Salty Cedar’s guidebook

Ashleigh
Salty Cedar’s guidebook

Sightseeing

We love this place. *Note* There are a lot of stairs!!! It's about a 15-20 minute hike. Turn left before taking the first set of stairs down to South Florencia Bay. The board walk is beautiful before you hit another set of big stairs down to Halfmoon Bay. No surfing here but maybe a bit of body surfing!
Halfmoon Bay
We love this place. *Note* There are a lot of stairs!!! It's about a 15-20 minute hike. Turn left before taking the first set of stairs down to South Florencia Bay. The board walk is beautiful before you hit another set of big stairs down to Halfmoon Bay. No surfing here but maybe a bit of body surfing!
I run this trail most mornings! It's about 8 km from Black Rock to the end and back. There's some beautiful artist loops and an ancient cedar tree loop near the end. I've seen killer whales (only once but it was amazing!) and lots of hump backs and grey whale sitings from the look outs along this trail. During the winter we use the trail for incredible storm watching.
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Wild Pacific Trail
Wild Pacific Trail
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I run this trail most mornings! It's about 8 km from Black Rock to the end and back. There's some beautiful artist loops and an ancient cedar tree loop near the end. I've seen killer whales (only once but it was amazing!) and lots of hump backs and grey whale sitings from the look outs along this trail. During the winter we use the trail for incredible storm watching.
This is a short 1.5 km looped walking trail. It has wonderful sunset views.
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Ucluelet Far Loop
1002 Peninsula Rd
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This is a short 1.5 km looped walking trail. It has wonderful sunset views.
This is a fabulous small town catch and release aquarium.
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Ucluelet Aquarium
180 Main St
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This is a fabulous small town catch and release aquarium.
This is a great little beach to visit for picnics, relaxing, reading, and rock hopping. On the low tide there are plenty of crabs to be found!
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Big Beach
554 Marine Dr
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This is a great little beach to visit for picnics, relaxing, reading, and rock hopping. On the low tide there are plenty of crabs to be found!
This spot is ideal for swimming and stand up paddle boarding. Unless it is really windy, it is protected from the big swells and should be quite calm. Wind can be an issue here.
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Little Beach
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This spot is ideal for swimming and stand up paddle boarding. Unless it is really windy, it is protected from the big swells and should be quite calm. Wind can be an issue here.
Terrace beach is fantastic for tide pools and sea creature hunting on low tide. You can find heaps of interesting sea creatures if you look hard enough.
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Terrace Beach
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Terrace beach is fantastic for tide pools and sea creature hunting on low tide. You can find heaps of interesting sea creatures if you look hard enough.
It's not the best hiking trail (basically a dirt road) but it has fantastic views at the top! 1.5hrs (ish) to the top if walking.
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Mount Ozzard
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It's not the best hiking trail (basically a dirt road) but it has fantastic views at the top! 1.5hrs (ish) to the top if walking.
My favourite surf beach. This beach works with Easterly winds (SE, E, NE) and west swells. If you are a beginner surfer, park at A lot and walk as far down to the interpretive centre as you feel necessary. It will be a lot more friendly. This is where the surf shops take surf lessons. This is an advanced surfer beach break. I do not recommend beginners following the crowd between B and E lot. Be aware of rips, tides and currents! Check out local surf information @ magicseaweed.com or visit a surf shop!
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Wickaninnish Beach
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My favourite surf beach. This beach works with Easterly winds (SE, E, NE) and west swells. If you are a beginner surfer, park at A lot and walk as far down to the interpretive centre as you feel necessary. It will be a lot more friendly. This is where the surf shops take surf lessons. This is an advanced surfer beach break. I do not recommend beginners following the crowd between B and E lot. Be aware of rips, tides and currents! Check out local surf information @ magicseaweed.com or visit a surf shop!
Such a gorgeous beach! A must visit for long walks, surfing, sunbathing, and sand castles. This is a surf beach. All levels welcome, but beginners stay away from the large rocks! Rips have pulled many beginners out along Lovkin rock and it has been fatal for some. Works on south swells and Northwest winds.
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Long Beach
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Such a gorgeous beach! A must visit for long walks, surfing, sunbathing, and sand castles. This is a surf beach. All levels welcome, but beginners stay away from the large rocks! Rips have pulled many beginners out along Lovkin rock and it has been fatal for some. Works on south swells and Northwest winds.
This beach is magical. If the wind is strong Northwest this beach is nice and protected. It has the best sandy beach tide pools on low tide and in the summer the swells are smaller here which means great for beginner surfers! Take note, there are quite a few stairs to access the beach!
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Florencia Bay
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This beach is magical. If the wind is strong Northwest this beach is nice and protected. It has the best sandy beach tide pools on low tide and in the summer the swells are smaller here which means great for beginner surfers! Take note, there are quite a few stairs to access the beach!
This is a short 5-8 minute trail down to the beach. It is fairly steep and has some board walk over the boggy sections. This beach is usually less populated and is a local favourite for finding beach treasures like glass balls. It’s very rare though.
Combers Beach
This is a short 5-8 minute trail down to the beach. It is fairly steep and has some board walk over the boggy sections. This beach is usually less populated and is a local favourite for finding beach treasures like glass balls. It’s very rare though.
This is a great sunset destination. You can park at pacific sands, have Wild Side dinner (I like the salmon tacos!) and afterwards watch the sunset. We thoroughly enjoy this adventure. If you don’t want to eat at Wild Side, you can park in the Maltby rd parking lot. It is a pay parking lot now.
Cox bay lookout
Braiden Road
This is a great sunset destination. You can park at pacific sands, have Wild Side dinner (I like the salmon tacos!) and afterwards watch the sunset. We thoroughly enjoy this adventure. If you don’t want to eat at Wild Side, you can park in the Maltby rd parking lot. It is a pay parking lot now.

