White Strand is an extensive beach located in a designated Natural Heritage Area (NHA). There are many historical sites nearby such as Ballycarbery Castle and Cahergal and Leacanabuaile Forts.

The beach also forms part of the Valentia Harbour and Portmagee Channel Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the Iveragh Peninsula Special Protection Area (SPA). The beach has lifeguards on duty during the summer bathing season.