Surprise Beach — Attraction in Vancouver

So i guess maps doesn't know where you actually are/were and also sometimes when you visited a particular area. We went down to the river last night but on the Oregon side!! And it's saying we visited today. We were there last night around 8. There are considerable difference between the two: (1) they're separate states! & (2) they're different times/days! Not really a big deal, unless you need proof of where you were and/or when you were there for your girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse/court etc. Great job "maps", please get your...

The surprise is sometimes it's there and sometimes it isn't. Usually, the beach widens and narrows due to the tides. Right now (May 2017), it's underwater due to flooding. Access is not easy. You either have to climb down rocks or hike in through (often) homeless camps from the north (but easier access). All along the waterfront is popular when the sun comes out with an ample walkway, and plenty of benches, garbage cans, and restaurants. A great spot for watching people, sailboats, and sunsets. Street...

The map originally lead us to the housing right on the other side of the beach. We got the tip to park anywhere on the street and then walk over to it. There is a wide pathway where people are walking/running/bicycling, that you pass and climb down one of the two pathways of rocks to get to it. We just had to be a little cautious for around a minute to get down the rocks and then we enjoyed the nice little beach. My sons had a blast and we will...