Lake View Spots in Kelowna
The 91 places in Kelowna break down into 27 parks and trails, 15 restaurants, 14 beaches and 35 others. Of the 91 on this Kelowna list, 8 list weekly specials, 4 host a weekly night such as trivia or open mic and 24 link a menu. Keep in mind that 21 close for part of the year. Our picks here include CedarCreek Estate Winery, one of our Local Favourites: bronze for Best Winery in Kelowna (Best of Kelowna); and Lakeside Dining Room, one of our Local Favourites: Locals' pick for a lakeside patio (Best of Kelowna 2024 & 2025).
Open Now is based on each place’s listed hours. Hours can change for holidays, seasons or special closures — check with the venue before you go.
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Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Open now · Closes 6 PM
Organic and biodynamic wines aged in its pyramid cellar; known for Cipes traditional-method sparkling.
From $15 Vegan +6
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The Galley Lakeside Cafe
Open now · Closes 5 PM
Public lakeside cafe at the Kelowna Yacht Club: coffee, salads, sandwiches and house-made gelato.
Dogs OK Vegan +4
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Lakeside Dining Room
Open now · Closes 10 PM
Lakeside hotel dining room serving AAA Sterling Silver beef, fresh seafood and a 150-plus bottle wine list.
Local Favourite Vegan Patio +8
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Löyly Floating Sauna
Open now · Closes 10:20 PM
Kelowna's original floating Finnish sauna: self-led sweat, cold plunge and rest cycles.
From $45 Lake view +1
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Pacific Poke
Open now · Closes 10 PM
Build-your-own and chef-designed West Coast poke bowls on Bernard Avenue; sushi now on the menu.
Vegan Vegetarian +3
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Oak + Cru
Open now · Closes 12:30 AM
Oak + Cru, the social kitchen and wine bar at the Delta hotel on Water Street, sits right on the lakefront in downtown Kelowna.
Vegetarian Patio +8
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Cactus Club Café
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Chef-driven menu and waterfront downtown Kelowna views at the Yacht Club location of the Cactus Club chain.
Vegan Vegetarian +6
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Waterfront Park – Tugboat Bay Beach
Open to the public
Tugboat Bay is the beach you can walk to from downtown Kelowna without a plan: a sandy, shallow swimming area tucked into Waterfront Park, with a concession stand and…
Free Dogs OK +1
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McKinley Mountain Park
Open to the public
The City of Kelowna's "Mini Knox": a 17-hectare hillside park in the McKinley area where a short hike of about 1 km uphill ends at a wide view along Okanagan Lake to…
Free Dogs OK +1
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Crepe Delicious Urban Cafe
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Sweet and savoury crepes, gelato, shakes and coffee; Canadian chain with a Kelowna Lakeshore Rd shop.
Kids OK Lake view +1
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Sunny's a modern diner
Closed today · Opens tomorrow 7:30 AM
Breakfast diner a block from Kelowna's beach; Chicks on a Raft was featured on Food Network Canada.
Local Favourite Vegan Vegetarian +5
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Kinsmen Park
Open to the public
Kinsmen Park is an Abbott Street beach that works well when the kids want the lake and the adults want a game: a swimming area on Okanagan Lake, a playground and tennis…
Free
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Upside Cidery
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Farm cidery with 14 taps and a rooftop patio: Harvest Apple, Kingston Black, Plum Rose, Coconut Hibiscus.
Local Favourite Dogs OK Vegan +7
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Lakefront Sports Centre
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Kelowna's one-stop waterfront rental base: grab a boat, jet ski, paddleboard, kayak or bike right on downtown's Water Street, or try flyboarding.
From $30 Kids OK +2
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Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park
Open to the public
A rugged 11,321-hectare wilderness on the east shore of Okanagan Lake, with no public roads inside.
Free Dogs OK +1
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King Taps
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Two-level Kelowna waterfront restaurant with famous pizzas, regional wines and over 50 beer taps.
Local Favourite Vegan Vegetarian +8
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Cedar Creek Park
Open to the public
Cedar Creek Park is the biggest off-leash dog beach in Kelowna, and on a hot summer’s day that is the whole point: a beach and swimming area on Okanagan Lake where you…
Free Dog Friendly
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Postill Lake Lodge
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
A lakeside-cabin and fly-fishing resort in the hills north-east of Kelowna.
From $10 Dogs OK +2
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The View Winery & Wards Cider
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Aromatic whites (Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Ehrenfelser), Pinotage, BLING canned bubbly and Wards Cider.
From $10 / tasting Dogs OK +5
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Earls Kitchen + Bar
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Earls Kitchen + Bar at 211 Bernard Avenue with a lake-view patio and rooftop patio over Okanagan Lake.
