Willows Beach — Attraction in Oak Bay

Love this long stretched out beach! It has such a cozy feel-good vibe to it. Everyone feels welcome. You will see all ages and everyone gets along great. There's a large expansive lawn area with a few scattered picnic tables and many trees offering shade that the beach doesn't afford. Very clean! All areas. Let's all work together to keep it that way. 😉 The bathrooms suck! Sorry but they do. Three stalls in the women's bathroom. Really? We're women, and we're bringing our children in there all the time. Expect to wait. Love the outdoor shower. Simple but effective. There's a small building selling simple food items. Eg. ice cream, pop, chips, prefab sandwiches, hotdogs (but no burgers), onion rings (delish!), and other similar items. There's indoor seating space too. Parking lot on one side of the park is mediocre in size, but at least it's free. There's also more parking along the street, up against most of the length of the beach. I like that, so I can keep an eye out for my vehicle, not that I've heard about break-ins. It feels pretty safe here. Parking in the general surrounding area is also available. And free! Watch for signs that say 'residential parking only'. The beach looks across at an attractive marina. Most people don't swim in the water. Not sure why. Too cold I'm guessing? Kids play around in it a bit. It really is worth a visit. Ride your bicycle to the park and beach as it's a beautiful bike ride with lots to look at along the way. In short, I don't think this park disappoints. Expect crowds. And the chance to meet lots of nice friendly...

Willows Beach is an absolute treasure! This waterfront park features a gorgeous beach perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or enjoying the beautiful views. The facilities are excellent, with clean washrooms, convenient concessions for snacks, and a lovely tea room open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM—perfect for enjoying a warm drink after a stroll.

The park has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s, providing a lovely backdrop for your day out. There’s plenty of space to stroll along the sandy shoreline or find a cozy spot to set up a picnic. The park is open daily, and parking is readily available in the nearby lots, making access easy.

Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of birds that frequent the area, adding to the natural beauty of the surroundings. Plus, the play area is perfect for families, ensuring that there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Whether looking for a peaceful escape or a fun day with the family, Willows Beach is a must-visit...

Awesome beach and tearoom..site of an ancient First Nations village clean sand great for children with a great play area expansive lawn site of the yearly Oak Bay Tea party with midway rides live music carnival atmosphere easy access for wheelchairs picnic tables and excellent views nearby boat launch at Cattle Point Just north of the beach surrounded by beautiful homes very popular in spring and summer for locals and visitors and fall and winter for brave locals Close proximity to Oak Bay Marina with available fueling dock for visiting yachts and smaller powerboats..subject to winter storm action that requires care from boat owners due to mooring lines breaking and boats being washed ashore at lower Willows ( south end)..summer brings visitors from all over the world for swimming, board sailing and sun tanning and great photographic opportunities wildlife such as seals otters eagles hawks blue heron and passing pods of orcas ...great place...