Birch Bay, WA

Birch Bay is a Whatcom County coastal community near the Canadian border, known for its broad, shallow bay and casual beach-town feel. Birch Bay State Park is one of its defining landmarks, with saltwater shoreline on Birch Bay and freshwater shoreline along Terrell Creek. The area sits south of Blaine and north of Bellingham, making it both a local getaway and a residential community. Birch Bay feels relaxed, tidal, and seasonal, with cabins, RV parks, beach walks, and sunsets over the water.