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Tofino & Ucluelet magic: where to stay, eat, and breathe deep.
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items The ultimate journey to the west-coast of Vancouver island list, from the drive to the destination. From the Nanaimo ferry terminal it’s about a 2.5 hour drive with gorgeous views and eclectic stops along the way. This is one of my all time fav stayc...
These are cutest and coziest little beehive shaped cabins, right on McKenzie beach, close to the town of Tofino. You can walk outside your cabin door and be on the sand in minutes. Tacofino and Wildside grill (amazing local food!) are located right a...
Ocean Village Resort - UPDATED 2025 Prices, Reviews & Photos
Must stop spot alert!! Come here in the warmer season and see the cutest goats on the roof. This place is a local market with tons of great food and gifts, perfect for souvenirs or picking up munchies on the way to the destination, and there is a lot...
The Old Country Market
My favourite time to come to cathedral grove is in the fall. The leaves turn orange and the air is crisp. Anytime is a great time to see old growth Forest though, tbh.
Cathedral Grove - MacMillan Provincial Park
My secret fav bakery, we stop here every time we go to the west coast. This place has THE BEST cheese bread. They make awesome meals to eat in and take out, but the baked goods are where it’s at for me.
Trees Restaurant & Bakery: Home
This place is breathtaking ! I love staying here because you really have all you need within the resort grounds. There is a full restaurant, a bar/lounge with live music, and even workshops like yoga and art in the day time. One time when we stayed h...
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
This is one of our fav go to spots in Ukee because of the price, the space, and the location. You basically get your own full apartment with a kitchen and living room and bedroom - plus decks that overlook the harbour (they also have tubs on the deck...
Waters Edge Shoreside Suites - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
Celebrating something special or looking to treat yourself? Long beach lodge is the answer.
Long Beach Lodge Resort - UPDATED 2025 Prices, Reviews & Photos
Very cool resort on Cox Bay - the architecture of the buildings allows views of the waves from each end of the property. There’s a big common room we used to make food with family as we all stayed in different suites. There’s an outdoor hot tub and s...
Cox Bay Beach Resort - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
This fish hatchery is a hidden gem doing important work for the wild life - by donation entry if I remember correctly, $15 each or so and the chance to see all sorts of animals. Do not bring dogs or food - bears roam here and we saw plenty of them
Thornton Creek Enhancement Society
The way the sand jets out in the middle at certain tides on Chesterman can create a surreal experience of walking between two sets of waves crashing, which I find pretty magical. This whole coast line is a breathtaking place that needs to be felt to ...
CHESTERMAN BEACH (2025) All You MUST Know Before You Go (w/ Reviews)
If you’ve heard of Tofino, it’s likely you’ve heard of Tacofino. Hidden at the back of a pull out local shop area (with other awesome stuff I’ll list somewhere) is the LEGENDARY food truck. It fits the unorthodox west coast style with multiple sticke...
Tacofino
Wild side is top tier quick grab food in the same complex as Tacofino - I love this place just as much TBH. The food is always killer, I usually get the chicken burger that comes with shrimp and bacon… can’t beat it
Wildside Grill
We had a family get together here and tried some top notch dishes, it was a good experience. This place is a vibe and a half. It’s quite a bit more upscale than I usually go for, and I didn’t really know what I was ordering at the time, but everythin...
Wolf in the Fog
Fun place to check out and always yummy when we need a quick take out bite after journeying the day away
Howler's Family Restaurant and Amusements
Go here for breakfast. Seriously. Or dinner. But breakfast is in my opinion the best time to sit in front of the great room windows and sip a coffee while watching the waves roll in. I had the best croissant of my life here once.
The Great Room & Tofino Dining
Love stopping here on our way in and out of Tofino for a beach walk
Long Beach | GoTofino.Com
Central location - amazing views!
MacKenzie Beach Resort - UPDATED 2025 Prices, Reviews & Photos
On the way to the west coast we make a point of stopping here and getting baked goods and bread - this is a fabulous stop don’t miss it for your snacks before the journey or on the way home !
Barkley Cafe
There are some amazing places to stay in Tofino, and for me pacific sands is pretty high up on that list. I personally love where this resort is located, right in the corner of cox bay beside the trail to Pettinger Point. There’s private hot tubs if ...
Pacific Sands Beach Resort - UPDATED 2025 Prices, Reviews & Photos
Beach front and beautiful on McKenzie (close to town) with a hot tub ! (Gotta have a hot tub on the sometimes rainy windy beach days)
Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
Oh man, this place is next level. Break beach lodge is located on Chesterman beach (all the beaches are so beautiful but this one holds a special place in my heart.) There is usually a spot right in the middle where tide comes in at both angles and s...
Beach Break Lodge - Reviews & Photos
I’ve stayed in the campground and in the cabins at this property and it is one of the best. A bit higher in price for the cabins compared to ocean village (which is next door on the same beach, McKenzie) but absolutely worth it for access to your pri...
Crystal Cove Beach Resort - UPDATED 2025 Reviews & Photos
If you’re heading to Tofino on a budget for accommodations: check out this list of multiple options.
Tofino Hotels | Find and compare great deals on trivago
I love a unique antique / collectible shop - this is located on the journey to Tofino / Ukee and is a great place to stop and stretch your legs while finding a treasure or two
RED DOOR TREASURES (2025) All You MUST Know Before You Go (w
Tea and coffee creations right on the beach - located on Pacific Sands property grounds. This is an amazing way to start the day with espresso or maybe a chai tea latte. Right on the beach a hop skip and a jump away from the waves
The Beach Shack