Sombrio Beach
Capital Regional District, BC
Surf, Sand, and Serenity
Beach & Trail
A remote beach popular for surfing, beachcombing, and exploring. Accessible by a short hike through the rainforest, it features waterfalls and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for a day of adventure or relaxation.
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Beach Access, Camping, Hiking, Washrooms, Surfing, Trails, Waterfall

The beach can be accessed from British Columbia Highway 14 via the Sombrio Beach Trailhead, where there are parking and restroom facilities. There are three cutoff points to the beach from the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail: Sombrio Beach (East) at kilometre 28.0; Sombrio Beach (West) at kilometre 29.6; and Sombrio Beach (West-west) at kilometre 30.2. There is a camping site at East Sombrio Beach with restroom facilities.
"Arrived to minimal cars in the lot on a misty morning. Lots of backpackers! Hit the beach and immediately noticed humpback whales showing off. Spent a few hours watching them before making my way to the canyon slot waterfall. Gorgeous falls! Wandered the low tide potholes before heading out after about 6 hours with toddler and two dogs in tow. Happy to finally check this spot off my list! I would not attempt this on a weekend, it’s always insane." --Merissa Ionescu, Alltrails.com
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Capital Regional District, BC
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