Places to visit near

Birch Bay

Birch Bay is a town in Whatcom district, Washington, United States of about 8,413 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit: 18 parks, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are British Petroleum Wildlife Area, Semiahmoo Park and Semiahmoo Bay.

48.9179° N, 122.7446° WPop. 8,413

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km97
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Birch Bay

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:53 pm

95 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Birch Bay
  2. Boundary Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. White Rock Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Semiahmoo Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Campbell Valley Regional Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Hovander Homestead Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Birch Bay
Today’s loopBirch BayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Birch Bay?

British Petroleum Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 3 km), Semiahmoo Park (park, about 10 km), Semiahmoo Bay (beach, about 11 km), White Rock Beach (beach, about 15 km), Campbell Valley Regional Park (nature spot, about 17 km), South Surrey Athletic Park (park, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Birch Bay?

97 places on Spotwander: 18 parks, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 beaches & coast, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest park to Birch Bay?

Semiahmoo Park, about 10 km by road; South Surrey Athletic Park (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Birch Bay?

Patos Island, about 27 km by road; Lummi Island (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Birch Bay?

Start in Birch Bay, visit Boundary Bay, then White Rock Beach, then Semiahmoo Park, then Campbell Valley Regional Park, then Hovander Homestead Park, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.