Dundarave Beach West Vancouver

Dundarave Beach: West Vancouver's Village Beach and Pier

Category: Beaches & Parks | Area: Dundarave, West Vancouver | Cost: Free | Best for: Families, seawalk strolls, ice cream on the pier, sunsets

Dundarave Park is a small, much-loved waterfront park at the foot of 25th Street. It has a sandy beach, a wading pool for kids, a playground and the historic Dundarave Pier, with the shops and cafés of Dundarave Village just up the hill. It is also where the West Vancouver Seawalk begins, so many visitors pair a beach stop with a walk along the water to Ambleside.

Where Is Dundarave Beach?

The beach is at the foot of 25th Street, below Marine Drive, between Ambleside and Caulfeild.

A Bit of History

Before the Lions Gate Bridge, West Vancouver was reached by ferry. Dundarave Pier was built in 1915 at the site of an early landing and has been rebuilt over the years after storm damage.

Things to See and Do

Walk the Seawalk

The Centennial Seawalk runs east from Dundarave Park along the shoreline, just under two kilometres to 18th Street, with views of Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge and the city.

Swim from the Beach

The sandy beach is good for a dip on warm days, and a floating swimming dock is installed near the pier in summer when it is open.

Bring the Kids

A wading pool and playground make Dundarave an easy family outing.

Explore Dundarave Village

Bellevue Avenue and Marine Drive have cafés, ice cream shops and restaurants a short walk from the sand.

Getting There

By transit: Buses along Marine Drive stop in Dundarave Village.

By car: Street parking near the park is limited and busy in summer.

On foot: Walk the Seawalk from Ambleside, about 2 km.

Good to Know

• Dogs are not allowed in Dundarave Park.
• Public washrooms are on site.
• Drinking alcohol is permitted only in the designated area of the park during set hours.
• There are no lifeguards.

Best Time to Visit

Summer afternoons for swimming, or any clear evening for a sunset walk on the pier.

More Beaches Nearby

Walk the Seawalk east to Ambleside Beach, or drive west to rugged Whytecliff Park near Horseshoe Bay. Compare all options in our guide to the best beaches in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are dogs allowed at Dundarave Beach?

No. Dogs are not permitted in Dundarave Park. Ambleside Park has an off-leash dog area with beach access.

Is Dundarave Beach sandy?

Yes, it has a short sandy beach, with rockier shoreline along the Seawalk.

How long is the walk from Dundarave to Ambleside?

About 2 km along the Seawalk, roughly a 30-minute stroll.

Photo: Dundarave, West Vancouver (349799835) by Andrea Schaffer from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.