Long Beach Laidback

Time to get your gale onits storm-watching season in Tofino. Here are
the only three things you need for relaxation with a side of rough seas.

stay
Theres
nothing cozier than a Pacific
Sands private two bedroom villa situated steps from the sand in Cox
Bay (the top spot to storm watch in town). Specifically request villa
24, which has been redone to reflect its new design direction. Best
part? Theres no need to leave your bed in the master suite for a
front-row seat to 30 foot swells. Sleeps 4, from $400 a night, www.pacificsands.com

spa
Spend an afternoon at the Wickaninnish
Inns Ancient Cedars Spa. Take a long steam in the wintergreen and
eucalyptus-scented Rainforest Steam Room, then its a detoxifying foot
soak with a cup of herbal tea before an Aromatic Massage with essential
oils whisks you away to your happy place. www.wickinn.com

eat
Head into the downtown Tofino and dine at the
new Spotted
Bear Bistro. The chef has a history working the kitchens of Pastis
and Lumiere and his cuisine is West Coast with a twist done well.
Succulent scallops the width of sand dollars anyone? www.spottedbearbistro.com