Awesome Places To Go On The Coast
Restaurants, Eateries, Pubs
Takeout pizza joint. Takes pride in ingredients, and their in-house made crusts, and their great zesty sauce! Yummo!
12 locals recommend
Pepper Creek Pizza & Pasta
4330 Sunshine Coast HwyTakeout pizza joint. Takes pride in ingredients, and their in-house made crusts, and their great zesty sauce! Yummo!
Delicious, fresh Chinese food featuring local ingredients and fantastic seasonal dishes. Great take-out, or Sunday buffet starts at 5:00. (Call them to find out current price.)
9 locals recommend
Golden City Restaurant
5550 Wharf AveDelicious, fresh Chinese food featuring local ingredients and fantastic seasonal dishes. Great take-out, or Sunday buffet starts at 5:00. (Call them to find out current price.)
Healthy inventive eats! Great bowls. Many vetegarian/vegan options. Famous for their breakfasts. Great ambiance at this gorgeous little place!
67 locals recommend
Basted Baker
5685 Cowrie StHealthy inventive eats! Great bowls. Many vetegarian/vegan options. Famous for their breakfasts. Great ambiance at this gorgeous little place!
Amazing takeout pizza, whether you're a carnivore, omnivore, or vegetarian! Creative specialty pizzas. Try the Surf & Turf! (Warning: danger of pizza addiction!)
Coastal Crust Pizzeria
5685 Cowrie StAmazing takeout pizza, whether you're a carnivore, omnivore, or vegetarian! Creative specialty pizzas. Try the Surf & Turf! (Warning: danger of pizza addiction!)
Fantastic location right on the marina, where you watch the boats and sea planes take off. Amazing outdoor seating. Even indoor areas are fairly open to the outdoors due to a huge garage style door that rolls up. Tasty food too! More than just pub grub.
106 locals recommend
Lighthouse Marine Pub
5764 Wharf AveFantastic location right on the marina, where you watch the boats and sea planes take off. Amazing outdoor seating. Even indoor areas are fairly open to the outdoors due to a huge garage style door that rolls up. Tasty food too! More than just pub grub.
Lucky's Barbecue House
5645 Wharf AveCasual BBQ fare.
Saffron Restaurant
5755 Cowrie StCreative Indian fusion.
Remember the 'The Beachcombers' TV show? Well, this is the place from the show! Molly's Reach. Excellent location on the waterfront. Sit outdoors, if you get a spot. Great brunch and delicious burgers! A local/historic favourite in Gibsons! A great place to hit for lunch before you drive out to The Hideaway!
81 locals recommend
Molly's Reach Restaurant
647 School RdRemember the 'The Beachcombers' TV show? Well, this is the place from the show! Molly's Reach. Excellent location on the waterfront. Sit outdoors, if you get a spot. Great brunch and delicious burgers! A local/historic favourite in Gibsons! A great place to hit for lunch before you drive out to The Hideaway!
Fun, lively gastropub in Davis Bay area of Sechelt, across from the beach and pier. North American fare with very tasty bowls. Great fish tacos. Good beer/liquor selection. Fantastic outdoor patio. Upbeat vibe. Best part: the ocean view on Davis Bay. Breathtaking sunsets!!!
101 locals recommend
The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyFun, lively gastropub in Davis Bay area of Sechelt, across from the beach and pier. North American fare with very tasty bowls. Great fish tacos. Good beer/liquor selection. Fantastic outdoor patio. Upbeat vibe. Best part: the ocean view on Davis Bay. Breathtaking sunsets!!!
The restaurant (formerly known as The Grasshopper pub) at the Pender Harbour Hotel has a killer view from high up, of the water and boats below, and mountains disappearing off into the distance. Great food too! North American fare and seafood and some Indian dishes. Fantastic, big outdoor patio. Even indoors has several large sliding doors they open to the patio and open air.
59 locals recommend
Pender Harbour Hotel
12671 Sunshine Coast HwyThe restaurant (formerly known as The Grasshopper pub) at the Pender Harbour Hotel has a killer view from high up, of the water and boats below, and mountains disappearing off into the distance. Great food too! North American fare and seafood and some Indian dishes. Fantastic, big outdoor patio. Even indoors has several large sliding doors they open to the patio and open air.
