The 'Hump' on Marine Drive is the boundary between West Beach and East Beach in White Rock. There the roadway briefly rises to about 200 feet above sea level, offering spectacular views of Semiahmoo Bay, the White Rock Pier and in the distance, the outlying islands. Back to Beaches

At low tide, children at play behind the ramparts of their castles echo the glory days of the Sandcastle contest when a quarter of a million people would come to admire the best sand sculptures in the world at work.

Summer evenings bring out a parade of exotic cars from every era as well as fair weather motorcycle enthusiasts.

Savoury aromas from some of BC's finest restaurants drift over the crowds and the patios of the sidewalk cafes bustle with diners.

Fortunately, natural tranquility can be found only minutes away from all the hustle as west beach parts from Marine Drive and eagle's nests overlook forest, sand, and sea