Locarno Beach

Locarno Beach in Vancouver

Located on the Stanley Park Seawall system, Locarno Beach is on the west side of Jericho Park on Northwest Marine Dr between Discovery St and Tolmie St. Locarno Beach is a sandy beach with stands of tall evergreen trees nearby.

Due to extreme fire risk, a temporary ban on all BBQs is now in full effect at all Vancouver parks and beaches.

COVID-19 update: beaches

Lifeguards will patrol and supervise designated swimming areas at ten beaches: English Bay, Jericho, Kitsilano, Locarno, Spanish Banks East and West, Sunset, Second, Third, and Trout Lake.

Patrolled swimming areas will be marked by red and yellow coloured flags from 11:30am to 8:30pm every day throughout the season.

Trout Lake Beach is temporarily closed for swimming due to high E.coli levels present in the water. 

Visit Vancouver Coastal Health for updates on water quality at swimming beaches across the city

Features at Locarno Beach

  • Designated quiet beach (amplified sound is not permitted)
  • Concession
  • Public washrooms
  • Six volleyball courts
  • Picnic tables
  • Swimming raft
  • Free parking
  • Lifeguards from Victoria Day to Labour Day (late May to early September)

Things to do at Locarno Beach

Dog off-leash areas

Find all of Vancouver’s dog parks and off-leash areas, whether in your neighbourhood or along the water.

Volleyball

Vancouver has many options for playing volleyball. Find out about using indoor and outdoor volleyball courts, joining a volleyball league, or taking a volleyball course or workshop.

Windsurfing, skimboarding, and standup paddling

Locations, lessons, rules and rental info for windsurfing, skimboarding, standup paddling, and kiteboarding at Vancouver beaches.

Picnics

Picnics are a great way to enjoy parks. Reserve one of our designated picnic sites.

Seawall

Enjoy one of Vancouver's most popular destinations and take advantage of all there is to do and see along the Seawall! Download the map and learn more about this scenic path lining the city waterfront.