Who wants oysters? Great local seafood, steaks, etc. A Gibsons institution! Open Thursday - Sunday. (Closed at certain times during winter. Call to check.)
120 locals recommend
Smitty's Oyster House
643 School RdWho wants oysters? Great local seafood, steaks, etc. A Gibsons institution! Open Thursday - Sunday. (Closed at certain times during winter. Call to check.)
Tasty fresh North American/fusion fair and a vibrant kitschy fun atmosphere!
38 locals recommend
El Segundo
5755 Cowrie StTasty fresh North American/fusion fair and a vibrant kitschy fun atmosphere!
Taco Republic
106-5580 Wharf AveBig tasty burritos and Mexican fair. Casual dine in or take out.
Village Restaurant
5665 Cowrie StGreat for a "greasy spoon" diner style brunch!
Great vibe for dine in, patio, or take out. Pub grub, mains, and salads, and great selection of cocktails, beers etc. Join in for Happy Hour!
41 locals recommend
Batch 44 Brewery and Kitchen
5559 Wharf AveGreat vibe for dine in, patio, or take out. Pub grub, mains, and salads, and great selection of cocktails, beers etc. Join in for Happy Hour!
Said to be the best fish and chips on the Sunshine Coast! Over at beautiful Robert's Creek.
43 locals recommend
Sharkey's Fish Locker
1397 Roberts Creek RdSaid to be the best fish and chips on the Sunshine Coast! Over at beautiful Robert's Creek.
Fabulous Mexican eats and cocktails with a fun vibe!
26 locals recommend
The Barefoot Gecko Cantina Mexicana
444 Gower Point RdFabulous Mexican eats and cocktails with a fun vibe!
Aquí Es México
12808 Madeira Park RdYummy Mexican eats in cute quaint Madeira Park!
Ruby Lake Restaurant
15426 Sunshine Coast HwyLa Trattoria for Italian eats at beautiful Ruby Lake.
Shopping
Forgot something? Pop over the the General Store, which is located a few minutes away. Liquor store on premises with great selection.
29 locals recommend
Halfmoon Bay General Store
5642 Mintie RdForgot something? Pop over the the General Store, which is located a few minutes away. Liquor store on premises with great selection.
This is pretty much a Superstore. It's big, great choices, best prices on food on the Coast, if you're planning to cook up a big dinner!
28 locals recommend
Sechelt Your Independent Grocer
5530 Sunshine Coast HwyThis is pretty much a Superstore. It's big, great choices, best prices on food on the Coast, if you're planning to cook up a big dinner!
Fresh local fruits and veggies, honey, jams, foods, art items. Happening on Saturdays. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Open from first Saturday in April until the last Saturday in September.
46 locals recommend
Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market
5800 Cowrie StFresh local fruits and veggies, honey, jams, foods, art items. Happening on Saturdays. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Open from first Saturday in April until the last Saturday in September.
See their website as there are different things to do on different days: http://gibsonspublicmarket.com/
86 locals recommend
Gibsons Public Market
473 Gower Point RdSee their website as there are different things to do on different days: http://gibsonspublicmarket.com/
A mini mall 20 minutes away with a grocery store, clothing boutiques, coffee, BC Liquor Store etc.
Trail Bay Centre
5755 Cowrie StA mini mall 20 minutes away with a grocery store, clothing boutiques, coffee, BC Liquor Store etc.
Parks & Nature
Great hiking trails with boardwalks and amazing views. Only 5 minutes from The Hideaway!
137 locals recommend
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
Great hiking trails with boardwalks and amazing views. Only 5 minutes from The Hideaway!
More trails for the hiking enthusiast with the water falls that you here while you are here at The Hideaway. 5 minute drive.
Homesite Creek
British Columbia 101More trails for the hiking enthusiast with the water falls that you here while you are here at The Hideaway. 5 minute drive.
Beautiful pier for photos, or walk on the beach below. Always wonderfully breezy, and when the tide is out, there is a nice sand peninsula to walk on.
Davis Bay Pier
Sunshine Coast HighwayBeautiful pier for photos, or walk on the beach below. Always wonderfully breezy, and when the tide is out, there is a nice sand peninsula to walk on.
