Willows Beach

At Willows Beach, you'll be greeted with spectacular views over the Haro Strait to the looming Mount Bachelor and the Olympic Mountains. On a clear day, this beach, which faces southwest, has the best views of all the beaches in Victoria.

Willows Beach is one of Victoria's few beaches with a large green space behind it, ideal for kicking a ball around it or playing the game of Frisbee. The spacious lawns will appeal to families since they are ideal for setting up a picnic and allowing little children to run around. On the north side of the open space, there are restrooms, and a small teahouse operates seasonally right on the water's edge. Soft sand surrounds the beach, which spans almost a kilometer in a gentle arc. The smooth sand emerges at low tide, and beach walking is a popular pastime. When the sea is high or rough, a walkway and Esplanade Drive are suitable choices just back from the beach.