West Coast Hideaway Guidebook
Food scene
Close to our home you can walk there and watch the sunset while enjoying a great meal outside by propane fireplaces etc, and they are also licensed.
15 residents recomanen
Surfside Grill
1421 Pacific Rim HwyClose to our home you can walk there and watch the sunset while enjoying a great meal outside by propane fireplaces etc, and they are also licensed.
Our favorite Ice Cream place with tons of flavors as well as delicious chocolate
42 residents recomanen
Chocolate Tofino
1180A Pacific Rim HwyOur favorite Ice Cream place with tons of flavors as well as delicious chocolate
A local favorite. It all started with this food truck and this restaurant has since opened many other locations in Vancouver.
60 residents recomanen
Tacofino
1184 Pacific Rim HwyA local favorite. It all started with this food truck and this restaurant has since opened many other locations in Vancouver.
A great meal after hiking, surfing, or anytime really.
The fries are delicious as is everything else on the menu.
42 residents recomanen
Wildside Grill
1180 BC-4A great meal after hiking, surfing, or anytime really.
The fries are delicious as is everything else on the menu.
Right next to Summit, and less busy than their other location, this Coffee is the best in town.
20 residents recomanen
Tofino Coffee Roasting Company
605 Gibson StRight next to Summit, and less busy than their other location, this Coffee is the best in town.
A local favorite and great all around meal. Whether you want a casual meal, or entrees, there is always a great vibe at shelter.
68 residents recomanen
Shelter Restaurant
634 Campbell StA local favorite and great all around meal. Whether you want a casual meal, or entrees, there is always a great vibe at shelter.
Shed
461 Campbell StreetBest Patio on a sunny day with easy, casual fair.
Fine dining with amazing cocktails, atmosphere and food. Treat yourself for a beautiful night out.
64 residents recomanen
Wolf in the Fog
150 Fourth StFine dining with amazing cocktails, atmosphere and food. Treat yourself for a beautiful night out.
If you like doughnuts this is your place! Come sample some of the unique offerings at our fave shop.
21 residents recomanen
Rhino Coffee House
430 Campbell StIf you like doughnuts this is your place! Come sample some of the unique offerings at our fave shop.
Off the beaten path, but always an amazing meal. Try the nami nori oysters.
24 residents recomanen
The Schooner Restaurant
331 Campbell StOff the beaten path, but always an amazing meal. Try the nami nori oysters.
Local Lady Butcher.
Amazing snacks, Frozen delights and Charcuterie. Visit and try it all, you won't be disappointed.
12 residents recomanen
Picnic Charcuterie
700 Industrial WayLocal Lady Butcher.
Amazing snacks, Frozen delights and Charcuterie. Visit and try it all, you won't be disappointed.
Co-op Food Store
140 First StOur Main Grocery store.
A very fine dining meal. If that is a little too much for you, try their most amazing brunch, best in town.
20 residents recomanen
The Pointe Restaurant
500 Osprey LnA very fine dining meal. If that is a little too much for you, try their most amazing brunch, best in town.
A must for margaritas! Enjoy them on their new outdoor patio area. Live Music - check for times and dates.
17 residents recomanen
Lil' Ronnie's Beachside BBQ
1101 BC-4A must for margaritas! Enjoy them on their new outdoor patio area. Live Music - check for times and dates.
Probably the most popular place in Tofino. Come to enjoy some brew, and take in the energy and environment.
58 residents recomanen
Tofino Brewing Co
691 Industrial WayProbably the most popular place in Tofino. Come to enjoy some brew, and take in the energy and environment.
Our favorite new happy hour spot. Enjoy carefully crafted, unique cocktails and then take home your favorite Gin or Vodka.
13 residents recomanen
Tofino Distillery
681 Industrial WayOur favorite new happy hour spot. Enjoy carefully crafted, unique cocktails and then take home your favorite Gin or Vodka.
Italian style pizza, check out their options online or through their instagram.
6 residents recomanen
BASIC GOODNESS PIZZERIA
551 Campbell StItalian style pizza, check out their options online or through their instagram.
Surf Lessons and Rentals
The best place to take surfing lessons in town.
They are all bronze medallion certified and love what they do. Do yourself a favor and book a lesson with them.
25 residents recomanen
Surf Sister Surf School
625 Campbell StThe best place to take surfing lessons in town.
They are all bronze medallion certified and love what they do. Do yourself a favor and book a lesson with them.
The place to rent surf gear. Very knowledgable and cost effective. They will even help you secure the boards to your car.
29 residents recomanen
Long Beach Surf Shop
2060 Peninsula RdThe place to rent surf gear. Very knowledgable and cost effective. They will even help you secure the boards to your car.
Our second favorite place for lessons and rentals. Professional and great people
11 residents recomanen
Pacific Surf Co.
441 Campbell StOur second favorite place for lessons and rentals. Professional and great people
Shopping
A local favorite. Go in to see some of the amazing boards on display, get geared up, or just wanting to shop for some amazing fashion. Get your stoke on and visit our fave shop.
19 residents recomanen
Storm The Tofino Surf Shop
444 Campbell StA local favorite. Go in to see some of the amazing boards on display, get geared up, or just wanting to shop for some amazing fashion. Get your stoke on and visit our fave shop.
Surf Sister Surf School
625 Campbell StThey have amazing clothing and fun gifts!
Such a fun little store with some amazing treasures inside. A must visit.
