Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
A 10 minute walk from the house, Jericho Beach is a swimming beach, hosts a marsh full of songbirds and one of the most spectacular views in the city.
337 locals recommend
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdA 10 minute walk from the house, Jericho Beach is a swimming beach, hosts a marsh full of songbirds and one of the most spectacular views in the city.
Spanish Banks
Great beach for long walks during low tide.
West Coast rainforest park full of trails great for walking, jogging and tree hugging.
254 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveWest Coast rainforest park full of trails great for walking, jogging and tree hugging.
Popular Vancouver beach with great beachside playground, picnic areas, seawall, beach volley ball, tennis courts, concession and restaurant.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StPopular Vancouver beach with great beachside playground, picnic areas, seawall, beach volley ball, tennis courts, concession and restaurant.
Tiny lookout park with benches and grass. Stairs off to the left lead down to the rocky beach which is accessible at low tide.
Jean Beaty Park
3393 Point Grey RdTiny lookout park with benches and grass. Stairs off to the left lead down to the rocky beach which is accessible at low tide.
Food Scene
The pub food served at The Galley is great, but has nothing on the view from the outdoor patio. Hands down one of Vancouver's best kept secrets and one of the best restaurant views in the city.
24 locals recommend
The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery StThe pub food served at The Galley is great, but has nothing on the view from the outdoor patio. Hands down one of Vancouver's best kept secrets and one of the best restaurant views in the city.
Beyond Bread
3686 W 4th AveGreat artisan bread, croissants and coffee.
Fantastic, cozy Italian restaurant that routinely lands atop best of Vancouver lists. Make reservations at least 2 weeks in advance.
59 locals recommend
La Quercia
3689 W 4th AveFantastic, cozy Italian restaurant that routinely lands atop best of Vancouver lists. Make reservations at least 2 weeks in advance.
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlStarbucks
Burgoo Kitsilano
2272 W 4th AveGreat restaurant specializing in soups, stews and sandwiches.
Kid-friendly pub that is basic but tasty and close to home. We eat here often. Great patio in the summer time.
9 locals recommend
Displace Hashery
3293 W 4th AveKid-friendly pub that is basic but tasty and close to home. We eat here often. Great patio in the summer time.
Corner Cup Coffee House
3301 W 4th AveLocal coffee shop.
Amazing modern Thai cuisine. Make sure to call ahead for reservations as this restaurant is on many best of the city lists.
66 locals recommend
Maenam
1938 W 4th AveAmazing modern Thai cuisine. Make sure to call ahead for reservations as this restaurant is on many best of the city lists.
Casual spot with limited seating, but the best bagels this side of Montreal.
23 locals recommend
Solly's Bagelry
368 W 7th AveCasual spot with limited seating, but the best bagels this side of Montreal.
Excellent restaurant that focuses on locally sourced food and a seasonal menu.
76 locals recommend
The Oakwood Canadian Bistro
2741 W 4th AveExcellent restaurant that focuses on locally sourced food and a seasonal menu.
Delicious Middle Eastern inspired dishes and tapas. Service can sometimes be slow but there is a take-out window.
224 locals recommend
East Is East
3035 W BroadwayDelicious Middle Eastern inspired dishes and tapas. Service can sometimes be slow but there is a take-out window.
Hitoe Sushi
3347 W 4th AveThough we rarely eat sushi, this spot is very highly-rated.
Essentials
IGA
2286 W BroadwayGrocery store.
Capers Market
2285 W 4th AveFormerly Capers, this is now a Whole Foods grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Tatlow Park
2845 W 3rd AvePark with decent playground for kiddos.
Tennis courts, minimal playground and huge soccer field/baseball diamond great for running around and kite flying.
10 locals recommend
McBride Park
3350 W 4th AveTennis courts, minimal playground and huge soccer field/baseball diamond great for running around and kite flying.
Shopping
gravitypope Tailored Goods Vancouver
2203 W 4th AveOne of the best shoe stores in the city.
One of many shops located along the shopping corridor of 4th Ave. There are chain stores (Patagonia, Northface, etc) and local shops (Hip Baby, Ming Wo (kitchen wares), Spank (women's clothes))
64 locals recommend
lululemon
2101 W 4th AveOne of many shops located along the shopping corridor of 4th Ave. There are chain stores (Patagonia, Northface, etc) and local shops (Hip Baby, Ming Wo (kitchen wares), Spank (women's clothes))
Zulu Records
1972 W 4th AveThe best record store in the city - a landmark.
One of the best best bookstores in the city, with a focus on children's books. Also a great selection of toys and educational resources.
13 locals recommend
Kidsbooks
2557 W BroadwayOne of the best best bookstores in the city, with a focus on children's books. Also a great selection of toys and educational resources.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best selections of craft beer on tap in the city. Connected to a cold beer and wine store with an equally impressive selection.
54 locals recommend
Darby's Public House
2001 Macdonald StOne of the best selections of craft beer on tap in the city. Connected to a cold beer and wine store with an equally impressive selection.