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Beach at Larrabee State Park
4.9★ · 37 Google ratings · Bellingham, Washington
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
1.0 miles · 20 min
Restrooms
Yes · 290 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
275 yd of shoreline
Sand
150 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 13% of 23 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 9am
Map of Beach at Larrabee State Park
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1Restrooms290 ft from the listing2Drinking water270 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Expect a short, manageable walk
The beach is less than 0.2 miles from the parking lot via a mostly paved path with some stone steps.
Plan for late afternoon
An hour before sunset offers the best light and atmosphere for viewing, according to visitor experience.
Visit at low tide
Tide pools filled with sea stars and barnacles appear on rocks, creating an excellent exploration spot for children.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Bring a Discovery Pass or cash
Day use costs $10, payable at a machine in the parking lot; no pass, no entry.
Avoid peak summer crowds
Trails are usually quiet except during summer months when visitor traffic increases noticeably.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.1 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:19 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:01 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:12 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:44 PM.
Crowds
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📍 Unnamed Road, Bellingham, WA 98229
🌊 Water 1.0 miles away, about 20 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 290 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Beach at Larrabee State Park?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Beach at Larrabee State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 290 ft from the listing.
When is Beach at Larrabee State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 9am and the busiest at Sun 8am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
