White Rock Pier is one of the most peaceful places to experience Vancouver's coastal light. At twilight, 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 read more

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We were headed into Canada to spend the day. The lines at the Love Arch crossing were terrible. 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. read more

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Beautiful beach next to the US border. You can view the coastline of Bellingham from White Rock Beach. There are hundred of beach front restaurants and food kiosks which are convenient. This venue remembers me of seaside resorts in many countries. Very nice walk along a railway. Truly amazing location to watch sunset. read more

I've heard about the famous White Rock Pier ever since I moved to Vancouver 4 years ago, and since this dang pandemic occurred, I've only been interested in partaking in outdoor activities (air circulation and all). So when my kid last visited me, we drove out to White Rock to see what the fuss was all about. The pier. It's there. And it's long. From the shore, it's somewhat deceptive, as the pier doesn't look that long to the naked eye. But once you start walking on it, it's like an optical illusion. It goes on, and on, and on, and ON. Like, it feels like it's never-ending. It's the weirdest thing. We went on a lovely day, so we enjoyed our crazy-long walk to the end of the pier. Halfway there, we saw some folks peering over the edge, so of course we had to investigate. There, below the pier, was a baby seal, just sleeping away on a sunny spot of sand. It really was adorable. Who needs to pay to go to an aquarium? Back on the main strip after walking the pier, we explored the street cafes and beach-y shops of moments and tchachkies, and stopped for some amazing gelato. Looked like there were some cute restaurants, too. More to explore when we return! Oh, and, yes, there IS a white rock. It's a large white boulder, situated by the pier on the shoreline! Great little area to explore on a nice day! read more

Nice beach and busy pier. Parking is expensive in my opinion so be prepared to pay (EG: 2 hours = $8 and in effect 7 days a week). A nice day date with great local restaurants in the area. read more

White Rock Beach - Low tide! - Beaches Near Me - White Rock, British Columbia

My go to place for just anything. Feel like sitting on a -WRP(my own short form for white rock pier) Wanna walk or run a -WRP; lets have some sea food-WRP-closest place for outdoors yoga or frizz bee game-WRP n most important any tourist guest at home- lets go WRP...lol Yah so i enjoy being here in all ways n definitely a walk on marine drive beach , crescent beach fills me with energy for the day or calmness at night. I have witnessed festivals , exhibitions and other events at different times of the year but one thing always remain the same . That's spectacular horizon , ocean n twilight moon reflection on water. Must visit touristy spot but for people who enjoy natural beauty read more

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White Rock Beach is a classic beach with beautiful views of the ocean and there is a very long pier -- the longest pier in Canada! I remember going to this pier for the first time when I was 3 or 4 years old, and I was amazed by the pier and the sandy beach. After going to this beach again this year, nothing has changed with the exception that the pier was recently rebuilt due to an extreme storm that caused serious damage. The beach, pier and green grassy sections still looked the same which is amazing. The big white rock was still there, but apparently, it has been repainted white many times due to vandalism, but the main attraction at White Rock Beach is definitely the beautiful pier! Parking is super limited and you will be lucky if you find parking during the summer in their designated parking lot spots. All of the parking is pay parking. read more

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Surprisingly nice beach area near the USA border. Parking is a bit lacking. It's free before 31 March (off season). During this time the lots are already mostly full. I can only imagine what it's like in the summer. Trains run along the beach, so be sure to plan one's stroll appropriately. Nothing like getting stuck on one side of the tracks for 10 minutes. The entire beach area has a nice paved walking path. Random trivia - the benches there are all from Expo 86. Notice the "86" markings on the concrete bases. The place is definitely touristy. Everything has a nice vintage feel (especially the museum), and the beachfront is crammed with restaurants and drinking establishments. The White Rock itself is actually painted white. It's grey underneath. Just a heads up for those who are setting themselves up for disappointment. Lastly, they still haven't fixed the pier since it got destroyed by the sailboats in the storm a few months ago. There is an entire chunk missing, which is a real shame. Hopefully they fix it soon. read more

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This beautiful beach has 8 klm of sand and shallow water for the kids. The east side of the beach makes it easy for kids to play in shallow tide pools, build sand castles. There are paddle and skim boards to rent and a variety of local restaurants offer a variety of cusine from fast food to formal dining. The ocean views and sunsets are specaculiar. The pier in White Rock is 470m long and stretches into the ocean. You can find people fishing or jumping into the water below. A great location to take the kids for a day at the beach. read more

Beautiful scenery and impressive pier. I visited here a couple of times with my friends or families after dining. This is a great location to take a walk. In summer, you can meet diving children and crabbers at the pier sometimes. The new public wheelchair-accessible washroom is nice and clean, just next to the pier. And don't forget to bring a coat to withstand sea wind. read more

