This place is the ultimate escape--think sunsets, beach bonfires, and pure relaxation vibes!…read more If you're into scenic workouts, you've hit the jackpot. Start your loop from Semiahmoo Resort, take the paved path by the marina on the left side, and stop by the Alaska Packers Association Museum for a breather. Then, stroll back along the beach, where you can swap bird-watching on Drayton Harbor's side for seal-spotting in Semiahmoo Bay. And trust me, there's no shortage of seals--they're practically putting on a show! Shell hunting? Jackpot--whole oysters everywhere! It's like the beach said, "Here, have some treasure." Oh, and if you're a dog lover, this park is like doggy paradise. Picture your pup frolicking in the sun, while you hunt down those blackberries that grow all over the Drayton bay side of the path. If you're staying at the resort, grab one of their free bikes and cruise the spit. Summer does its thing here, making the whole place feel like the set of a feel-good beach movie, complete with breathtaking sunsets that will make your Instagram followers jealous. This place is like a vacation for your soul.

We were lucky enough to visit the Semiahmoo Spit during low tide. I've never seen so many clams and…read moreoysters in one place, it was incredible. It was also cool to be able to cross the street and be right back on the beach. My dog had a great time running and playing on the beach, and my wife and I enjoyed picking black berries on the trails that run along the shore. The drive out to Semiahmoo was also beautiful. There is a museum/gift shop where you can park as well as a parking area further down the road past the museum. Its a great place for a day trip for a beach day.

Love this park!! Great for a leisurely walk or bring the kids to the large playground area! Right…read moreon the water and lots of easy and accessible parking. Clean restrooms, mutt mitts, great park!!! View of White Rock .

Great park to take in the lovely bay views and nearby US/Canada border coastline! Lots of green…read morespace to enjoy along with some walking trails, statues, and playground. Something the entire family can enjoy. I love the no-frills, simple park atmosphere that is cozy and welcoming. Also, can't beat the Orca statue area! Super cool and unique.

+ Huge park with courts for almost all types of sports. +…read moreSeveral huge parking lots throughout the park. + The only public restroom I found to open late night is at the lower level east side of the Rotary Field House (exact G Maps coords: 25RM+5Q Surrey, British Columbia, Canada). . But maybe you'll find restrooms at the other washroom (coords: 25PJ+QM Surrey, British Columbia, Canada) to also open late night? . If you stay late enough, a security officer will drive by and shine a flashlight into your car. I'm glad they care about our safety. I was alarmed, but appreciated the care. I ensured the officer I was fine, then he left. + Late night, it's mostly a quiet, peaceful ambience. - I love pickleball. Where I come from, all the public courts would fill by 7am. Here, only 2 people occupied the 12 crts here. I had to leave. Dunno how crowded it gets later in the day.

South Surrey Athletic Park is definitely true to its name! There are a lot of athletic things you…read morecan do here! Panoramic, beautifully manicured grassy fields for soccer, football, baseball or anything that requires a giant field - you can find it here! There is a Waterpark, Playground, Bike Park, Sandy Area with Volleyball nets, and Tennis Courts in this surrounding area as well! Also, South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre offers tons of exercise and sport classes along with their large gym facility. It's great to walk around and see all the sport events happening or walk your dog (leashed) on a big open field. I really wish you could take them off-leash but no can do doggo. But there's an amazing Off-leash Dog Park near by - Dogwood Park! Plenty of free parking around the area as well! Public washrooms available at the South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre and Rotary Club Centre. Overall, such a great part of South Surrey to get your heart racing and muscles pumping! Go on and get some fresh air and Vitamin D!

This beautiful little triangle of land along the main drag in White Rock was a delight to stumble…read moreupon on a recent fall afternoon. Blooming with everything from tropical plants to sunflowers, it was a small but mighty stop on our way to the beach to watch the gorgeous sunset. When I say this is a triangle of land I mean just that. This park has no parking lot, no benches, heck it doesn't even have a sign (I had to look it up on my maps appnto even find out what it was called). In fact, it didn't even have a Yelp page until I made one for it. :) Still, during the blooming season, it was a fun little place to discover, and it felt almost secret since it didn't have any markings or other indications of why exactly it was there. Definitely a great place to take some beautiful pics!

Beauty, nature and peace at one place…read more Awesome place to relax and have a picnic with family or friends. Walk around the beach or to the pier and watch the sunset or have a barbecue with family at the family spot. Ample parking and very clean bathrooms. Walk towards the right of the parking lot for "secret beach" which is where migratory birds come during their journey towards the arctic(?!) . Super serene. Must go for everyone!

This seaside park in Crescent Beach was the perfect spot to walk on a windy fall day. From the park…read moreproper, we first let the dog run off a little steam in the big off-leash enclosure. It was dry, because South Surrey and White Rock never seems to get as much rain as Vancouver and North Vancouver. From there we walked down the beachside trail with whitecaps and windsurfers on one side, and gorgeous beachside cottages on the other. I was glad to be wearing a good windbreaker because a mighty wind blows in off Boundary Bay. This is a popular beach area in the summer, but it's a good place for a flat, easy walk in the winter, too. You can go quite a ways along the trail, tracing the shoreline, or just a quick and out and back before dark.

