White Rock is known for its perfect summers, but don’t sleep on White Rock in autumn – striking beautiful colours take over the hillside and falling leaving line the streets, creating the perfect Gilmore Girls autumnal scene.
We’ve put together this blog post to help you make the most of your day trip or weekend staycation in White Rock!
🍂 MORNING 🍂
There is no better way to start your cozy autumn day than at a coffee shop. Luckily, White Rock is home to an amazing selection of cafes, each with their own unique flare!
Laura’s Coffee Corner, located on Pacific Avenue in the Five Corners Neighbourhood, has a wonderful fall menu, including a Iced Pumpkin White Mocha, a French Vanilla Shaken Espresso, and a Pumpkin Pie Latte.
After coffee and some breakfast, head over to the White Rock Gallery to browse their beautiful selection of paintings and sculptures by local artists.
🍂 AFTERNOON 🍂
In the afternoon, stop in for lunch at Grounds & Greens, a plant-based café on Johnston Road. For a limited time only, they’ve brought back their popular seasonal dish “Hangover Soup”. They also have a wide selection of smoothies, bowls, salads, and baked goods, all made in house!
Once you finished up with lunch, head down to White Rock’s famous waterfront. The White Rock Museum & Archives is the perfect place to pop in on a rainy autumn day. With ever changing displays, a beautiful gift shop, and their annual book sale (on right now!) there is always something for guest of all ages to enjoy at the museum.
No trip to White Rock is complete without a stroll along the iconic promenade and White Rock Pier. Soak in the picturesque ocean views, watch the train go by, and take some photos of the fall foliage. When you post your pictures, don’t forget to tag us @explorewhiterock- we love seeing them!
🍂 EVENING 🍂
Wrap up your day by sitting down for a delicious dinner. White Rock is home to a huge selection of award-winning, world-class dining, including:
- If you’re in the mood for seafood, visit Uli’s Restaurant on West Beach.
- If you want to watch the game, try out the new Night Owl location on Each Beach.
- For some top-tier Sushi, try out Taka Sushi in Five Corners.
- If casual is more your style, visit 3 Dogs Brewing Uptown in Miramar Plaza.
And no trip to White Rock would be complete without enjoying our live music scene! Check out one of the fantastic shows happening at Blue Frog Studios. This unique venue offers the chance to watch nationally and internationally renowned artists in an intimate 100-seat audience. The shows often sell out, so book your tickets in advance!
We hope you have an amazing day in White Rock, and that you get a chance to explore side new sides of our City by the Sea. Come back soon!