Vancouver sits by the ocean. I pass by different beaches when I bike nearly daily year round. We have beaches downtown. But water isn't for swimming.

Also beaches elsewhere along the waterfront route.

Yes, it is gorgeous since our summer weather is nearly rainless. (Yes, incredible.)

Because i'm out on the bike alot, I don't need to sunbathe on the beach. I just enjoy it for stops along the way...sometimes.
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