Witty’s Lagoon is a beautiful coastal park that is a great place to go when you need to remind yourself that Victoria is, indeed, on an island. It's great spot for spending a day at the beach or going on a short nature hike. It also has excellent wildlife viewing - the first time I visited I saw Orcas and seals a short distance from shore.
From Victoria, it's about a 40 minute drive. Take Highway 1, the Transcanada Highway, out of town. Take the Colwood exit. Follow the Old Island Highway, which turns into Sooke Road. From Sooke Road, turn left on Metchosin Road, which leads to the park entrance on the left.
