems abnormal to be fully clothed down here. We might be bias because it's our local beach, but we think Wreck is the best nude beach in North America.
Summer can be short in Canada and most Vancouverites try to squeeze out as much sun as they can. Join them and embrace the West Coast vibes at the only official nude beach in British Columbia.

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British Columbia, Canada, North America, and Vancouver

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Our Visit

Wreck Beach is a clothing-optional beach located in Pacific Spirit Regional Park, which is in turn part of the University Endowment Lands just west of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

 

Getting There

Parking on a hot summer's day can be futile and stressful. All the free street parking disappears early in the morning and parking garages can be ridiculously full.  The closest options for parking is the UBC West Parkade or the Precise ParkLink - both cost around $10 a day on weekends or $20 a day on weekdays and are a 400m walk to the start of the Wreck Beach stairs. You'll have more luck parking on a weekday or a weekend morning.
About 15 bus lines link the UBC Campus to the majority of Metro Vancouver and it is about a 20min ride from downtown Vancouver. The fastest bus is the #99 express which runs along Broadway to University Boulevard and Westbrook Mall. The walk to the Wreck Beach stairs is about 10mins from the bus stop at UBC and there are plenty of shops to stock up on food and drink if you need.
Uber and taxis will set you back upwards of $35+ from downtown Vancouver and aren't recommended.

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