9 residents recomanen
Caravan Beach Shop
346 Campbell StSuch a fun little store with some amazing treasures inside. A must visit.
Needing some new clothes for a dinner or just have the urge to shop, come check out Habit. Right on trend with all the fun fashion items.
13 residents recomanen
Habit Clothing
430 Campbell StNeeding some new clothes for a dinner or just have the urge to shop, come check out Habit. Right on trend with all the fun fashion items.
Did you forget something for your camping trip? or wanted a new jacket or baselayer or new hiking boots? This is the place to go.
Storm Light Outfitters
390 Main StDid you forget something for your camping trip? or wanted a new jacket or baselayer or new hiking boots? This is the place to go.
Whether your forgot some camping supplies, or need some chairs for the beach, or games, you will find them here.
6 residents recomanen
Co-op, Tofino Hardware
121 First StWhether your forgot some camping supplies, or need some chairs for the beach, or games, you will find them here.
The closest, smallest grocery store, that will have more than you expect and probably exactly what you need without having to go all the way into town.
27 residents recomanen
Beaches Grocery
1180 BC-4The closest, smallest grocery store, that will have more than you expect and probably exactly what you need without having to go all the way into town.
Newest Addition to Tofino.
Our favorite health food store. Has a wide array of organic produce and foods as well as vegan, gluten free etc.
7 residents recomanen
Gaia Grocery
150 Fourth StNewest Addition to Tofino.
Our favorite health food store. Has a wide array of organic produce and foods as well as vegan, gluten free etc.
The cutest store with some of the most amazing gifts.
Go and visit this carefully curated boutique and admire the beautiful hand made goods.
11 residents recomanen
Merge
305B Campbell StThe cutest store with some of the most amazing gifts.
Go and visit this carefully curated boutique and admire the beautiful hand made goods.
Amazing little shop with beautiful hand made Jewelry but the talented Lisa Fletcher, a long time local. As well as photography by Kyler Vos and other handmade, local (to Canada) items.
8 residents recomanen
The Factory
102-551 Campbell StAmazing little shop with beautiful hand made Jewelry but the talented Lisa Fletcher, a long time local. As well as photography by Kyler Vos and other handmade, local (to Canada) items.
The pharmacy with literally everything. From cards, to decor to dish washing detergent to stationary and Halloween costumes. If you have forgotten anything or are looking for outdoor toys for the kids you will most likely find them here.
Tofino Pharmacy
360 Campbell StThe pharmacy with literally everything. From cards, to decor to dish washing detergent to stationary and Halloween costumes. If you have forgotten anything or are looking for outdoor toys for the kids you will most likely find them here.
Sightseeing
A hike into the rainforest for about 45 min on a boardwalk and getting to relax in natural hot springs
-Book the trip through Jamie's Whaling Station or Ocean Outfitters.
16 residents recomanen
Hot Springs Cove
A hike into the rainforest for about 45 min on a boardwalk and getting to relax in natural hot springs
-Book the trip through Jamie's Whaling Station or Ocean Outfitters.
Book your aquatic adventure for bear watching, whale watching or hikes to Meares island or Hot Springs Cove
10 residents recomanen
Ocean Outfitters
368 Main StBook your aquatic adventure for bear watching, whale watching or hikes to Meares island or Hot Springs Cove
Another great local favorite for booking your aquatic adventures
13 residents recomanen
Jamie's Whaling Station Tofino
606 Campbell StAnother great local favorite for booking your aquatic adventures
Black Bear Kayaking
First StreetPlan your kayak adventure! What better way to see the other side of Tofino
Combers Beach
A beautiful beach to walk and explore.
Schooner Cove
A picture perfect little hike
Like it's name, it's the longest beach.
It is in the National Park and definitely a little more wild, Please keep your dogs on leash and be aware of wolves and wildlife
34 residents recomanen
Long Beach
Like it's name, it's the longest beach.
It is in the National Park and definitely a little more wild, Please keep your dogs on leash and be aware of wolves and wildlife
Florencia Bay
A quaint little beach that feels like you're in another world
Wickaninnish Beach
Down the road from Florencia Bay, a beautiful, wild beach
The most popular Surfing Beach in Tofino
There are hikes on either side: Cox Cone on the South end, up the mountain, and Pettinger point on the North end to a lookout
30 residents recomanen
Cox Bay Beach
The most popular Surfing Beach in Tofino
There are hikes on either side: Cox Cone on the South end, up the mountain, and Pettinger point on the North end to a lookout
A great place to swim, play in the water, or enjoy a short sunset walk
10 residents recomanen
Mackenzie Beach
Hellesen DriveA great place to swim, play in the water, or enjoy a short sunset walk
A longer Trail the other side of the Junction. Go and explore some outdoor areas in Ucluelet
35 residents recomanen
Wild Pacific Trail
Wild Pacific TrailA longer Trail the other side of the Junction. Go and explore some outdoor areas in Ucluelet
A beautiful walk through the forest to some beaches and lookouts. It will connect to some other trails and the connector which will pop you out on industrial way, just in time for a cold brew or drink
Tonquin Park
Tonquin TrailA beautiful walk through the forest to some beaches and lookouts. It will connect to some other trails and the connector which will pop you out on industrial way, just in time for a cold brew or drink
A decent hike to get your sweat on. Need hiking boots and most likely it's muddy
9 residents recomanen
Radar Hill
A decent hike to get your sweat on. Need hiking boots and most likely it's muddy
Tofino Bike Co
1180 Pacific Rim Hwy