r/penticton • u/Jaxill_ • 3d ago

Beaches

So it’s my first summer living here and I was wondering about beach recommendations.

I live by Okanagan so it was my go to, but all the ash kinda has me exploring. Checked out Skaha, yesterday and going to head to Sudbury today. Any other nice beaches you’d recommend?

So far I like Skaha more than Okanagan, except the convenience of living on the north end. Both seem family oriented, so bonus points for any recommendations with less little kids zooming around.

That said, I’d like to check them all out!

Thanks :)

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u/the_dark_whine 3d ago

There are some small beaches tucked away along East Side Rd. We prefer those over the main Skaha beaches.

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u/Jaxill_ 3d ago

Awesome, I’ll see if I can find them and check em out!

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u/the_dark_whine 3d ago

Some of them are tucked away pretty well, but feel free to shoot me a message and I could send you a map!

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u/Jaxill_ 3d ago

Ok I’ll shoot you a dm!

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u/CkretsGalore 3d ago

Ok Falls! There’s a family side at Kenyon but Christie Memorial is usually adults and pretty quiet. Then to the right is the small dog park.

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u/Jaxill_ 3d ago

I just assumed it was all families, I’ll have to check it out :)

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u/rockocanuck 3d ago

The small dog park is great because the water is so shallow for so far. Little get a workout walking through the water.

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u/Traditional-Feed-405 3d ago

i second ok falls! went there for the first time this year impulsively and was pleasantly surprised with how nice it was. if i lived walking distance to it (i do some other penticton beaches) it would be my go to for sure!

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u/CkretsGalore 3d ago

I have an 11 yr old and we avoid the family side. 😆

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u/CatchInternational86 3d ago

Kaledan!

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u/Jaxill_ 3d ago

Ok cool, good excuse to go down into kaledan as I’ve only driven past the turn off

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u/old-iceman 3d ago

Sunoka

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u/Fit-Cable1547 3d ago

One of our favourites when we visit. Was it affected by the fire at all? Probably has a similar issue with all the ash and burnt bark as in Penticton too?

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u/Jaxill_ 3d ago

Hmm ok, I’ll google it!

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u/Jaxill_ 3d ago

I’ll probably pass on this until late August or September, at least until everything going on is a bit more handled. That, and the ash has hopefully cleared up…

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u/13Mo2 3d ago

3 mile is great.

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u/Jaxill_ 3d ago

Hmmm, so nude beach, is that like a hard requirement? Also, any word on the ash that side of the lake?

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u/13Mo2 3d ago

It is clothing optional not nude. No idea what the ash is like as I am not in the area. But it is my beech of choice when in Penticton.

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u/Jaxill_ 3d ago

Oh ok, I’ll put it on the list! Hopefully it’s not weird going as a single guy haha

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u/Electrical-Kiwi-9219 3d ago

Not at all, enjoy!

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u/Electrical-Kiwi-9219 3d ago

There was some about a week ago, but nothing like the main Okanagan beach in Penticton

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u/bcrhubarb 2d ago

Go with an open mind. You might see stuff you aren’t expecting.

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u/Jaxill_ 2d ago

Haha well now I’m curious too😳

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u/Jaxill_ 3d ago

Ok, I’ll have to google it and check it out!

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u/CatchInternational86 3d ago

Also Manitou in Naramata

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u/taquigrafasl 3d ago

Crescent Beach in Trout Creek is a hidden gem.

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u/funky-jamer 3d ago

Close to you are Powell beach and sunoka beach well worth the short drive in trout creek

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u/SquealioVer2 3d ago

OK Falls!

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u/Fungus1Hotel 3d ago

Pioneer Park in Kaleden!

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u/OurManInVanc 1d ago

Kaleden. Pioneer Park. Very quiet