City/town information

Tofino is a famous town near by. It is a must visit. The lay out of this town makes this place very special and also breath taking. This town has lots of good food! It is 40km north of Ucluelet.
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Tofino
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Tofino is a famous town near by. It is a must visit. The lay out of this town makes this place very special and also breath taking. This town has lots of good food! It is 40km north of Ucluelet.
This is our local surf shop. The owners and staff are awesome. Go here to rent surf gear and get the scoop on surf conditions.
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Relic Surf Shop and Surf School
1998 Peninsula Rd
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This is our local surf shop. The owners and staff are awesome. Go here to rent surf gear and get the scoop on surf conditions.
This place has some amazing historical information. The only problem is it can be hit and miss with its hours of operation. There is the most amazing sightseeing route just past it. We call this south beach trail. It will lead you all the way to North Florencio bay and to some amazing beaches along the way.
Kwisitis Visitor Centre
485 Wick Rd
This place has some amazing historical information. The only problem is it can be hit and miss with its hours of operation. There is the most amazing sightseeing route just past it. We call this south beach trail. It will lead you all the way to North Florencio bay and to some amazing beaches along the way.

Food scene

Delicious plant-based food and drinks tucked in next to Zoe's Bakery. A hidden gem!
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Yayu Cafe & Restaurant
250 Main St
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Delicious plant-based food and drinks tucked in next to Zoe's Bakery. A hidden gem!
This is a pretty hip little joint. Great coffees and comfort foods. Licensed as well!
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Ukee Dogs Taqueria
1576 Imperial Ln
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This is a pretty hip little joint. Great coffees and comfort foods. Licensed as well!
This is the best "classic" breakfast place in town. A really great family owns this place and they add a lot to the community. Licensed with indoor and outdoor seating.
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The Blue Room, A West Coast Bistro
1627 Peninsula Rd
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This is the best "classic" breakfast place in town. A really great family owns this place and they add a lot to the community. Licensed with indoor and outdoor seating.
Yummy wood-fired pizza with sourdough crust. This is the perfect dinner after a busy beach day or take it to the beach to enjoy the sunset!
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Abbondanza
1972 Peninsula Rd
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Yummy wood-fired pizza with sourdough crust. This is the perfect dinner after a busy beach day or take it to the beach to enjoy the sunset!
Fetch restaurant and float lounge. Kid-friendly, licensed, gorgeous ocean front views but a bit pricey for the quality of the foods. A great place for happy hour! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
596 Marine Dr
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Fetch restaurant and float lounge. Kid-friendly, licensed, gorgeous ocean front views but a bit pricey for the quality of the foods. A great place for happy hour! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
I haven't been here yet but I hear the food is amazing. This is Ucluelet's high end dining spot. The fancy west coast dinner experience.
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Pluvio restaurant and rooms
1714 Peninsula Rd
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I haven't been here yet but I hear the food is amazing. This is Ucluelet's high end dining spot. The fancy west coast dinner experience.
The best family restaurant in town. This is the spot to feel relaxed while dining out with kids. Food is decent, price is reasonable. Our kids love going here.
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Howler's Family Restaurant and Amusements
1992 Peninsula Road