Vegan Vegetarian +7
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Full Cyrcle Adventures
Book ahead · tours by reservation
Guided off-road UTV and 4x4 buggy tours in south-east Kelowna, the only adventure-tour company in the city offering UTV tours, says Tourism Kelowna.
From $350 Kids OK +2
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Strathcona Beach Park
Open to the public
Strathcona Beach Park is a small Abbott Street beach for an uncomplicated swim: a swimming area on Okanagan Lake, a playground for the kids and a washroom, and not much…
Free
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Tantalus Vineyards
Closed today · Opens tomorrow 11 AM
Riesling, led by Old Vines Riesling from some of BC's oldest vinifera; also Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
From $15 Dogs OK +2
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Dilworth Mountain Park
Open to the public
A ridge park in the middle of Kelowna with downtown, Okanagan Lake and the mountains spread out below.
Free Dogs OK +1
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Sarsons Beach Park
Open to the public
Sarsons Beach Park is the Lower Mission beach to choose when you would rather not share the beach with a crowd: the City describes it as usually quieter and less crowded…
Free
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Luxury Lake Tours
Book ahead · tours by reservation
Captained private boat tours on Okanagan Lake, from sightseeing cruises and fishing charters to wine tours that arrive at lakeside wineries by water.
From $310 / hour Kids OK +2
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Waldhof Family Estate Winery
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Branching off from the historic St. Hubertus property, Waldhof Family Estate Winery is a new organic, natural winery on Lakeshore Road in Kelowna.
Dogs OK Patio +1
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Okanagan Ballooning
Book ahead · tours by reservation
Float above orchards, vineyards and Okanagan Lake at sunrise on a hot-air balloon tour, one of the most unforgettable ways to see the valley.
From $450 Lake view
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Lake Avenue Beach Access
Open to the public
Lake Avenue Beach Access is a small City of Kelowna off-leash dog beach on Lake Avenue, one of the four official off-leash beaches in the city.
Free Dog Friendly
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St Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
St Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery is a small, unpretentious Kelowna winery with a sloped vineyard right on the lake.
Dogs OK Patio +1
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Wilden Ridge Trails
Open to the public
Open ridges in the Wilden hills above Glenmore, burned in the 2023 wildfire and now greening up, with wide views over Okanagan Lake and Kelowna.
Free Dogs OK +1
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Bluebird Beach Park
Open to the public
Bluebird Beach Park is one of the smaller beaches along Lakeshore Road south of downtown Kelowna, the stretch Tourism Kelowna points to for beach access points and…
Free Dogs OK
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Perch Sky Lounge
Closed today · Opens Fri 5 PM
Rooftop lounge atop the Innovation Centre on Doyle Ave with a winter four-course tasting dinner.
Dogs OK Vegetarian +7
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Rollz Ice Cream & Desserts - Kelowna
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Rollz Ice Cream & Desserts is a lakeside Kelowna shop where kids and parents can watch their custom rolled ice cream being made fresh.
Vegan Kids OK +2
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Mission Ridge Park Loop
Open to the public
A short climb up a narrow park corridor to two viewpoints over Okanagan Lake and the Mission, then back down by quiet streets.
Free Dogs OK +1
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Nature's Table at Summerhill
Closed today · Opens tomorrow 12 PM
Organic, biodynamic winery bistro with Okanagan Lake views and sunsets; menu paired with Summerhill wine.
Vegan Vegetarian +5
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Tiki Time Tours
Book ahead · tours by reservation
Okanagan Lake cruises on a tiki-themed boat with karaoke and a swim stop, plus tiki-bus winery tours
From $55 1 hr +4
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Pandosy Waterfront Park
Open to the public
Pandosy Waterfront Park opened on Abbott Street at Cedar Avenue in late June 2023, giving Pandosy Village its own spot on Okanagan Lake.
Free Dogs OK
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High Rim Trail
Open to the public
The High Rim Trail traces the forested ridge high above Kelowna, Lake Country and Vernon for about 55 km of wild, uncrowded hiking.
Free Dogs OK +1
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Azhadi Vineyards
Closed · Opens 1 PM
Estate Chardonnay, Viognier and Pinot Noir; debut Griffin red blend and Amoris sparkling rosé.
From $15 Vegan +7
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HUMO Kelowna
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Globally inspired contemporary cuisine on the downtown Kelowna waterfront, led by Chef Kai Koroll.
