It's Legal. Pack the Cooler.

You can drink alcohol on Vancouver's beaches. Responsibly, of course. But legally.

Kits Beach is four minutes from our front door. Jericho and Spanish Banks are a few more. Once you get there, you have the full Vancouver skyline, the mountains, and the water. And now a proper cold beer or a glass of wine to take it all in with. This is the part of summer we have been waiting for.

Where You Can Go

The map below shows every approved beach and park in Vancouver for 2026. The gold pin is us. Not all beaches are on the list. English Bay, Sunset Beach, and Third Beach are still off-limits, which surprises most people.

What Each Beach Is Actually Like

The rules are the same everywhere. The experience is not.

Kitsilano Beach is the obvious choice, and it earns it. Four minutes from the shop, flat grass for groups, volleyball courts, the city skyline across the water. It gets busy fast on a sunny Saturday. Get there early if you want a good spot. Best for groups and people who want energy around them.

Jericho Beach is our honest pick. Less crowded, better mountain views, calmer crowd. There is usually space even on a warm weekend. Good for an afternoon that does not rush. If you are going with two or three people and want to actually hear each other talk, Jericho is the call.

Locarno Beach is barely on anyone's radar, which is exactly what makes it good. A quiet stretch west of Jericho with the same mountain backdrop and a fraction of the people. If you want a spot to yourself without driving out to the Fraser Valley, this is it.

Spanish Banks is spectacular at low tide. The flats open up and the water pulls back far enough that it genuinely feels like somewhere else. Late afternoon, low tide, something cold and sparkling. This is the one to save for when you want to actually impress someone.

Second Beach is a Stanley Park experience. More of a destination than a quick stop. The outdoor pool is next door. Feels slightly more formal than the west side beaches, but still relaxed. Good if you are making a whole day of it.

Our honest take on format: cans are the right call. No glass is not a suggestion. It is an actual rule, and it is enforced. Canned wine has gotten genuinely good, and a cold tall can is already cold when you get there. If you want to bring wine in a bottle, transfer it into a soft flask before you leave. That is what the regulars do.

If you are heading down this weekend, here is what we have in stock right now that travels well. Updated daily from our shelves.

Cans

Rosé

Sparkling

We are at 2752 West Broadway, four minutes from Kits Beach. Open daily 10am to 11pm. Come in before you go down. We will point you in the right direction.