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.

This is one of the places my SO and I wanted to stop. But coming back from Vancouver we didn't have…read moreenough time to stop by. We will just come some other time when we are in the area again. On the website it says a lot of interesting things to do. Day-use parking requires a Discover Pass which is $10 for the day which is affordable.

We are here at least twice a year. Saturday there was no…read moreline at all. We zoomed right in. It was later in the day about 6ish. Place is always beautiful. Now that the Richmond Night Market has come to an end not sure we will cross as often as we used to.

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.

One of the most visited tourist spot in BC,longest boardwalk in Canada,clean place diverse and…read moremulticultural expectators. The site never run out of good restaurants,name it and they have it,no free parking in here washroom is availble before the entrance heading to the board walk,as usual the big white rock is always crowded specially with kids playing so taking a good picture can be challenging,cargo and passenger trains passes in here and that adds to the attractions,picnic is allowed not sure with bringing alcoholic beverages... who knows whats in there mugs Walking in the board walk is another experience,you can watch birds and sometimes fish by the water,ive been here so many times and i saw some people taking a swim. Waiting for the sunset is one most thing to do in here,you can also see some musicians playing by the park,and if you are doing a 10K steps or morethan daily well this is the best bet. A bit far from lower mainland,but accessible by bus.By the way restaurants here closes early so gezz that is one disadvantage, Sumtotal visiting this place is simply awesome

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.

Nice beach/waterfront area. It can get quite congested on the street and when finding parking. It's…read moreall about timing. There's a lot of restaurants on the street and some street vendors as well.

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