Crescent Beach

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.

There will be enhanced bylaw enforcement at Crescent Beach this summer. Read more

Swimming

Enjoy two roped-off areas for swimmers of all ages.

Stay safe in the water

Lifeguards are on duty at Sullivan Point from Saturday, June 24 to Monday, September 4. The area is guarded from 11:00am to 8:30pm.

• 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

Read more water safety tips

Dogs

To reduce crowding, dogs are not allowed at Crescent Beach from May 15 to September 15.

Dogs are welcome in areas of the neighbouring Blackie Spit Park, located to the north of Crescent Beach. 

• Blackie Spit Park has parking, its own beach access, a trail system and two dog off-leash areas, including the only dog off-leash swim area in Surrey. 
• You can use this fenced swimming area when the tide is in, so check before you go and ensure your dog doesn’t enter the adjacent Environmentally Sensitive Area.

Group events

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.

Accessible beach wheelchair

Crescent Beach has a beach wheelchair with special thanks to the Self-Advocates of Semiahmoo. 

The wheelchair is available for loan from the lifeguard station in Sullivan Point Park between the hours of 11am and 7pm throughout the summer. It has chest straps and a seatbelt and can be used with the assistance of an attendant, friend or family member.

Park 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, dykes were built to prevent flooding and allow for development of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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