Crescent Beach — Attraction in Surrey

Visit Crescent Beach for a fun day on the seaside! Enjoy swimming, beach volleyball and scenic views from the pier and nature trails. The best beach access points are found on Beecher Street, Sullivan Street, and Target Street. At Sullivan Point, you will find spots to play beach volleyball and a large grassy area ideal for a blanket picnic.

Crescent Beach Guidelines

Lifeguards are on duty at Sullivan Point during the summer from 11am to 7pm. Here, you can enjoy two roped off areas for swimmers of all ages. To stay safe in the water, please follow these guidelines:

Swim within the designated roped area

Have young or inexperienced swimmers wear a lifejacket

Keep your children within arm’s reach

Be aware of currents, tides and water conditions - ask a lifeguard if you’re unsure

Please note that dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 15 to September 15, with the exception of the designated off-leash area at Blackie Spit Park. Blackie Spit Park is located at the northern tip of Crescent Beach and has its own beach access, lots of parking, a trail system and two dog off-leash areas. Please note that large group events over 75 people are not recommended at Crescent Beach during the busy summer months. Permits will not be issued for any new events.

History

Crescent Beach dates back to 1909 when development of the Great Northern Railway first made the beach easily accessible to the public. In 1912, this area was promoted as a resort area complete with a trendy hotel, pier and train station. One year later, dikes were built to prevent flooding and allow for development of the surrounding neighbourhood.

Today, the dikes are used as a waterfront pathway and while the hotel and train station have long since disappeared, the beach remains a popular summer destination...

Crescent Beach boasts beautiful sunsets over the Boundary Bay and a backdrop of mountains. Compared with the White Rock beaches further south, Crescent Beach is much quieter. Other than a few businesses on Beecher Street, the beach is lined by lovely homes and a couple of B&B's. Blackie Spit at the northern end is a sanctuary of birds. Not many people wander on the trail off the beachside; the dyke walk there is mostly enjoyed by a few residents. Summer is the busiest season on the beach, where you see people party on the lawn of the lucky ocean-view home owners/hosts or barbecue on the public lawn by the parking-lot. Remember one of the perks of coming to Crescent Beach, year-round free parking. Summer sees a temporary floating dock set up for water vehicles. In fact, other seasons also witness plenty of activity over the water and on the beach. The wooden bridge over the train track towards the south side of the beach offers a good climb on the stairs, as discovered by residents who count the number of rounds by a placing rocks on the railing. It is no doubt a pleasant calorie-burning climb up to 24th Ave. under the cool shade...

Beware of summers itch!! My whole life I've been going to crescent and white rock beach and I've never heard of this till this year. Grant i would never ever swim in these waters but from time to time we like to just put our feet in and walk about the water and sand. Just don't. Stay on the sand but don't go in the water. The only way i found this out was we found a little nook i could park in and that's when we found the sign. At the main beach area they have ONE sign sure. But, if you walk on the other side of the street the sign isn't there. The signage for This wasn't good to say the least. So im giving you the warning now. Summers itch is a parasite that can work its way under the skin. The rash gets worse and worse the more you are exposed to it. DO NOT PUT YOUR FEET OR LEGS...