Located in the Coastal Western Hemlock biogeoclimatic zone, in the 1,528 hectare Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, Sombrio beach is a haven of biodiversity. One of 4 trailheads to the Juan de Fuca trail on the western side of Vancouver island, This stretch of rocky coastline is a wilderness destination, and is one of four trailheads to the Juan de Fuca marine trail. Visitors can camp, explore tidal pools, surf and take advantage of bouldering spots. The Juan de Fuca provincial park is a protected area, and is a corridor for many large vital mammals such as otters, deer, cougars, black bears and wolves (Juan de Fuca zoning plan, 2015).