Vegan Vegetarian +6
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Divide Lake Trail (from Rimrock Gate)
Open to the public
A wide, service-road-style trail climbing about 8 km into Okanagan Mountain Park to the backcountry camp at Divide Lake, with wide views over the park, Kelowna and…
Free Dogs OK +1
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Boyce-Gyro Beach Park
Open to the public
Boyce-Gyro is Kelowna’s Lakeshore Road beach for people who want to do more than lie down: a swimming area on Okanagan Lake, sand volleyball courts and a playground…
Local Favourite Free Dogs OK
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Wild Horse Canyon Trail to Commando Bay
Open to the public
Okanagan Mountain Park's longest trail, 24 km through a granite canyon with Okanagan Lake views.
Free Dogs OK +1
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Shore Line Brewing Co.
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Lochy Lager, Wakesetter IPA and Smokeshow Hazy IPA, with oven-fired thin-crust pizza by Okanagan Lake.
From $12 Dogs OK +9
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Table Nineteen Kelowna
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Golf-club restaurant at Okanagan Golf Club: main and share plates, local craft taps, BC wine.
Vegetarian Patio +5
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Downtown Sails Dog Beach (Kerry Park)
Open to the public
Downtown Sails is Kelowna’s downtown cooling-off beach for dogs, at the end of Bernard Avenue beside Kerry Park.
Free Dog Friendly
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The Mission Creamery
Closed · Opens 3 PM
From-scratch Kelowna ice cream with local ingredients; ice cream cakes and many gluten-friendly flavours.
Local Favourite Vegan Patio +2
All places on this page, A–Z (91)
- Ailm Estate
- Azhadi Vineyards
- Bertram Creek Regional Park
- Bluebird Beach Park
- Boulder Trail (Okanagan Mountain Park)
- Boyce-Gyro Beach Park
- Cactus Club Café
- Cedar Creek Park
- CedarCreek Estate Winery
- City Park – Hot Sands Beach
- CRAFT Beer Market Kelowna
- Crepe Delicious Urban Cafe
- Dilworth Mountain Park
- Divide Lake Trail (from Rimrock Gate)
- Downtown Sails Dog Beach (Kerry Park)
- Earls Kitchen + Bar
- Eldorado Yacht Club
- Farming Karma Fruit Co.
- Full Cyrcle Adventures
- High Rim Trail
- Holy Doodle Sailing Charters
- Home Block at CedarCreek Estate Winery
- HUMO Kelowna
- Hydraulic Lake Recreation Site
- Inspire Trails – Myra Canyon Ranch
- Journey Restaurant
- Kelowna Cruises
- Kelowna Downtown Marina
- Kelowna Paddle Centre
- King Taps
- Kinsmen Park
- Knox Mountain Park
- Kuipers' Peak Mountain Park
- Lake Avenue Beach Access
- Lake Life Pontoon Cruises
- Lakefront Sports Centre
- Lakeside Dining Room
- Lakeside Eco-Sports
- Lochview Trail (to Paul's Tomb)
- Löyly Floating Sauna
- Luxury Lake Tours
- Maestro's Mediterranean Restaurant and Terrace
- Martin's Lane Winery
- Masa's Grill at The Harvest Golf Club
- McKinley Mountain Park
- Mission Ridge Park Loop
- Myra Canyon – Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park
- Myra Canyon Bicycle Rental & Tours
- Nature's Table at Summerhill
- Oak + Cru
- Okanagan Ballooning
- Okanagan Beach Rentals
- Okanagan Experience
- Okanagan Lake Boat Rentals
- Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park
- Okanagan Parasail
- Pacific Poke
- Pandosy Waterfront Park
- Parlour Ice Cream
- Perch Sky Lounge
- Ponds Park & Trail
- Poplar Point Dog Beach
- Postill Lake Lodge
- Quench Pool Bar
- Rollz Ice Cream & Desserts - Kelowna
- Rotary Beach Park
- Sarsons Beach Park
- Scorched Earth Winery
- Shore Line Brewing Co.
- Soma Craft Cidery
- SpearHead Winery
- Sperling Vineyards
- Splash BC Floating Water Park – Kelowna
- St Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery
- Strathcona Beach Park
- Stuart Park Outdoor Rink
- Summerhill Pyramid Winery
- Sunny's a modern diner
- SunWave Boat Rentals
- Table Nineteen Kelowna
- Tantalus Vineyards
- The Galley Lakeside Cafe
- The Mission Creamery
- The View Winery & Wards Cider
- Tiki Time Tours
- Tower Ranch Golf & Country Club
- Upside Cidery
- Waldhof Family Estate Winery
- Waterfront Park – Tugboat Bay Beach
- Wild Horse Canyon Trail to Commando Bay
- Wilden Ridge Trails
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