Crescent Beach in South Surrey is one of my favorite places to capture quiet sunsets. The soft pink…read moreand blue hues reflect over the calm water, creating a peaceful and timeless mood. Each visit feels different -- sometimes serene, sometimes full of color and light. It's the kind of place where you can breathe, slow down, and simply watch the day fade into stillness. my fine-art landscapes on Instagram: @aaronshaphoto #SouthSurrey #CrescentBeach #VancouverSunset #AaronShaPhoto #FineArtPhotography #BCCoast

This little beach off the beaten path is a local gem. If you're from Alberta, think White Rock =…read moreBanff, Crescent Beach = Jasper. If you're not from Alberta, that analogy might not resonate with you. Crescent beach is like a locals only type of beach. There's a volleyball area, a Sandy cove for swimming, public restrooms, and a long walkway along the beach you can walk on. There are benches, logs and giant rocks for sitting and sun bathing or to just enjoy the sound of the water. I grabbed sushi from nearby sushi spot Hanaya Japanese restaurant and got their lunch special. Took my food "to-go" and headed on down to Crescent beach. There is free parking along residential streets but you can also park close to the public washrooms area next to the Crescent Beach swimming club (which is for members only). Although there are not many food or drink places on the beach, there is a little sail boat place where you can book a tour on a sailboat and head out onto the water. There is a dock for fishing too and the water is super clean. Lifeguards are also on patrol at this beach which is an amazing safety feature to have as well. I would definitely recommend this beach if you want something a little more low key, a little quieter, somewhere to meditate perhaps or have a nice lunch.

The gateway to THE GREAT WHITE NORTH or CANADA as you may know it as! I've crossed through many…read moretimes on my way to Vancouver BC to cause mayhem and enjoy life..... Old glory on top of The Peace Arch signifies FRANK has arrived to the boarder. Part 2 of my journey is about to begin as I slowly grind my way to customs for a routine grilling and then the immortal words uttered with no smile from the person in the booth " WELCOME TO CANADA "! Enjoy the view and safe travels!

Crossing the border here was a really fun way to mark my son's first ever visit to Canada! It's a…read morebeautiful park with lots of interesting info signs, walking paths, and gorgeous ocean views. We took a nice spring break road trip up from Seattle to Vancouver and plotted our border crossing here - it's a lovely route with lots to see and do and this was an excellent spot to stretch our legs. The dramatic 67-foot tall, brilliant white arch spans across the border into both countries and shines like a beacon against the grasses and ocean. It's beautiful and we had fun making a fuss of my son walking over for the first time haha! The most astounding thing was finding a neighborhood that seemed to be right on the border line haha! We had to google if they're considered Canadian or American lol!! Turns out they're technically on the Canada side - but was an interesting rabbit hole to explore. Customs/immigration sits just beyond the arch and is well marked. The short lines moved fast but this was a weekday - based on my reading it can have some very long wait times so we got lucky. The park has lots of paved parking, shelters and seats, but I didn't see any bathrooms anywhere. You can access the park from either country and its entrances are well marked.

Ok so I wanted to go for a little forest hike but I also didn't want to get eaten by a cougar or a…read morebear. This is the perfect place for a safe hike in the forest. You truly feel safe with paths with signs. Lots of people hiking, walking, jogging here, some with their dogs too. There is a small parking lot to leave the car and your belongings before heading into the trails. There are no bathrooms here. But bonus, there is a fully accessible pathway for those who have limited mobility to enjoy the forest also! What a cool inclusive feature that I wish was in more nature zones. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the forest is very close to the roads, lot of traffic noise and there was even a concert playing nearby when I went that day which really was cool music but ruined the vibe of my forest walk. I wanted to hear nature sounds and trees but instead I got rock music lol. I would visit this place again and hope next time no concert is being played!

Amazing, beautiful oasis of woodland and tranquility all year round. Takes about 45 mins to do the…read moremain trail, with shorter trails too, all well marked.

White rock is a beautiful community to live and for your kids to grow.It's quite, safe and has…read morebeautiful views.I love that it's minutes away from the water.There's good schools in White Rock.

Fantastic beach. Lots to see and explore as the tide goes in and out. Take a stroll down Canada's…read morelongest pier (which has around 1500 planks, in case you're wondering. We counted.) Lots of public bathrooms along the strip which is great. Don't forget to take a walk up the super steep Oxford street!

White Rock Pier is one of the most peaceful places to experience Vancouver's coastal light. At…read moretwilight, the sky fades from soft pink to deep blue, and the pier lights shimmer gently over calm waters. I often come here to capture the quiet moments between day and night -- where everything feels still, timeless, and infinite. See more of my fine-art landscape photography: @aaronshaphoto #WhiteRockPier #SouthSurrey #VancouverPhotography #AaronShaPhoto #FineArtLandscape #SunsetVibes

We were headed into Canada to spend the day. The lines at the Love Arch crossing were terrible…read more Once we got to the gate and showed our passports the attendant got squirrelly and made us pull over. We were met by to agents and requested to go inside. Not sure what was going on we obliged. Once we walked in it was like a check and Chong movie with people everywhere looking pretty rough. We found a seat. They wouldn't even let you go to the bathroom. We were finally called to the desk. Again we provided our passports and explained what we were doing. He asked who I worked for and once I told home the US Federsl government things changed. About 5 minutes later they apologized for the delay and we were on our way. This whole ordeal set us back time wise so we just went into white rock. A very nice little border torn with a great Main Street, marina and beach. We wandered out onto the pier which had a great view. The main area where we parked had plenty of space as well as awesome shops and restaurants. Wasn't what we had planned for Canada but was a good visit.