Birch Bay, located on a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, is a beach-side community offering a range of year-round recreation for families and anyone looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of big cities.
While visiting, you can enjoy golf courses, beach combing, restaurants, and a brewery with water views. In the summer, gather the family and race around a go-cart track at Station 49 and then enjoy locally made treats at The C Shop. Fall fun, like picking pumpkins, can be found at Home Farm.
Fun yearly events, beach picnics, waterside strolls, camping, sweet treats, and so much more!
Now open for the season!
[The park is typically open from late June to early September.]
In Whatcom County, Birch Bay is one of the largest hubs of family-friendly events and activities throughout the year.
Start off the new year with a polar bear plunge, then take part in a sand castle competition, kite festival, car shows, and even more before the year ends!
On January 1, 2026, you can even help Birch Bay break a record!
This luxurious seaside escape is 6 miles from Birch Bay and provides a quintessential Pacific Northwest experience. Semiahmoo Resort offers 196 guest rooms, many with spectacular water views and in-room fireplaces.
Guests enjoy access to the resort's health club, indoor/outdoor pool, two tennis courts, racquetball, beach volleyball, wellness center and salon. Being on the water also means that beach bonfires and onsite kayaking are a vacation essential.
Birch Bay State Park is a 194-acre forested camping park, with standard, primitive, and partial hookup sites all in easy reach of a beach and hiking trails.
Campsites are reservable for arrival dates from May 15 - September 15. RVs and combinations of 60 feet or less in length can be accommodated. Accessible campsites and restrooms are available.
Find all amenities and make reservations here.
