5 Best Ways to Catch a Cox Bay Sunset

The sun setting on Cox Bay is among the most beautiful things to witness in this world. Flaming skies upon the backdrop of storm-beaten trees, rugged terrain, and a swooping coastline that seems to perfectly capture the glow of the setting sun, is something not to be missed. How to experience it is up to you! 


Tofino Sunset by Jill Nancy Photography

Imagine you are…

  • On Your Surfboard

Cold feet sway gently beneath you as you float in slow motion, the horizon tipping and dipping ahead. Cotton candy skies descend upon the waves approaching, pillowing clouds mirrored in the glassy ripples around you. It’s hard to tell what’s up and you think for a moment that if you slid off your board, you would fall past the rainbow skies and straight into space. Sounds are muffled by your hood, your skin tingles from the salt and chill. One deep breath and a moment enjoyed before you take a final wave in as the sun sinks into the sea.
  • Dining at the Sandbar Bistro

Sitting down on the outdoor patio, soaking up the last soft dusks of summer. The air feels crisp on your cheeks but the golden rays of the setting sun warm them up again. Firey beams of light cast across the bay ceiling as we say goodbye to long summer nights. With the crashing waves by your side, you bid farewell to the day with laughter, snacks and fine wine.

  • Lounging in the Great Room

Sinking into the oversized chair, fire crackling behind you and the low murmur of holiday chatter throughout the room. There’s a book on your lap feeling ignored as you can't resist gazing through the panoramic windows, the sky set ablaze. You watch as the mural evolves as though each brush stroke across the heavens was swept from a palate so vibrant, it’s hard to believe it's real.

  • Perched in our Seaside Adirondack Chairs

With the fuzz of a warm blanket wrapped around you and friends by your side, you sink your toes further into the warm sand, finding the cool damp grains below. The tide line inches closer, teasing your feet with the threat of an ice-cold soak. The beach is blanketed with frigid waters and a warm glow. An iridescent sheen ignites the shores before the seas extinguish the flame for another day.

 

  • In the Comfort of Your Own Luxury Lodge Room

Double doors overlooking the majestic Cox Bay below offer a private screening of the nightly performance in the sky. Take in the show from the comfort of your king size bed or curled up in the chaise next to your personal gas fireplace. Watching sunsets are most enjoyable in your pajamas. As night falls upon your patio, you sink under your duvet and rest up for the adventure-filled tomorrows in paradise.



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"Another Great Stay!"
2024-02-28
We've been taking winter breaks in Tofino/Ucluelet for almost 20 years and enjoy the lack of crowds and ability to beach walk & experience some awesome winter storms. Long Beach Lodge makes a great base as we take our 2 labs and book one of the a dog friendly rooms on the ground floor that have walk out to the beach and a great view. This year was no exception with no rain while we were there and 2 days of storm force winds that made for great breaking surf. The room was great as always, staff all excellent and we ate 2 nights in the restaurant enjoying great meals and good beer both nights. An added plus was a new bank of 8 Level2 EV chargers (CCS) by the entrance with complimentary charging for guests, so keeping the car charged for drives to hiking locations and in prep for out return home was totally painless.
"Fantastic family trip"
2024-03-31
This lodge was perfect for our family of 5 during our Tofino visit. It's about 10 minutes south of Tofino on beautiful Cox Bay, which was perfect for our kids to play frisbee and volleyball on the beach. Even in bad weather we spent time out on the beach. The cottage was perfect for us and felt really roomy. Dinner in the Great Room was wonderful and all the staff was so pleasant. This was the most pet-friendly place we've been to in a while. Fantastic visit.
"Relaxing girls trip"
2024-03-30
My mom and I did a 4 night stay at the lodge for a girls trip and had a great time!! The staff are very friendly, accommodating and the lodge has lots to offer. We really enjoyed watching the beautiful view in the great room and enjoying the amazing food in both the main restaurant and casual bites in the surf club. We couldn’t have asked for a nice little get away. Thank you!