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White Rock Beach/Pier is the perfect place to catch a sunset or go for a stroll. I've driven on Marine Drive a handful of times but admittedly have never actually walked down the pier or along the beach. Until a few weeks ago! The great thing about this area is that there are plenty of ice cream shops, cafes, and restaurants lined along Marine, so you can grab anything really and take it to the beach/pier to enjoy. Which is exactly what my friend and I did. We decided to ice cream shop hop and pick out 3 different ice cream flavours from 3 different shops and then sit on the beach to enjoy. Let me just say, this spot gets real romantic in the evenings. With the lit arches, twinkle lights along the trees, and a gorgeous sunset painted in the background, this place just sets the mood. The beach is lined with plenty of benches, so you can take in the views, the beach itself is clean, and the pier (longest pier in Canada apparently) gives me Santa Monica vibes. I'm mad at myself that it took me this long to spend some time here. However, I'm glad that this is in my backyard so that I can now come back whenever I want to catch a beautiful sunset. read more

White Rock Beach is my happy place! I love spending lazy days lounging on the sand, soaking up the sunshine. And when I need a break from the heat, the ice cream shops along the boardwalk always hit the spot. read more

A beautiful little gem of a neighborhood not too far from the US border. Fabulous restaurants, beautiful homes and very challenging hills. Lots of fit people exercising along the water or traveling around the steep, beautiful streets. The waterfront is beautifully decorated and very user friendly. There is a sign that it is the longest pier in Canada. Port Neuf, Que is challenging that... but it is an impressive pier indeed. It's great to look at the seabirds and lots and lots of seals. Beware of the many trains that travel through here daily. read more

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Love Whiterock Beach! Great waterfront restaurants, ice cream shops, long boardwalk, and shopping. The beach is not sand more rocky, and depending on the tide you might be seating on the grass on the higher elevation. Some negatives parking is not free hard to find parking on a hot sunny day and make sure you're dogs are on leash. Otherwise this place is amazing! Don't forget the sun block! read more

White Rock Beach - Beaches Near Me - White Rock, British Columbia

I feel bad for rating white rock beach poorly because it's my hometown... but wow, this place is not only boring, but also extremely dog UNfriendly. No dogs allowed to walk on, by, near the beach. Not allowed on the pier. And most restaurants don't allow dogs on their patios. That's some BS. Also, the food here kind of sucks, except for the amazing Dolce Gelato. Don't be coming here looking for California vibes. read more

This is a late review, we visited here a few months back. This place has a California beach feeling to me. There is a long waterfront street with many shops and restsurants to see and buy from. The prices are reasonable too. The parking is paid for and it is right at the waterfront. There are houses facing the water too so street parking might not be available. The pier itself is long and gives out a nice walk and a gorgeous view of the states. We have been here during low tide, where people was walking around collecting seashells? Or just looking at the marine life visible during low tide, but have also been here during high tide when the waves welcome you. Overall I recommend you check this place out, makes perfect for a date or just to bring family. read more

We always forget that White rock is not that far away and offers a lovely sunset a nice evening walk along the pier. Due to Covid getting a restaurant reservation is difficult but if you're flexible and go ahead of time you'll have no problem finding a nice spot to dine. We did Greek but next time Mexican!! read more

White Rock Beach - Me and my love enjoying the sunset at the beach - Beaches Near Me - White Rock, British Columbia

Super unfriendly beach for kids and dogs. Never go again. Not good food either, not parking as week .

West Beach (west of the hill on Marine Drive) is where most of the action is. It has big names like The Boathouse. East Beach has some stores, too, but mostly fish and chips. I noticed one new restaurant that is actual "Dining", not fish and chips and burgers (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/deluxe-restaurant-white-rock). I want to try it out. Beachy clothing and souvenir shops on both sides. Ice cream too. I think West Beach has gelato as well. The actual Rock that is White is situated on the beach where Marine Drive has a hill, so you actually have to get out of your car and walk on the promenade to see it. Marine Drive is supposed to be 30km/h, but people usually don't bother... except on sunny weekends and holidays, when many come show off their fancy convertibles and bikes ;) I like the wavy patterns on the sand when the tide is out! We like to bring Japanese visitors here (remember -- Japan has no land border), and tell them to look east. "See all the trees to the left, then a big white thing (the Peace Arch)? To the right of that is all America!" read more

White Rock Beach - Parking 2010: $3/hr May-Aug, $2/hr Sep-Apr - Beaches Near Me - White Rock, British Columbia

