Crab Park(CRAB Park at Portside)

There are several restaurants in the area, including the Crab Park Chowdery, which specializes in seafood and chowder. Other nearby restaurants include the Flying Pig, Water Street Cafe, and Chill Winston.

There are several hotels in the area, including the Fairmont Pacific Rim, Pan Pacific Vancouver, and the Auberge Vancouver Hotel. These hotels offer luxurious accommodations and easy access to the city's downtown attractions.

There are no lifeguards on duty, and dogs are allowed on the beach. Other amenities at the beach include public restrooms and picnic tables.

Activities at the beach include swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing

There is a parking lot near Crab Park, but it is small and tends to fill up quickly. Street parking is also available, but it can be challenging to find a spot. The parking is free.

Fun fact about Crab Park: the park was named after a man named Jack Christie, who was affectionately known as "Crab Jack" because of his habit of catching and eating crabs at the beach.

Nearby attractions include the Vancouver Lookout, the Gastown Steam Clock, and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. The park is also a popular starting point for the seawall bike ride that circles Stanley Park.