South Oak Bay Travel Guide
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Visit South Oak Bay
Popular places to visit

Oak Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Oak Bay with a trip to Oak Bay Marina. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

University of Victoria
Explore the campus of University of Victoria during your visit to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Fisherman's Wharf Marina
Come to this working harbor to see its colorful floating houses, go on a kayaking trip or a wildlife-spotting cruise and enjoy a meal of fresh seafood on the docks.

Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

Royal BC Museum
Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Catch an event at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre during your trip to Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Things to do

Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour
Top hotels in South Oak Bay

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Excellent hotel. Friendly attentive staff. Awesome mineral pool right on the ocean. Interesting and well run local Oak Bay community with restaurants, shops and hiking areas near the beach!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Fairmont Empress
Next level service across the board…from check-in to check-out!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Was an awesome experience. Great location and able to walk wherever you wanted to go. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
I had a mini fridge
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Great location. Recommend if you are looking for upper tier hotel in downtown Victoria.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Oak Bay

Rockland
Rockland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Government House and Art Gallery of Greater Victoria while in the area.

Fairfield
Unique features of Fairfield include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cook Street Village or Ross Bay Cemetery while you're exploring the area.

Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.

Oaklands
While Oaklands isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and West Coast Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

Harris Green
While visiting Harris Green, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row.

North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.


