Guidebook for Surrey
Food Scene
Indian food - eat in or takeaway. Very friendly, family-run restaurant. 10 minutes walk from here. Can cater to gluten free and vegan diets.
6 locals recommend
Rasoi Restaurant
3268 King George Blvd Indian food - eat in or takeaway. Very friendly, family-run restaurant. 10 minutes walk from here. Can cater to gluten free and vegan diets.
This is our favourite espresso in the area. Always very clean. The most amazing hot chocolates and chocolate fondues too!
9 locals recommend
Mink Chocolates & Cafe
15775 Croydon DrThis is our favourite espresso in the area. Always very clean. The most amazing hot chocolates and chocolate fondues too!
A lovely restaurant on the waterfront in White Rock. The best local option for any celiacs or gluten-intolerant people. Excellent fish and chips.
28 locals recommend
The Boathouse Restaurant
14935 Marine DrA lovely restaurant on the waterfront in White Rock. The best local option for any celiacs or gluten-intolerant people. Excellent fish and chips.
A fantastic fish and chip shop at the far end of Marine Drive, right opposite East Beach. Tiny space but delicious food. Friendly, family-run.
Fishboat Restaurant
15513 Marine DrA fantastic fish and chip shop at the far end of Marine Drive, right opposite East Beach. Tiny space but delicious food. Friendly, family-run.
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
15865 Croydon DriveExcellent freshly made pizzas.
Kaffina Coffee
2950 King George BlvdIncredibly friendly local coffee shop. About 20 mins walk, has outside tables.
Sightseeing
Lovely quiet neighbourhood. Take a long or short walk along the sea front and trails. Visit Blackie Spit to see birdlife. Cafes and ice cream shops. Much quieter than its brash cousin (White Rock) and with free parking.
163 locals recommend
Crescent Beach
Beecher StreetLovely quiet neighbourhood. Take a long or short walk along the sea front and trails. Visit Blackie Spit to see birdlife. Cafes and ice cream shops. Much quieter than its brash cousin (White Rock) and with free parking.
Shopping
An unusual shop that sells many different varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Try as much as you like. Excellent for unusual (but appreciated!) presents.
All Of Oils
2655 King George BoulevardAn unusual shop that sells many different varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Try as much as you like. Excellent for unusual (but appreciated!) presents.
A small outdoor mall, with several outlet stores (eg: Calvin Klein, Van Heusen, Ripcurl), as well as restaurants and cafes. Plenty of free parking.
58 locals recommend
The Shops at Morgan Crossing
15765 Croydon DrA small outdoor mall, with several outlet stores (eg: Calvin Klein, Van Heusen, Ripcurl), as well as restaurants and cafes. Plenty of free parking.
Safeway Peninsula Village
15355 24 AveGreat selection of everything for bird lovers, from feeders to bat boxes to gifts. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Wild Birds Unlimited
2421 King George BlvdGreat selection of everything for bird lovers, from feeders to bat boxes to gifts. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StGood selection, close to house
Parks & Nature
The choice for a regional airport was between the site of this urban forest and Abbotsford. Abbotsford got the airport as it is less foggy. We got this protected urban forest! Lovely to walk around in all seasons. Can be accessed via car, or up the Semiahmoo Trail behind our estate (about a 20 minute walk to the start).
16 locals recommend
Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest
2598 144 StThe choice for a regional airport was between the site of this urban forest and Abbotsford. Abbotsford got the airport as it is less foggy. We got this protected urban forest! Lovely to walk around in all seasons. Can be accessed via car, or up the Semiahmoo Trail behind our estate (about a 20 minute walk to the start).
Wildlife refuge area. Lots of birds and peaceful trails along the Serpentine River and around the wetlands. Viewing towers. A short drive (5 mins) down King George Boulevard.
6 locals recommend
Serpentine Fen
4981 King George BlvdWildlife refuge area. Lots of birds and peaceful trails along the Serpentine River and around the wetlands. Viewing towers. A short drive (5 mins) down King George Boulevard.
A wonderful bird sanctuary where you can see owls, cranes and snow geese. Lots of trails. A very small entrance fee. Beautiful drive across to Westham Island.
22 locals recommend
George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
5191 Robertson RdA wonderful bird sanctuary where you can see owls, cranes and snow geese. Lots of trails. A very small entrance fee. Beautiful drive across to Westham Island.
Essentials
friendly, great selection of organic and health foods, as well as more normal groceries! A 10 minute walk from the house, or a very short drive.
398 locals recommend
Choices Markets
1202 Richards Stfriendly, great selection of organic and health foods, as well as more normal groceries! A 10 minute walk from the house, or a very short drive.
Large Save-On not far away, with wine selection. Offers pick up service (free) and delivery.
35 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
1641 152 StLarge Save-On not far away, with wine selection. Offers pick up service (free) and delivery.
Entertainment & Activities
Small independent movie theatre, shows great selection of movies. Cheap and friendly.
7 locals recommend
Hollywood 3 Cinemas
1732 152 StSmall independent movie theatre, shows great selection of movies. Cheap and friendly.
Large multiplex with latest releases. Cheap on Tuesdays (but get there early to park).
17 locals recommend
Cineplex Odeon Strawberry Hill Cinemas
12161 72 AveLarge multiplex with latest releases. Cheap on Tuesdays (but get there early to park).
Large weight room, lots of drop in classes.
14 locals recommend
South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre
14601 20 AveLarge weight room, lots of drop in classes.
Wonderful complex of swimming pools with slides, kids' poo, sauna, hot tubs and steam room. Large, brand new weight room upstairs. Best to avoid busy times (eg: weekday evenings) as can get busy and hard to get a changing room. If you can go when schools are on, it will be much quieter.
26 locals recommend
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
16855 24 AveWonderful complex of swimming pools with slides, kids' poo, sauna, hot tubs and steam room. Large, brand new weight room upstairs. Best to avoid busy times (eg: weekday evenings) as can get busy and hard to get a changing room. If you can go when schools are on, it will be much quieter.