Step aside, Millennials, and hold up, Generation Alpha, because Gen Z are currently taking the world by storm, and nothing is stopping them from going full send.<\/p>\n
Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z has created their own culture, transforming things like coffee get- togethers, night life, wellness trends and much more into societal staples.<\/p>\n
While White Rock and South Surrey may once have carried a quieter reputation, the area has slowly evolved into a Gen Z-friendly hotspot filled with aesthetic caf\u00e9s, beach hangs, creative workshops and low-key social scenes.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re looking for the perfect iced matcha latte, a cute location for a sunset photo dump or somewhere to spend a Friday night that doesn\u2019t involve the downtown Vancouver chaos, here are 12 Gen Z-approved things to do in White Rock and South Surrey.<\/p>\n
1. Hunt Down the Best Caf\u00e9s and Matcha Spots<\/p>\n
Caf\u00e9s and Gen Z practically go hand-in-hand. Whether it\u2019s for studying, yap sessions, remote work days or reading the book club book you are absolutely not behind on.<\/p>\n
Local fave caf\u00e9s include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Caff\u00e8 Artigiano (1431 Johnston Rd, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Indigo Caf\u00e9 (3388 Rosemary Heights Crescent, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 No.24 Cafe and Bistro (15355 24 Ave #950, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Black Bean Caf\u00e9 (2453 161A St, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Grounds & Greens Caf\u00e9 (1369 Johnston Rd, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bean & Berry (1122 Vidal St, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Laura\u2019s Coffee Corner (15259 Pacific Ave, White Rock)<\/p>\n
From iced matchas to beachside caramel macchiatos, these caf\u00e9s are great gathering spots for younger locals.<\/p>\n
2. Hey, Macklemore, can we go thrift shopping?<\/p>\n
Thrifting isn\u2019t just for shopping; instead, it\u2019s become an entire lifestyle.<\/p>\n
White Rock and South Surrey have quietly built a solid lineup of thrift stores for shoppers to hunt for vintage jackets, oversized sweaters, vinyl records and stylish retro home d\u00e9cor finds.<\/p>\n
Popular spots include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Superfluity Thrift Shop (15163 Prospect Ave, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Living Room Store (1233 Johnston Rd, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Wilder Thrift (1391 Johnston Rd, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 WorldServe Thrift Store (1524 Foster St, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Salvation Army Thrift Store (1327 Johnston Rd, White Rock)<\/p>\n
Bonus points if you leave with one of those colourful flashy \u201980s windbreakers.<\/p>\n
3. Grab a drink and enjoy the nightlife<\/p>\n
Not every Gen Z night out requires traveling all the way to Vancouver\u2019s downtown nightlife scene. Instead, White Rock and South Surrey have built a more relaxed social scene full of breweries, cocktail spots, and casual late-night hangs.<\/p>\n
Top picks include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 3 Dogs Brewing (15181 Thrift Ave #107, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Beer Shack (1515 Johnston Rd, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Palms Beach House (12233 Beecher St, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sandcastle Bowl Bar & Grill (1938 152 St #100, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Ocean Beach (14995 Marine Dr, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Washington Avenue Grill (5782 Marine Dr #5, White Rock)<\/p>\n
4. It\u2019s BookTok\u2019s Fault<\/p>\n
BookTok culture has fully arrived in South Surrey and White Rock.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s Romantasy novels, contemporary reads, hardcover sprayed edges or wanting to enjoy a quiet solo afternoon, bookstores and libraries have become a major comfort activity for Gen Z.<\/p>\n
Best places to browse include:<\/p>\n
Bookstores:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Black Bond Books (1711 152 St, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Indigo (2453 161A St #10, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 WorldServe Thrift Store (1524 Foster St, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Superfluity Thrift Shop (15163 Prospect Ave, White Rock)<\/p>\n
Libraries:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St Unit 100, Surrey,)<\/p>\n
\u2022 White Rock Library (15342 Buena Vista Ave, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ocean Park Library (12854 17 Ave, Surrey)<\/p>\n
5. Explore Craft Markets and Community Fairs<\/p>\n
Similar to the thrift shopping trend, attending markets and fairs have become a favorable pastime for Gen Z.<\/p>\n
Popular options include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 White Rock Farmers Market<\/p>\n
\u2022 White Rock Night Market<\/p>\n
\u2022 Exclusively Creative<\/p>\n
\u2022 White Rock Museum Christmas Craft Market<\/p>\n
\u2022 Alex House Holiday Craft Fair<\/p>\n
6. Music, Workshops and Events <\/p>\n
White Rock and South Surrey have more Gen Z-centred events, workshops and live music than most would think. A lot of places are now catering to their Gen Z audiences by sharing on platforms such as Instagram, Reddit or Eventbrite.<\/p>\n
Where to find local events:<\/p>\n
\u2022 The City of White Rock Community Calendar<\/p>\n