Night view is beautiful and the pier (though partially collapsed now) has beautiful arches along the entire walkway. There were countless stars and a lit walkway, perfect for a night stroll! read more

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On a nice sunny day in Surrey, this is the place to go. It's the closest beach and has great views. A few things that I love: 1. It's a beach 2. Lot's of great places to dine-in 3. Great Boutiques 4. Beautiful View and Walk 5. Great Location 6. The older couples who just sit with their sweeties and enjoy their time together. Makes me cry... in a good way. A few things I would love, if changes were made: 1. Parking. Need more of it! 2. Street lights. Need more of it! 3. Lights along the water. Need more of it! In a nutshell, great place to go with friends, family, pets, etc. Can't wait for the weather to turn around. I love it here read more

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on The pier there are some gaps. I phone fall from the bridge into water and I never found it. worst experience at this beach

All spots are paid parking unfortunately, gets really crowded on sunny weekends. I suggest going early if you want a parking spot. good place for a short walk by the sea. Check out the literally painted white rock, no history behind it. Lol read more

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We will definitely be back. Great day to fly kites. There is parking early around 11am by 4 when we left there were lots of cars hoping for a spot. Paid $10 for 5 hours. The closer you can park to the pier the better it's a long walk to get down to the beach. The water was unexpectedly warm. Few tiny crabs bitting toes, lots of grass. My kids love getting dirty and searching for shells and crabs so they loved it. read more

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A nice area for walks along the beach on the broadwalk. Also a great place to go running as well. Hard to though on the weekend afternoons when everyone is out so the path can get a bit congested and you may find yourself dodging people left and right. Came on a day where the sun was out so it was the perfect time to be out. Water is beautiful and the grass is insanely green. Disappointed that the white rock has been painted over for the namesake but I guess you cannot expect too much. If you happen to be around this area I would recommend it! read more

Beautiful place to take a walk. Start at the top of the hill and work your way down, and that way you don't need to worry about parking, either. There are many areas with steps, too, and you'll get a good workout, esp. on the way back up! The pier, albeit short, is quaint, cool and popular, and where else in Vancouver do you find a pier? Great view of Baker, too, and the er...White Rock. If you've lived here long enough you'll remember when a) they used to have the International Sand Castle competition and b) when the rock wasn't white. I remember jumping on those aforementioned castles as a child; those were glorious days in hot weather, and what horrid children were we? Loads of restaurants down here too, but many need work. Try Vol Au Vent for top notch French cuisine or maybe the Boathouse for a great patio and below average food. And don't forget about the delish ice cream place or the awesome gelato place on each corner. Just eat your IC before you attempt to walk back up the hill because as I discovered...it melts fast. Many people in Vancouver ignore WR beach, but with just a 45 minute drive from the city--it's worth it--especially when it is always 2 degrees warmer out here, and cheap gas is but 20 minutes away. I won't even mention our new border exemption rules either, but they are certainly better than what we had in the past! read more

Okay, the ocean here is kind of dirty. A little drained sewage. I haven't touched the water here in years. And in summer it is a high school hang out (ah, flashback to my highschool days)! And it is such a cliche first date on that side of the bridge. But I heart White Rock Beach for the following reasons: - Loads of restaurants, cafes, fish and chippers, and ice cream parlours to fuel your day. - a lovely walk way which is nice for walking on a summer night, or jogging) - A fantastic pier, best pier for strolling in the Lower Mainland I say! - It's so clean (other than the water of course) - Finally, when people are fishing or crabbing you can totally go peek at their catch. Just don't feed the sea gulls - they will call out to every gull in a 10km radius and they will swarm you (on the groung, in the air, eeeep sea gull invasion!) read more

Sooo many people! This is not a beach to go for a secluded getaway; rather, it's a place to feel -- *really* feel -- like you're in the west coast of Canada. Ignore the crowds, get some fish and chips, find a rock (preferably not that big white one) and feel like you're a part of something bigger. Sure, you can take stroll along the pier, and yes, feel free to strut around in a bathing suit, but really, it's all about this view. No amount of tourist traps that exist behind the actual beach can take that away. No matter how cheesy they may be... *ahem* read more

Not a lot of people here which makes it the best place to go if you want a quiet time with your friends and soft sand. One thing I realize here that the sand here is softer than most beaches I have been to, and I love going to beaches so this is a good plus! I would totally bring my dog here! It is a place where dogs roam all the time and it's so beautiful! The sands are white but the sea is a tad dark, like most Vancouver waters.. :P The parking is not bad as well in the area. It is so close to the beach it makes it so easy to access the car when need be and keep an eye on it. The community and the area is lovely, you can see the amazing houses on your left and the right is the beautiful beach. I wish I lived in one of those houses so I can adore the beach when ever I want... Anyways, I would go back here this summer with me and my friends since it is nice and quiet. We all like that a lot. read more

