Combers Beach

Combers Beach is a sandy shore along the western coast of Vancouver Island featuring fine pale sand and scattered driftwood shaped by ocean waves. The shoreline runs naturally bordered by thick coastal forest and backed by rocky outcrops.

Protection of this coastal area came through the creation of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in the 1970s. This designation prevented development and preserved the natural shoreline as it stands today.

The beach sits within the ancestral homelands of the Nuu-chah-nulth people, who have long maintained a presence and connection to these coastal waters. Their relationship with this landscape continues to shape how the area is understood and visited today.

Access is via a short trail with gravel paths, wooden boardwalks, and stairs descending through forest to reach the sand. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and watch for tidal changes, as sand coverage varies with the ocean tide.

Views from the sand reveal Sea Lion Rocks offshore, where marine mammals rest and gather throughout the seasons. Trees growing near the shoreline have been shaped into low, twisted forms by relentless coastal winds, creating an unusual forest landscape.

Location: Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

Part of: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

GPS coordinates: 49.04820,-125.71470

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07