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Cox Bay Beach, Tofino

4.9
#4 of 21 in Beaches in Vancouver Island
Beach Nature / Park
Nestled next to Pacific Rim National Park and situated within Clayoquot Sound, Cox Bay Beach Resort is only a seven minute drive to the village of Tofino, providing easy access for exploring all the magnificence this World Heritage site has to offer
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  • By Terry S
    We enjoyed watching a class of children getting surfing lessons. Lots of activity and a nice place to watch the waves and listen to the surf.  more »
  • By GH93
    Both times we have been to Tofino we have always stayed with in a 10 minute cycling distance from Cox Bay, simply because it's nice during the day and especially for its sunsets over the water. If you...  more »
  • By wanterer44
    Surfed here a couple times during our last stay and it was a little crowded but as the swell picked up the crowd thinned. So beautiful  more »
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  • By Lauren Resch
    Awesome beach to watch surfing and walking out during low tide.
  • By Karan Sethi
    Beautiful bay and Beach area for any Tofino visitor and localites alike. If you're lucky, you will also be able to spot bald eagles either perched atop the spruces or flying around the area. There are easy hikes on both sides of the bay which can offer amazing sunset views and sights of surfers doing their bit in the pristine waters. There are resorts around the beach and these look like definite luxury spots for visitors.
  • By Arno Rogg
    Rough beach for surfing and not too beginner friendly but beautiful!
  • By Joao Vitor Squillace Teixeira
    Beautiful beach. Lots of surfers. We climbed the rocks beside the beach and it was a great experience.
  • By Sara Cooper
    Always beautiful
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