Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
Beautiful sunsets, lots of people having picnics and playing frisbee/volleyball, and lifeguard-supervised swimming. Kid-friendly with snack bar and bathroom nearby.
235 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
Beach AveBeautiful sunsets, lots of people having picnics and playing frisbee/volleyball, and lifeguard-supervised swimming. Kid-friendly with snack bar and bathroom nearby.
Perfect for bike rides, short and long walks, some wildlife viewing, and excellent sightseeing and people-watching. Second Beach is very kid-friendly as is Lost Lagoon.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdPerfect for bike rides, short and long walks, some wildlife viewing, and excellent sightseeing and people-watching. Second Beach is very kid-friendly as is Lost Lagoon.
Food Scene
D'oro Gelato & Caffè
1094 Denman StDelicious gelato and great coffee too!
Our FAV spot for pizza. Crispy thin crust, tangy sauce, and nice variety (artichoke & pesto, red onion and tomato, mushroom & chorizo, etc.) The staff is fun too!
25 locals recommend
Nat's New York Pizzeria
2684 W BroadwayOur FAV spot for pizza. Crispy thin crust, tangy sauce, and nice variety (artichoke & pesto, red onion and tomato, mushroom & chorizo, etc.) The staff is fun too!
Shopping
They do great work on hair, support the arts, and donate to charity. Owner is also a total sweetheart.
Volume Studio Gallery Ltd. Hair Salon (Right Side) / Garden & Decor (Left Side)
1209 Bute StThey do great work on hair, support the arts, and donate to charity. Owner is also a total sweetheart.
Fast, friendly, excellent service. Clothes always look great whether dropped off for cleaning or alteration/repair.
Sperle's Dry Clean
1177 Davie StFast, friendly, excellent service. Clothes always look great whether dropped off for cleaning or alteration/repair.
Arts & Culture
Tons of fun! If you are male, female, gay, straight, or anywhere in between those things you will have a good time. No party poppers allowed.
96 locals recommend
Celebrities Nightclub
1022 Davie StTons of fun! If you are male, female, gay, straight, or anywhere in between those things you will have a good time. No party poppers allowed.
Essentials
Friendly staff, decent prices, healthy options, and usually short lines. I buy most of my produce and dry goods here and have for years.
10 locals recommend
West Valley
1156 Bute StFriendly staff, decent prices, healthy options, and usually short lines. I buy most of my produce and dry goods here and have for years.