I have not been! But there are white sand beaches there and breathtakingly beautiful. (Please Google for transportation there. You will need a boat or hire a water taxi.)
24 locals recommend
Thormanby Island
I have not been! But there are white sand beaches there and breathtakingly beautiful. (Please Google for transportation there. You will need a boat or hire a water taxi.)
The Skookumchuck rapids is one of BC’s natural wonders! A lovely 4km (1 hour) hike up to the powerful tidal rapids. Look up the tide tables, as you will want to see this during higher tide time of the day. Spectacular! Roughly an hour drive from The Hideaway.
171 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdThe Skookumchuck rapids is one of BC’s natural wonders! A lovely 4km (1 hour) hike up to the powerful tidal rapids. Look up the tide tables, as you will want to see this during higher tide time of the day. Spectacular! Roughly an hour drive from The Hideaway.
Great little waterfront park 5 minutes drive from The Hideaway with good amenities and a nice flat boat launch. Nice picnic spot. Great for kids.
22 locals recommend
Coopers Green Park
5500 Fisherman RdGreat little waterfront park 5 minutes drive from The Hideaway with good amenities and a nice flat boat launch. Nice picnic spot. Great for kids.
Ruby Lake
15427–15899 Sunshine Coast HwyBig, beautiful lake with lovely warm water for swimming and kayaking.
Trout Lake
Deep water lake.
Into mountain biking? Big Tree trails is the place to go with well made trails and awesome views!
Big Tree Trail
Into mountain biking? Big Tree trails is the place to go with well made trails and awesome views!
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park Campground
Dakota Ridge Ski Area
Skiing and snowshoeing on the Sunshine Coast during winter!
This is a great day trip destination located on Thormanby Island with beautiful white sandy beaches. Google for details and water taxi schedule.
Buccaneer Bay Provincial Park
1018 Buccaneer Bay ShorelineThis is a great day trip destination located on Thormanby Island with beautiful white sandy beaches. Google for details and water taxi schedule.
Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
Redrooffs RoadBeach and pier just 5 minutes away.
More Shopping & Essentials
Because you might need a Phillips head screwdriver while on vacation? Never know! They have other household items too, such a water shoes, toys, games etc.
Canadian Tire
4380 Sunshine Coast HwyBecause you might need a Phillips head screwdriver while on vacation? Never know! They have other household items too, such a water shoes, toys, games etc.
Big drug store, with absolutely everything you could possibly need! All major brands, boutique brands, vitamins/supplements, household stuff etc.
38 locals recommend
London Drugs
900 Gibsons WayBig drug store, with absolutely everything you could possibly need! All major brands, boutique brands, vitamins/supplements, household stuff etc.
Drug store with all the essentials, and larger cosmetics and skincare section featuring luxury brands.
Shoppers Drug Mart
Drug store with all the essentials, and larger cosmetics and skincare section featuring luxury brands.
Getting Around
Langdale Terminal station
1376 Port Mellon HwyBC Ferries Powell River (Saltery Bay) Terminal
Need to rent a bike or scooter? Go see Scotty's! *Tip: Book your rental online to make sure you get a bike! Now, where to go? Depending on what you like, please do an internet search for "Sunshine Coas tourism" and you'll see many great websites and you can customize your itinerary just for you and your family! :D
9 locals recommend
Scotty's Rentals Inc
611 Gower Point RdNeed to rent a bike or scooter? Go see Scotty's! *Tip: Book your rental online to make sure you get a bike! Now, where to go? Depending on what you like, please do an internet search for "Sunshine Coas tourism" and you'll see many great websites and you can customize your itinerary just for you and your family! :D
Arts & Culture
Tems Swiya Museum
5555 Sunshine Coast HwyShishalh Nation museum.
Entertainment & Activities
Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club
3206 BC-101Beautiful theatre with great sound, playing the latest blockbusters. New movie each week! Plus plays and operas. Google for info.
24 locals recommend
Ravens Cry Theatre
5555 Sunshine Coast Hwy Beautiful theatre with great sound, playing the latest blockbusters. New movie each week! Plus plays and operas. Google for info.