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The best family restaurant in town. This is the spot to feel relaxed while dining out with kids. Food is decent, price is reasonable. Our kids love going here.
A historic coffee/ice cream shop. This spot opens up at 6 am for the early birds!
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Gray Whale Ice Cream & Delicatessen
1950 Peninsula Rd
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A historic coffee/ice cream shop. This spot opens up at 6 am for the early birds!
Locally roasted artisan coffee. Best coffee in town.
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The Foggy Bean Coffee Company - Coffee Bar and Coffee Roasters
1601 Peninsula Rd
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Locally roasted artisan coffee. Best coffee in town.
Locally brewed beer with snacks and a view. The building historic.
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Ucluelet Brewing Company
1601 Peninsula Road
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Locally brewed beer with snacks and a view. The building historic.
A small BBQ style dinner restaurant serving tasty locally sourced ingredients.
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Frankie's Resto-Bar Restaurant
1576B Imperial Ln
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A small BBQ style dinner restaurant serving tasty locally sourced ingredients.
A culinary workshop offering unique west coast fare. Well known for their brunch.
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Heartwood Kitchen food outfitter
1682 Peninsula Rd
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A culinary workshop offering unique west coast fare. Well known for their brunch.
Fish and chips! Locally sourced seafood and the best fish and chips around.
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Jiggers
1685 Peninsula Rd
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Fish and chips! Locally sourced seafood and the best fish and chips around.
Fresh and frozen seafood and big catch processing and packaging to take home with you. They do a mean candied salmon! YUM!
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Fishfull Thinking
1914 Peninsula Rd
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Fresh and frozen seafood and big catch processing and packaging to take home with you. They do a mean candied salmon! YUM!
TOFINO spot- A historic taco bus that did so well it morphed into a fine dining yet casual restaurant. Delicious food and did I mention homemade ice cream sandwiches!
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SoBo TO-GO
311 Neill St
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TOFINO spot- A historic taco bus that did so well it morphed into a fine dining yet casual restaurant. Delicious food and did I mention homemade ice cream sandwiches!
Tofino spot- An extraordinary taco truck!
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Tacofino
1184 Pacific Rim Hwy
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Tofino spot- An extraordinary taco truck!
My favourite spot to eat out in Tofino. Locally sourced ingredients, simple yet yummy foods and it's priced right. I also really enjoy the casual, cozy feel the restaurant boasts. You will find people just casually going for a beer- to people dressed up for fine dining. It is almost like a local Cactus Club. Everyone will be happy. I highly recommend getting reservations if wanting to sit in.
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Shelter Restaurant
634 Campbell St
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My favourite spot to eat out in Tofino. Locally sourced ingredients, simple yet yummy foods and it's priced right. I also really enjoy the casual, cozy feel the restaurant boasts. You will find people just casually going for a beer- to people dressed up for fine dining. It is almost like a local Cactus Club. Everyone will be happy. I highly recommend getting reservations if wanting to sit in.
Tacofino gets all the press but we and many locals really enjoy Wildside Grill. Great food and line ups are minimal usually.
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Wildside Grill
1180 BC-4
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Tacofino gets all the press but we and many locals really enjoy Wildside Grill. Great food and line ups are minimal usually.