The City of White Rock, situated at the southernmost point of Greater Vancouver, is a picturesque seaside community with around 20,000 residents. It boasts an 8 km sandy beach, an oceanfront promenade, and a 2,000-foot pier that opened in 1914. Attracting residents and visitors year-round, White Rock offers unique boutiques, diverse cafes and restaurants, and is named after a 486-ton white boulder, a glacial deposit from the coastal range.

White Rock, part of South Surrey, is conveniently located just 45 km from Vancouver and 5 minutes to the Canada/US border. It extends from 140th Street in the west to Stayte Road in the east, and from North Bluff Road (16th Avenue) in the north to Marine Drive in the south.

In the scenic waterfront setting of White Rock, various types of housing are available, including single-family homes on smaller lots, newly built luxurious condominiums, and stunning waterfront estate homes. The Globe and Mail characterize the architecture along White Rock's beachfront strip on Marine Drive as an eclectic blend of art deco, beach shacks, and California-inspired designs.

White Rock is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering stunning beaches, abundant parks, and various water sports including swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. It houses the Peace Arch Hospital and Centennial Park, which features a leisure center, ice arena, curling club, and ravine trails. Nearby is Softball City in South Surrey Athletic Park, a baseball-themed complex with batting cages and a sports grill. The South Surrey Arena, home to the BCHL Surrey Eagles, boasts one of the only two Olympic-sized ice rinks in the Lower Mainland.

As part of the Surrey School District, White Rock has Peach Arch and White Rock Elementary Schools right in the community and schools nearby including RaWhite Rock, part of the Surrey School District, hosts Peach Arch and White Rock Elementary Schools within the community. Nearby schools include Ray Shepherd Elementary and Semiahmoo Secondary School, the latter being officially accredited with an International Baccalaureate program. Additionally, White Rock Christian Academy provides a comprehensive K to 12 education option.y Shepherd Elementary and Semiahmoo Secondary School, officially accredited with an International Baccalaureate program. White Rock Christian Academy also offers a K to 12 education option.

White Rock is a renowned seaside destination offering a variety of restaurants specializing in fresh seafood, steaks, Italian cuisine, fish & chips, tapas, French bistros, and pubs. The promenade is filled with trendy boutiques and shops. Nearby Ocean Park and Semiahmoo Shopping Centres house major grocery stores, banks, and pharmacies, while downtown White Rock boasts many independent retailers, enriching the shopping experience in the area.

White Rock is most easily accessed by car via Highway 99 south from Vancouver or I-5 North from Seattle, which is a two-hour drive away. The city offers various bus routes provided by TransLink, ensuring connectivity to Surrey, Richmond, and Vancouver, including the 375 White Rock Station route.