Long Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Long Beach featuring surfing, general coastal views and rocky coastline
Long Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach
Long Beach featuring a beach, cycling and island images
Long Beach featuring a beach and surfing as well as a small group of people
Long Beach showing a beach

The national reserve’s longest beach is home to marine wildlife, stunning views and crashing waves that lure surfers to these shores.

Long Beach lives up to its name by stretching across 10 miles (16 kilometres) of Vancouver Island’s scenic west coast. The beach, known for its surfing and marine wildlife, is part of the Pacific Rim National Reserve. As the sun sets over the horizon, relax on the soft sand and watch the water glisten with changing hues.

As its name suggests, this stretch of sand is the longest in the Pacific Rim National Reserve. Although the coastline has a rugged, rocky appearance, the sand is very fine and soft. Trek for miles along the coast and listen to the calming sound of waves gently lapping or violently crashing onto the shore. Follow trails leading from the ocean inland through the rainforest.

Let the kids play and make sand castles or collect driftwood on the beach. Climb to the top of Incinerator Rock for breathtaking views of sand, water and forests.

Take advantage of the large waves to practice surfing. Try to capture the perfect photo of a friend or family member riding the waves. In the spring you may also see grey or humpback whales. The beach is popular in winter among storm watchers.

Use the many amenities: picnic tables, outdoor showers and bathrooms. Enjoy a picnic with the family in front of the setting sun as it descends beyond the horizon.

Sit around a bonfire in the evening and play games or musical instruments with friends. You can stay at a resort in the area or reserve a spot at a camping site. Bring wetsuits to brave the cold ocean water. There is a small fee for entrance to the beach.

Long Beach is located in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on the west coast of Vancouver Island. To the north, you will find Schooner Cove to the south is Combers Beach. From Tofino, drive south for 10 minutes to reach Long Beach, which is about 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) away. Use the convenient parking lots along the beach.

Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina

Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina

3.5 out of 5
1943 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC
The price is ₹28,509 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹28,509
₹33,251 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Ucluelet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay at Canadian Princess. The Harbour master suite is really spacious and great for multi night stay. Easy to walk into town for meals. Comfy beds. Only complaint is that the building is a bit noisy - you can hear washrooms and kids in other rooms around you. But nothing that ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

4 out of 5
596 Marine Drive, Ucluelet, BC
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Ucluelet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Great views of the ocean"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
Hotel Zed Tofino

Hotel Zed Tofino

3 out of 5
1258 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹33,658 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹33,658
₹39,434 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tofino. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice. Clean quiet room. Property looked after."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hotel Zed Tofino
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Reef Point Cottages

Reef Point Cottages

3 out of 5
1012 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Ucluelet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 hot tubs. Popular attractions Terrace Beach and Little Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (584 reviews)
"Cute and cozy cottages"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Reef Point Cottages
Wild Pacific Waterfront Cabins

Wild Pacific Waterfront Cabins

3 out of 5
277 Boardwalk, Reef Point, Ucluelet, BC
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Ucluelet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Terrace Beach and Little Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (203 reviews)
"Nice place for a cabin for a couple. It a lower cabin. There are no directions as to how to turn on the heat in the main part of the cabin. The hot tub outside our window was out of order, though we would not used it anyway. The cabin is within walking distance to the Ucluelet Wild Pacific Trail ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Wild Pacific Waterfront Cabins
Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos

Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos

3.5 out of 5
230 Main Street, Tofino, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Tofino. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Chesterman Beach and Eagle Aerie Gallery are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (340 reviews)
"Was a very comfortable room with a great view! Easy to walk through Tofino. Close to all the shops. Nice little deck for reading and viewing the ocean. Would stay again! Great cafe bakery down stairs!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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