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Little Squalicum Beach
4.8★ · 26 Google ratings · Bellingham, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 300 yd away · about 12 spaces
Access
6am to 10pm
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 325 yd away
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
8 ft range today
Length
475 yd of shoreline
Sand
160 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Poor · 31% of 16 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Little Squalicum Beach
Guide
Good to know
Go for sunset views
The shoreline offers scenic views of Bellingham Bay and downtown across the water, particularly beautiful at dusk.
Visit at low tide
The beach extends significantly, allowing walks to the Nooksack River mouth and access to large rock formations.
No swimming allowed here
A permanent swim and wading ban is in effect, making this unsuitable for water activities or young children.
Bring a dog on-leash
The beach is popular with dog owners, though reviewers note off-leash dogs are common despite leash requirements.
Park at the inter-urban trail
The park lot has very limited parking, so walking via the inter-urban trail is recommended if nearby.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · mostly clear
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.2 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the N
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
When it gets busy
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📍 Bellingham, WA 98225
🅿 Parking 300 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 325 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Little Squalicum Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Little Squalicum Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Little Squalicum Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 325 yd from the listing.
When is Little Squalicum Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
