Food Scene
Nook
1525 Yew StWonderful Italian food. (Just off Kits Beach)
Fabulous, creative sushi, right on the block. A bit pricey, but well worth it.
19 locals recommend
Octopus's Garden Restaurant
1995 Cornwall AveFabulous, creative sushi, right on the block. A bit pricey, but well worth it.
AnnaLena
1809 W 1st AveCreative Farm to Table. (3 blocks)
The Boathouse Restaurant
1305 Arbutus StFabulous views from the bar or patio over Kits Beach.
Sports bar/restaurant with great patio just across from the beach. Decent menu with great brunches too.
191 locals recommend
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveSports bar/restaurant with great patio just across from the beach. Decent menu with great brunches too.
Amazing craft chocolates and hot chocolate in combinations you've never imagined. Awarded one of the top 100 places for hot chocolate on the planet!
Koko Monk Chocolates
1849 W 1st AveAmazing craft chocolates and hot chocolate in combinations you've never imagined. Awarded one of the top 100 places for hot chocolate on the planet!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighbourhood gathering spot with flights of cider and wonderful vegan,(shhh), food.
The Cider House
1602 Yew StreetGreat neighbourhood gathering spot with flights of cider and wonderful vegan,(shhh), food.
Parks & Nature
3 blocks from the house. We highly recommend beginning your stay with a walk to the beach to see how close we are. Playground, swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, beach.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus St3 blocks from the house. We highly recommend beginning your stay with a walk to the beach to see how close we are. Playground, swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, beach.
Arts & Culture
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden AveBeautiful little museum showcasing the history of Vancouver, the good, the bad and the shady history. Also, the hop on hop off tour leaves from here. Just 3 blocks away in Vanier Park.
144 locals recommend
Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StBeautiful little museum showcasing the history of Vancouver, the good, the bad and the shady history. Also, the hop on hop off tour leaves from here. Just 3 blocks away in Vanier Park.
Essentials
Be Fresh Local Market
1900 W 1st AveGroceries and cafe.
Local, walkable, grocery store with all the basics and tons of choice including: produce; international foods; and a big bulk section - great for nuts, legumes and flours. You can walk through Kits Beach Park to get there.
7 locals recommend
Kitsilano Natural Foods
2200 York AveLocal, walkable, grocery store with all the basics and tons of choice including: produce; international foods; and a big bulk section - great for nuts, legumes and flours. You can walk through Kits Beach Park to get there.
Central Gourmet
1901 W 1st AveEverything from soup to magazines. 5 minute walk.
Coffee
Bright, friendly spot with great coffee, tea and snacks. Occasional evening licensed pop-ups including music and trivia nights. At the end of our block.
Kits Beach Coffee
Bright, friendly spot with great coffee, tea and snacks. Occasional evening licensed pop-ups including music and trivia nights. At the end of our block.
Great coffee shop with baked goods and light meals, steps from Kits Beach. Nice street scene.
28 locals recommend
Viva Cafe & Bakery
1555 Yew StGreat coffee shop with baked goods and light meals, steps from Kits Beach. Nice street scene.