South Oak Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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.

Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Victoria Harbour
Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.

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.

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.
Activities

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC

Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best South Oak Bay Hotel Deals

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
clean
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Fairmont Empress
We stayed for two nights with a baby and were unfortunately disappointed with our experience. On the first night, the heating system was not functioning, the blinds were broken (limiting the view), and the windows were noticeably dirty. Maintenance attended twice in the evening but was unable to ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Clean rooms, good staff and courteous, hotel does not have bar/restraunt.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
We had breakfast in our room. It was good but it was cold.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Friendly and professional staff. Room was clean. We didn't let the cleaning staff make up our room until we left (we stayed 4 nights), but they were always smiling in the hallways. Food from the cafe was good and reasonably priced. Food from Fathom was tasty (we ordered takeout). Only complaint was ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Strathcona Hotel
SO LOUD outside of hotel! ZERO soundproofing! Was so peed and stressed and asked in advance for quiet and got street side! I barely slept and one of my worst sleeps ever. I tried everything to draw out the noises of such idiots outside til 230 am. Was on a move help job and hard to not sleep much ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 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.