Looking for a go-to beach to catch some spring and summer rays in BC? It comes as no surprise that there are plenty of options in and near Vancouver. However, there’s one that truly stands out from the crowd: Chesterman Beach in Tofino, which was recently named one of the best beaches in the world by CondĂ© Nast Traveler.
Known for its rugged coastline, crashing waves, and “wild beauty,” Chesterman Beach is a beach-goer’s dream. Wide stretches of smooth sand, large driftwood logs, and lush forest surround it all.
CNT recognizes Chesterman for its popularity among die-hard surfers, and the famed Wickaninnish Inn which overlooks the ocean. This lands the Vancouver Island beach in the #16 spot out of 34 beaches across the globe, which include destinations like Fiji, France, Costa Rica, and New Zealand.
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From the shores of Hawaii to Australia, here are the 34 best beaches in the world, according to CNT:
- Palm Cove Beach, Australia
- Honopu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
- Breckon, Shetland
- Wategos Beach, Australia
- Ora Beach, Indonesia
- Mona Vale Beach, Australia
- Dune du Pilat, France
- Noosa Beach, Australia
- Awaroa, South Island, New Zealand
- Die Plaat, Walker Bay Nature Reserve, South Africa
- Grand Anse, Grenada
- Keem Bay, Achill Island, Ireland
- Fakarava, French Polynesia
- Marathonisi, Zakynthos, Greece
- Praia do Sancho, Brazil
- Chesterman Beach, Vancouver Island, Canada
- Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles
- Seagrass Bay, Laucala Island, Fiji
- Hidden Beach, Palawan, Philippines
- Ile aux Cerfs, Mauritius
- Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
- Turquoise Bay, Exmouth, Australia
- Pink Sand Beach, Barbuda
- Playa Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
- Gantheaume Point, Broome, Western Australia
- Dolfynstrand, Namibia
- Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach, North Carolina
- RauĂ°asandur Beach, Iceland
- Jibei Island beach, Taiwan
- Uig Sands, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
- Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
- Al Mughsail, Salalah, Oman
- Playa Paraiso, Cayo Largo del Sur, Cuba
- Luskentyre, Outer Hebrides
So there you have it, beach lovers! It turns out you don’t have to buy a plane ticket to visit one of the best beaches in the world.
Happy sunbathing!
Chesterman BeachÂ
Where: Tofino, BC