Tower Beach

Matt & Megan
Nude Beach Map. Visited 2026

Tower Beach is the quieter, more introverted sibling of Wreck Beach - and we mean that in the best possible way.

We visited in the morning, not realising that the sun doesn’t really reach the rocks until around midday. Oops. Until then it was cold, shaded, and definitely more “why did we do this?” than “perfect nude beach day.” For the first couple of hours, the main traffic was joggers passing along the shoreline and the occasional kayak gliding by, which made it feel more like a scenic stop-off than a proper beach hang.

But once the sun finally came over the cliffs, Tower completely changed. The rocks warmed up, the water started sparkling, and suddenly it made sense. It became a very peaceful, low-key place to strip off and relax without the crowds, vendors, music, or general Wreck Beach circus happening nearby.

Tower is not soft and sandy like Wreck. It is pebbles, rocks, logs, and more rocks. Bring a proper beach mat unless you want your bum to slowly lose feeling throughout the afternoon. Water shoes or sandals are also a good idea because getting in and out of the ocean is not exactly graceful.

The crowd was mostly couples keeping to themselves, with a few solo regulars spread out along the beach. It felt very respectful and very chill - much more private than Wreck, but still relaxed enough that you don’t feel awkward being nude. For first-timers who want a quieter nude beach experience and don’t need the social scene, Tower might actually feel easier than Wreck.

For some reason, the water also seemed cleaner here. Maybe it was the rocks, the lower foot traffic, or the lack of vendors and crowds, but it felt a little fresher and clearer than what we usually notice at Wreck. We even saw sea lions offshore, which instantly made the morning chill and stair struggle feel worth it.

There are no vendors, no beach beers being yelled out, no Boozy Freezies, and no burgers waiting for you at the bottom. So bring everything you need: water, food, sunscreen, something comfortable to sit on, and enough energy for the climb back up.

Tower Beach is not better than Wreck - it is just completely different. Wreck is the famous, sandy, chaotic, beautiful Vancouver nude beach experience. Tower is the quiet alternative when you want privacy, space, cleaner-feeling water, and a slower day by the ocean.

Just don’t arrive too early expecting full sun. And seriously, save some energy for the stairs. They are still brutal.