\u2022 The City of Surrey Community Calendar<\/p>\n
\u2022 Peace Arch News Datebook<\/p>\n
\u2022 Local Libraries<\/p>\n
\u2022 Caf\u00e9 Community Boards<\/p>\n
\u2022 Local Businesses and The City Social Media Accounts (Instagram and Facebook)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Facebook Community Groups<\/p>\n
7. Turn Up That Beach Aesthetic <\/p>\n
White Rock and South Surrey beaches have quietly become one of the area\u2019s biggest Gen Z attractions. Whether it\u2019s sunset social media content, paddleboarding or simply hanging out with friends until midnight, local beaches have become a social hub during warmer months.<\/p>\n
Favourite beach locations:<\/p>\n
\u2022 East Beach<\/p>\n
\u2022 White Rock Pier<\/p>\n
\u2022 Crescent Beach<\/p>\n
\u2022 Blackie Spit<\/p>\n
\u2022 West Beach<\/p>\n
Top activities include beach volleyball, kayaking, crab hunting, bike rides along Marine Drive and sunset promenade walks with snacks in hand.<\/p>\n
8. Try Hands-On Creative Hobbies <\/p>\n
Gen Z has fully embraced those cozy creative hobbies such as crocheting, pottery, painting, fibre arts, candle making and so on.<\/p>\n
White Rock and South Surrey have kept up with this trend by hosting workshops and classes for all to enjoy.<\/p>\n
Local places to check out:<\/p>\n
\u2022 CRE\u014c ART STUDIO (1253 Johnston Rd, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Semiahmoo Arts Society (14601 20 Ave, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Clayground Ceramics Studio (3030 148 St #101, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Chloe Ulis (14480 Malabar Crescent, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Geline\u2019s ART & Associates<\/p>\n
There are also plenty of hobbyist groups that organize events through libraries, Meetup and local Facebook communities.<\/p>\n
9. Go on an Ice Cream Crawl adventure <\/p>\n
If summer in White Rock had an official food category, it probably would be ice cream. (With fish and chips as a close contender)<\/p>\n
Must-try spots include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cones Creamery (14961 Marine Drive, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Crazy Cows Ice Cream & Gelato (14971 Marine Dr, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Martino\u2019s Italian Gelato & Coffee Shop (12211 Beecher St, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Maya\u2019s Ice Cream (5045 Marine Dr, White Rock)<\/p>\n
10. Visit White Rock\u2019s most famous crystal shop <\/p>\n
Crystal collecting, manifestation aesthetics and spiritual wellness continue to trend heavily with this generation.<\/p>\n
Happy People by Bella\u2019s Miracle Shop (14877 Marine Dr, White Rock) is one of the most well-known local spots to find just this.<\/p>\n
This place is known for crystals, gifts, spiritual items, and colourful displays. The store has become a recognizable shop for many.<\/p>\n
11. Join the Gen Z gym rat and wellness era craze <\/p>\n
Gen Z\u2019s relationship with the gym and fitness looks a little different than previous generations. For many, gyms are also social spaces, content creation spaces and wellness communities.<\/p>\n
Popular local fitness spots include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fitness World (15850 26 Ave #120, Surrey) + (1715 152 St #120, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 24H Sandcastle Fitness Studio + Personal Training (1938 152 St #200, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Barre Fitness South Surrey (2443 161A St #30, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 InterFit Pilates Studio (1548 Johnston Rd #105, White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 JustHustle Fitness Studio (3030 148 St, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre (6855 24 Ave, Surrey)<\/p>\n
12. Embrace gaming, trivia, and offline fun again <\/p>\n
While Gen Z may be deeply online, some are starting to embrace more in-person entertainment again.<\/p>\n
Gaming caf\u00e9s, trivia nights, karaoke events and tabletop games have become increasingly popular social activities in White Rock and South Surrey.<\/p>\n
Places to find these include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Game Hut (1797 152 St #106, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Screen Free Games (Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, 1711 152 St #134, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Warhammer (Peninsula Village, 15355 24 Ave, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre (14601 20 Ave, Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Breweries<\/p>\n
\u2022 Golf Courses<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Step aside, Millennials, and hold up, Generation Alpha, because Gen Z are currently taking the world by storm,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":802522,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194299],"tags":[49,48,87674],"class_list":["post-802521","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-surrey","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-surrey"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/802521","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=802521"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/802521\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/802522"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=802521"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=802521"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=802521"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}