With their insatiable curiosity, kids are among the best sidekicks to have when exploring the West Coast. From piling sand into creative beach art to wondering at the simple, otherworldly beauty of sea urchins, they have a keen eye for wonder. Of course, an inquisitive nature doesn’t have an age limit, and the young at heart also thrive here! Kids to centenarians will find common ground on a West Coast vacation.
All Inn the Family
![Family Biking on Chesterman Beach Tofino](/site/assets/files/2324/family_biking_in_surf_jeremy_koreski.2400x1267.jpg 2400w,/site/assets/files/2324/family_biking_in_surf_jeremy_koreski.1600x844.jpg 1600w,/site/assets/files/2324/family_biking_in_surf_jeremy_koreski.1200x633.jpg 1200w,/site/assets/files/2324/family_biking_in_surf_jeremy_koreski.960x506.jpg 960w,/site/assets/files/2324/family_biking_in_surf_jeremy_koreski.800x422.jpg 800w,/site/assets/files/2324/family_biking_in_surf_jeremy_koreski.685x362.jpg 685w,/site/assets/files/2324/family_biking_in_surf_jeremy_koreski.600x316.jpg 600w)
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![Seak Kayaking Tofino Canada](/site/assets/files/2560/sea_kayaks_starfish_-_jeremy_koreski_for_tofino_sea_kayaking.470x604.jpg)
![Boy fishing with guide near Tofino Canada](/site/assets/files/2560/1st_class_guide_and_boy.570x413.jpg)
![Tofino Stand Up Paddler passes whale in Tofino](/site/assets/files/2560/tofino_paddle_surf.319x301.jpg)
![Child and mother in wet suit on a beach near Tofino](/site/assets/files/2560/msissons_tofino-50.319x301.jpg)
For All Ages
![Home Made Jams](/site/assets/files/2563/homemade_jams.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/2563/homemade_jams.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/2563/homemade_jams.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/2563/homemade_jams.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/2563/homemade_jams.333x234.jpg 333w)
8:00am
Enjoy house-baked goods from the Driftwood Café before a family surf lesson.
![Surf Sister High Five](/site/assets/files/2564/surf_sister_high_five.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/2564/surf_sister_high_five.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/2564/surf_sister_high_five.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/2564/surf_sister_high_five.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/2564/surf_sister_high_five.333x234.jpg 333w)
9:00am
Suit up! Your instructor will help you navigate the waves.
![Wildside Grill Takeout on Chesterman Beach](/site/assets/files/2565/wildside_grill_on_chesterman_beach.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/2565/wildside_grill_on_chesterman_beach.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/2565/wildside_grill_on_chesterman_beach.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/2565/wildside_grill_on_chesterman_beach.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/2565/wildside_grill_on_chesterman_beach.333x234.jpg 333w)
12:30pm
Lunch on delicious fresh-caught fish and chips at Wildside Grill.
![Starfish Beach Combing](/site/assets/files/2566/starfish_beach_combing.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/2566/starfish_beach_combing.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/2566/starfish_beach_combing.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/2566/starfish_beach_combing.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/2566/starfish_beach_combing.333x234.jpg 333w)
1:45pm
Beachcomb along our shoreline and beaches for seaside treasures. Remember, take only pictures!
![Raincoast Education Society Tofino Mudflats](/site/assets/files/2567/raincoast_education_society.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/2567/raincoast_education_society.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/2567/raincoast_education_society.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/2567/raincoast_education_society.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/2567/raincoast_education_society.333x234.jpg 333w)
3:30pm
Discover the mudflats by the Tofino Botanical Gardens and drop by the Raincoast Education Society to check out their fun and educational tours and programs.
![Tofino Skate Park](/site/assets/files/2568/tofino_skatepark.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/2568/tofino_skatepark.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/2568/tofino_skatepark.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/2568/tofino_skatepark.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/2568/tofino_skatepark.333x234.jpg 333w)
5:15pm
Practice kickflips at the skatepark in town.
![BBQ Beach Oysters](/site/assets/files/2569/beach_oysters.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/2569/beach_oysters.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/2569/beach_oysters.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/2569/beach_oysters.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/2569/beach_oysters.333x234.jpg 333w)
6:30pm
Share thin-crust pizzas or fresh-shucked oysters at one of the amazing local restaurants in Tofino.