San Josef Bay
San Josef Bay Sand Beaches
Breathtaking San Josef Bay
Breathtaking San Josef Bay
Vancouver Island, known for its rugged coastline, soaring trees and abundance of wildlife, is also home to one of the best beaches in the world, according to a new list compiled by travel experts.
San Josef Bay on northern Vancouver Island cracked number 36 on 2023’s The World’s 50 Best Beaches Ever list,
Breathtaking San Josef Bay
Breathtaking San Josef Bay
Breathtaking San Josef Bay
San Josef Bay is a spectacular wilderness beach in a protected bay, with rugged boulders and bordered on all sides by towering pines. San Josef Bay, with its parking lot roughly two hours west of Coal Harbour (15 minutes from Port Hardy - just much more beautiful), takes about 45 minutes to reach by hike and has been described as “brea
San Josef Bay is a spectacular wilderness beach in a protected bay, with rugged boulders and bordered on all sides by towering pines. San Josef Bay, with its parking lot roughly two hours west of Coal Harbour (15 minutes from Port Hardy - just much more beautiful), takes about 45 minutes to reach by hike and has been described as “breathtaking” and “one of the most incredible unspoiled beaches you will ever see” that should be on every “must-visit” list.
Easy Hike to San Josef Bay
Easy Hike to San Josef Bay
Easy Hike to San Josef Bay
The trail to San Josef Bay is very well maintained. The trail is easier to walk on than many on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
The sand is incredibly soft and so wonderful to walk on - barefoot!
At San Josef Bay you can see the sea stacks and caves by walking to your far right once you arrive at the beach. Please remember though, they are only accessible at low tide, so plan accordingly.
3D of San Josef Bay
Easy Hike to San Josef Bay
Easy Hike to San Josef Bay
Check out the 3d Google map of San Josef Bay