It's OK here. A little busy, especially in the summers, and it's not really a "beach" per say. It's not like you can go and lay out on the rocks. But it is great to sit on the little strips of grass with some fish n chips - when the weather is warmer of course. (I'm talking specifically of East Beach). I don't care to get raked for parking, but it is what it is I guess. Starting March 1, it's $3/hour. Before that in the "offseason" it's $1/hour. read more

Just a good place for a walk/stroll, forget about running...but today, what a view, even with the big fog at times on the southern side where Moby Dicks fish n chips is ;) Not many table booths, but finding a seat along the rocks is pretty cool still. Wouldn't come here for a picnic as it's as usual way overcrowded, having bumper to bumper one lane each way along the main street. No privacy anyways, as the tables are right by the main walkway. At least the extra star for easy phone pay by parking & renovated washroom facilities. definite recommend, esp. for a tourist. read more

White Rock Beach and view gets 4 stars. The area to and from the beach gets 0.5 stars.Total average rating: 2.25 stars rounded down to 2. The ridiculous traffic, layout and lack of free parking in the area is simply outrageous. Don't bring your car to the beach or this area as you'll have a hard to find any parking unless you arrive early in the morning in the summer. There is so many drivers disobeying the rules of the road here and the no free parking except for residents. This is road rage heaven. We will go to Crescent Beach instead. read more

Use the first parking lot on the left when you come in to town (you pay $7 for the day, no hourly parking). Even during the height of tourist season there is overflow parking here, I have never seen it fill up. It is about a 5 minute walk to the main part of town from here. Beach washrooms absolutely disgusting, even the family bathroom. They need to do a little more to maintain these. Try to plan your visit around low tide, so much more space to walk and explore. Beach is almost completely gone at high tide. People keep posting here how great the fish and chips are at Moby's. I really don't think it is any better than any of the 4-5 other fish and chips establishments within 2 blocks of it. The only difference is that you wait 20 minutes for your food at Moby's vs 5 minutes at most of the other places. read more

The biggest reason for this place's popularity are the amazing views of Semiahmoo Bay, Mount Baker, and some of the surrounding islands and headlands. There is a tidal beach and one of the few piers in lower mainland you can stroll down, a long coastal park, and a number of little shops and restaurants. It's busy on nice days - and a little twee in the manner of Steveston - but it's still fun, in a miniature beach town kind of way. Unlike some beach spots, this place is going all season, too: I visited last weekend (January) and all the shops and restaurants were open. Keep in mind one of the busiest train lines runs parallel to the beach. I've never seen anything bad happen, but still: watch out for those trains! read more

Great location. Good local restaurants. Awesome sunsets. Very busy in the summer and next to nothing going on in the winter. However most of the restaurants are open all year round read more

White Rock Beach - Picture looking west from Whiterock - Beaches Near Me - White Rock, British Columbia

We stopped by here on our way from Vancouver to Seattle. Such a cute pit stop. The weather was gorg and the streets were filled with shops, restaurants and gelato/ice cream shops. We had just had lunch, which I immediately regretted as I would have loved to try a place on the strip. Definitely stop by the local favorite dolce gelato shop. Not sure I would want to stay here more than a day or two but looked like great fun for families. read more

White Rock Beach is a beautiful place for strolling, picnic and dining. Walk along the shoreline or go to the pier. Do not leave without trying fish and chips from Moby Dick. read more

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Beautiful beach and lots of good restaurants around. Quite a few parking spaces too. Great for kids, seniors, or a date but unfortunately and disappointedly no pets allowed not really even on the pebbles..unfriendly to pets that's why I don't go there too often read more

Even on a cold day, such a lovely promenade. Enjoy the pier with those you hold dear. The museum's a treat, short and sweet. Parking can be confusing, but it's ample. read more

I live in White Rock and want to pass on a little tip to visitors. Walk up the hill 2 blocks to go for lunch or breakfast at 5 Corners Cafe (open at 8:30am). It's like going back to the hippy 60's era as it's pretty much stayed the same since then (I don't think they have ever renovated the place or changed the old pictures on the walls, there's lots of great old celebrity pictures and some of those famous people were actually there at 5 Corners). Food is good and prices too. No reservations. They take cash only as they don't believe in credit cards (hippies!). Our Prime Minister went there last time he was in BC. FYI, I don't own the place or work there or have any financial interest in it at all but I like going there to eat. read more