[2] Whites Bay formed as a part of a volcanic eruption that occurred around 16 million years ago.

[2] A subvertical volcanic pipe is exposed on the cliffs to the south of the beach.

[4] Francis White was a blacksmith who was an early settler in the area who purchased land from Te Kawerau ā Maki.

In 1925, land above the beach was purchased by Jim Rose, who constructed a batch on the cliffs.

Additionally, the Laird Thompson Track connects Whites Beach to Piha in the south.