In 2023, Pacific Sands Beach Resort is celebrating its 50th Anniversary as a Tofino resort landmark and pioneer. From deep and enduring roots in the community to vacations, weddings, and the ashes of loved ones, we’ve shared in the lives of friends and families that have been coming for generations. Read on for a beach walk through time.
It was April of 1973 when the Pettinger family rolled up their sleeves to take on running Pacific Sands, including 17 cottage/lodge units and a big dream. Fast forward 50 years to 122 suites and new ownership under the Nelson family, and the legacy lives on. And while Pacific Sands has certainly changed over the years, the values it was founded on have not.
Built on family, romance, and fun, Pacific Sands is about connecting with nature and each other. Giving yourself and those you love the gift of being present as you share conversation around the table. Feeling the sand under your feet, listening to the melodic sound of the surf, and breathing in the intoxicating, rainforest air. Looking down at a tide pool in Cox Bay, not a screen in your hand. And most of all, looking up at the spectacular scene unfolding all around you.
From humble beginnings to earning travel accolades all over the world, these past five decades have been quite a journey. We thank you for being a part of it, hope to see you soon, and look forward to creating new generations of memories and stories.
