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Squalicum Beach
4.4★ · 572 Google ratings · Bellingham, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 50 ft away · free · fills up
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 80 ft away
Cost
Free
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 · 38% of 8 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Squalicum Beach
1
1Parking and restrooms50 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Go at low tide
Low tide significantly expands the beach and makes walking easier by reducing the need to scramble over rocks.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers praise the sunsets here as a primary reason to visit, making early evening the most rewarding time.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring sturdy footwear
The beach is rocky with steep sections, and recent gravel work means shoes are strongly recommended for comfortable walking.
Park early or use alternatives
The small gravel lot holds only about 20 cars and fills quickly, especially on weekends and warm days.
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, 5:43 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 2929 Roeder Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 80 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Squalicum Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Squalicum Beach?
90 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Squalicum Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 80 ft from the listing.
When is Squalicum Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
