Top 5 Picnic Spots in South Surrey and White Rock
Where locals unwind and nature welcomes you with open arms
If you’re searching for the perfect place to roll out a picnic blanket, look no further than South Surrey and White Rock. These neighbourhoods boast some of the most inviting picnic spots in the region, offering serene views, lush green spaces, and ocean breezes — perfect for sunny weekends or laid-back afternoons.
Forget crowded patios. Picnicking is the ultimate laid-back escape — whether you’re packing sandwiches, fruit, or a full-blown charcuterie spread. With summer in full swing, locals are heading outdoors and claiming their favourite green patches under the sun.
Here’s a rundown of the top five picnic locations that consistently shine on Google searches and community forums alike.
1. White Rock Promenade: From East Beach to West Beach
This iconic seaside strip offers more than just its namesake white rock and pier. Stretching from East Beach to West Beach, the Promenade offers grassy patches and sandy beachfronts ideal for your picnic setup. Enjoy sweeping ocean views and maybe a curious seagull or two (watch your fries!). With ample benches and people-watching opportunities, it’s a popular pick.
2. Crescent Beach and Blackie Spit
Want ocean views with a touch of peace? Crescent Beach delivers, while nearby Blackie Spit offers shaded picnic tables and a designated barbecue area. While charcoal is currently off-limits due to fire risk, propane grills are permitted. Whether you’re sunbathing or setting up under a tree, the ambiance here is breezy and laid-back.
3. Kwomais Point Park
Perched atop bluffs in southwest Surrey, Kwomais Point Park combines forest calm with spectacular ocean vistas. It’s the kind of place where you pause mid-bite just to take it all in. A raised viewing platform lets you gaze out toward Tsawwassen, while mature trees — many over 80 years old — surround the well-kept trails and picnic areas.
4. Elgin Heritage Park
This gem blends heritage charm with natural beauty. Elgin Heritage Park features meadows, wetlands, forests, and a marina — not to mention the Historic Stewart Farm and Indigenous Learning House. With trails winding through it all, you can dine al fresco, then take a slow stroll past towering trees or along the shoreline.
5. Redwood Park
Looking for a little adventure with your lunch? Redwood Park features over five kilometres of trails, massive exotic trees, picnic shelters, and even a wheelchair-accessible playground. It’s a popular spot for family picnics, nature lovers, and anyone needing a breath of fresh air among towering evergreens.
Of course, these five aren’t your only options. Other great picnic-friendly places include Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park, Bayview Park, Bayview Woods Park, and Dr. R.J. Allan Hogg Rotary Park.
White Rock and South Surrey are full of hidden green spaces and ocean-view escapes — and we know there are many more tucked away. Got a favourite picnic place not listed here? We’d love to hear about it.
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