The
Botanical Beach parking lot is the western terminus of the Juan de
Fuca Marine Trail, located at Kilometer 47. This parking lot provides
access to nearby Botany Bay and Botanical Beach itself.
Botanical Beach affords visitors with access to uniquely rich tide
pools and shoreline trails with fantastic geological features. The
extensive variety of marine flora and fauna in this colourful intertidal
zone includes red, purple and orange starfish and sea urchins, white
gooseneck barnacles, blue mussels and green sea anemones and sea cucumbers.
Coralline algae, periwinkles, chitons and sea stars can also be seen
at Botanical Beach.
A low tide of 1.2 meters or less is best for viewing these tide pools.
Use the Port Renfrew Tide Table PDF
. Remember to add one hour to the listed tidal times during May
to October as Daylight Savings Time is in effect.
Sombrio Beach is best known as a world-class surfing area and part
of the spectacular Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. It is a great place
to explore or hike along the beach, enjoy a picnic or try their hand
at surfing. Surfing
Lessons
Remember this is a wilderness area - black bears, bald eagles and
cougars may be present so as a precaution, it is recommended that
you leave your pets at home.
To Confirm Availability: E-mail
Marylou@sookeoceanfrontvacationrentals.com
To Make a Payment: Please call Marylou Strickland Toll Free
at 1-877-642-6810
Discounts are available for those renting both sides or for long Low
Season stays
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