Detailed information is essential and is available from guide books and BC Parks. Botanical Beach affords visitors access to uniquely rich tidal pools and shoreline trails with fantastic geological formations. This is a moderate section of the trail through beautiful mature forest. Sombrio Beach is a large cobble beach and an easy 10 minute walk along the trail from the parking lot. Explore the beach, camp, surf or hike eastward along the beach.
China Beach boasts a fine sandy beach ideal for picnicking, sand building, wading and relaxing.
Take a short walk to the waterfall at the western end of the beach, or wander at length on the beach to the east. Hikers are advised to leave a plan of their trip with a friend or relative, including which trail they are hiking and arrival and departure times. Mystic Beach Waterfall Watch for orange balls as you hike, as they mark an exit from the beach to the trail. At high tides and during storms, beaches may be cut off from the trail. Carry your Tide Tables and remember to add one hour to the listed tidal times during May to October, as Daylight Savings Time is in effect.