Stanley Park and Granville Island are a walk or short bike ride away, with some lovely sightseeing in between. Kitsilano Beach is just over the Burrard Bridge, which enjoys sunbathers and outdoor volleyball players from April to September. Closer to home (and just as good for sunsets) is English Bay beach. It has kayak rentals and the benefit of being near Stanley Park, if you need to burn off your ice cream(s) with a brisk forest walk. The Sea Wall, which links all the great beaches and parks, will also take you to Science World, Vancouver's iconic geodesic dome. Historic Gastown, which boasts a chiming steam clock, is now home to many hip shops and restaurants and is a 20-minute walk.