About China Beach

“China Beach day-use area is a spectacular spot for family outings and day trips. The China Beach campground is a separate facility, located in a forested area with open understory just east of the China Beach day-use area and Juan de Fuca East trailhead. There are 78 drive-in campsites available at this campground. Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.”

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Tripadvisor

Raving Reviews

tripadvisor.com – almost five stars

YukonSarah

“Great Quiet Sandy Beach”

We did a day trip from Victoria to this area with 3 adults, 11, 10, 9 and 5 year old. Spent the morning at China Beach then headed to Botanical Beach after lunch. The walk down from the parking lot at China Beach was fairly easy. It is downhill but not too hard to get back up. There are outhouses both at the top and the bottom of the hill. The beach itself is beautiful and you can walk for a long way in either direction. We took a picnic (no garbages pack everything out with you) and had tones of space. By the time we left the beach was maybe only 1/8 full![…] just a note – there is no cell service.

Reviewed 2 September 2015

NeilStaveley

“Sandy Beach and driftwood galore!”

Great light walk down hill to the beach and lots of sand to lay a blanket and spend the afternoon! Water is cold but beach is full of polished stones and seaweed and driftwood. Can walk a good distance in either direction. The best sandy beach in the area!

Reviewed 18 August 2015

China Beach

Take a Day Off

The fine sand beach is ideal for picnicking, sandcastle building, wading and relaxing. Pack a lunch and your drinking water and please remember that fires are not permitted on the beach. Take a short walk to the western end of the beach to the waterfall or wander at length to the east. It is possible to walk along the beach between China Beach and Second Beach. Please respect the delicate vegetation and natural and cultural features of this park.

A Land Of Beauty

Vancouver Island is known for its isolated beaches, old growth rainforests and abundant marine life. Glide silently past otters, sea lions and shore birds in their natural surroundings or experience some of the greatest diversity of marine life in North America with an abundance of spectacular dive sites. Or Just sit along the beach and watch the wildlife while relaxing on the sandy shore.


Discover Paradise

Second Beach

More to See

Second Beach is reached from a 1 km trail down from the China Beach campsite via stairs and a fairly steep gravel trail. The 15-20 minute hike (each way) through the mature forest of Sitka spruce, Douglas fir and Western red cedar leads visitors to the great rolling breakers of a tumultuous sea.Take a Closer Look ›

Sidetrack Charters

China Beach – Whale Watching

Migration of the

WHALES

In the spring and fall, look for the magnificent grey whale offshore as it travels along its migratory route. As many as 17,000 of these mammoth creatures travel down the coast throughout the migration period; some, in fact, spend the summer off the shores of Vancouver Island where you can see them at China Beach.Take a Closer Look ›

China Beach

Park Amenities

Available Activities


Saltwater Fishing


Hiking


Swimming


Leashed Pets


Wind Surfing


Marine Wildlife Viewing


Road Cycling


Scuba Diving


Interpretive Programs


Canoeing


Wildlife Viewing

Available Facilities


Potable Water


Vehicle Camping


Campfires


Sani Station/Dump


Playground


Picnic Areas


Pit Toilets


Wheelchair Access


Wilderness Camping

Coastal Experiences

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