Locarno Beach, Sandy beach in Vancouver, Canada

Locarno Beach is a sandy beach on English Bay in Vancouver's West Point Grey neighbourhood, lying between Jericho Beach and the Spanish Banks beaches. Its Squamish name, Ḵweḵw7úpay̓, means "lots of crab apple trees". The park area behind the sand is used for family picnics and barbecues in summer, and Vancouver's largest youth hostel stands nearby.

The beach takes its name from the Swiss city of Locarno, where representatives signed a major peace treaty in 1925. This naming reflects a historical moment in European diplomacy that left its mark on this Vancouver location.

The Squamish name for the beach is Ḵweḵw7úpay̓, meaning "lots of crab apple trees", a reference to the vegetation once found here. The name Locarno comes from the Swiss city where a peace treaty was signed in 1925. In summer the adjoining park fills with families picnicking and barbecuing.

The beach has restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and lifeguard services during summer months for visitor comfort. Access is straightforward via Northwest Marine Drive with parking available nearby.

Located between Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks, the site operates under specific regulations designed to keep it quieter than neighboring beaches. Few visitors realize that these rules are what create the calmer feeling on the shore.