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East
Beach is at its finest during low tides when
the sands stretch out seawards for half a mile,
and down past the reserve to the US
border town of Blaine,
Washington.
Kites fly, balls volley on impromptu courts in the
sand, couples stroll the low tide line and children
build castles in the sand. And, as the tide gradually
rolls in over the summer heated sand, the shallow
waters temporarily achieve the highest temperatures
on the west coast.
East
Beach is the quieter side of White Rock and has
a familial ambiance that appeals to the young and
the old alike.
A day at the beach
might include a visit to the Semiahmoo Park
where there are local
ball tournaments to watch, a fabulous playground,
picnic facilities, public tennis
courts and a band shell.
There are quiet nature
walks along the little Campbell River and
a pedestrian bridge that links White Rock to the
Semiahmoo Indian Reserve.
The
flavor of the east beach stretch of 'Marine Drive'
is predominantly fish and chips, takeout
food, and family fare.
As the road curves away
from the beach, a neighborhood
pub and a lively bistro both offer musical entertainment
to a mostly local clientele, and several fine
dining establishments serve ethnic cuisine. |
