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Jericho Beach
Category: Active Life Beaches Beaches [Edit]
Wallace St & Discovery StVancouver, BC V6R 4K5
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
15 reviews for Jericho Beach
15 reviews in English
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Review from Trish W.
Vancouver, BC
1/29/2012
I have spent many days and nights at Jericho Beach. And only one minor run in with a rent-a-cop telling me to leave in the middle of the night.
It's really a wonderful place. Beach volleyball, big park, docks on either side at the sailing center or the yacht club. The sailing center on the western end of the beach also has a restaurant upstairs which offers unrivaled views of the area from the balcony.
If you want to go to the beach in Vancouver, without being on the downtown side, go to Jericho or anywhere west of that. Unless you are a douchebag, then please don't pollute our environment. -
Review from reyz a.
9/5/2011
Whether you are watching the north shore mountains in snowy winter day or baking in the sun playing v-ball...I love this part of Point Grey. Jericho is where you begin your run up to UBC, if you are into hills. It's a nice spot for picnics it is close to a good size parking area, the beach canteen, and bathrooms (washrooms, for the Canadian cousins)
Old barracks dot the area and is in proximity to the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, and the Jericho Tennis Club.
If you don't like the big crowds off of Kits, head down here early...and just kick back. -
Review from Lauren N.
12/4/2008
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. -
Review from Chloë E.
Vancouver, BC
12/4/2008
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. -
Review from Reena M.
11/9/2010 4 Check-ins Here
Love this beach. Every year UBC has its annual Day of the Longboat race in which I have participated 4 or 5 times. I love it! And the restaurant up there has good burgers!
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Review from Sheila W.
BC
11/28/2008 1 photo
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. -
Review from Mercedes G.
Vancouver, BC
9/25/2008
Who knew feeding ducks at Jericho beach could be such fun?! My boyfriend first took me to Jericho in the summer and I fell head over heels. We bought duck pellets at a nearby pet supplies store and strolled through the park to the water fowl hangout. As soon as we through out the first handful of pellets, the onslaught began - ducks, everywhere! Not just ducks either, sneaky crows and few stray 'mine!, mine! mine!' seagulls managed to get there beaks in there. These birds are very good communicators, they nearly instinctively know where to get the grub...or they just learn quickly. Either way, it is a highly entertaining afternoon activity.
If ducks aren't your thing, you can hang out at the beach and play volleyball, or have a picnic at one of the many tables set out.
We went on a stroll through the park and picked wild blackberries along the path, while enjoying the soft sunlight through the trees. It is truly beautiful here and highly recommended for a day trek. -
Review from Reesa T.
8/7/2009
Wow- What a view. I'm from the Seattle area and am not missing out of beautiful views- nonetheless, the view from Jericho Beach is something to take in!
Clean park- we went during the Vancouver Folk Music Festival and I was impressed even then (with all the traffic) with the clean and natural state of the park.
Sprawling in sections so that it feels much larger than it actually is and with a wetland-like area with really georgous willow trees!
Win and worth the visit!!! -
Review from Sabrina S.
Montréal, QC
8/29/2009
What a great spot! If you like to play beach volleyball , meet new ppl and enjoy the view, Jericho is the place to be:)
I like to walk onto the ocean when the tide is low and it feels like I can almost reach the big ships that are right in the middle of the sea:)
Jericho and Spanish banks are the reason I moved to bc.
Enjoy it! -
Review from Mark W.
Vancouver, BC
8/13/2009
Jericho Beach is where you go if you want a killer view of the North Shore mountains. While it's not too crowded, it is kid city. I prefer Kits Beach, but if you want to do some biking and want a quieter place, Jericho Beach is where it's at.
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Review from Lee N.
Vancouver, BC
8/13/2009
A sunny Saturday during the folk fest, slowly sailing by in my little boat from the Jericho Sailing Association, good way to enjoy Vancouver. Music, a steady breeze, great view of the city and out on the water, that's Jericho Park for me. Of course it often rains during the folk fest so I really enjoy the years it doesn't.
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Review from BB H.
Burnaby, BC
5/18/2010
Not a beach person at all but love the tennis courts here especially on super windy days. The sounds of the sailboat masts and sails on these days also is kind of funky and cool (yes, that may sound weird but there ya go).
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Review from Vanessa G.
7/19/2010
Jericho beach almost makes me feel like i am in a smaller city.. it's kind of tucked away from Spanish Banks and Kits in it's own little alcove. Situated between 2 sailing clubs it's still a stunning spot to catch some sunshine and go for a dip. What is even more perfect is spending the Folk Fest weekend down there and getting to absorb all that music for FREE!
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Review from David L.
1/23/2010
Jericho Beach is situated on the West Side of Vancouver minutes away from Kitsilano and UBC. It is popular during the summer time as there are picnic tables, sailing opportunities such as sailing lessons, and fairly good size pier for fishing and crabbing. Also, there is a large concession stand open during the warmer months. This beach isn't as popular as Kitsilano, but it's nice place just to relax and enjoy a quiet Vancouver day.
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Review from Mike S.
Delta, BC
6/10/2011
Great view great beach! I think i prefer it to kits, it's not as packed and you can usually find parking!
