Little Squalicum Park
About
Little Squalicum Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2 miles from Bellingham. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time for a beach day here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 73°F with only about six wet days a month, compared with roughly 19 wet days in the winter months. Several other spots are close by. The Bay-to-Baker Trail and the Aeration Stabilization Basin Trail are each about a mile away. Whatcom Creek offers canoeing about 3 miles off, and Larrabee State Park Campground, about 7.5 miles away, has camping.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Little Squalicum Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–73°F and lows of 47–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bellingham Intl Ap, WA weather station, 2.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high34° low
- Feb49° high34° low
- Mar53° high37° low
- Apr58° high42° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun68° high52° low
- Jul73° high55° low
- Aug73° high55° low
- Sep68° high50° low
- Oct59° high43° low
- Nov51° high38° low
- Dec45° high34° low
Nearby
- Bay-to-Baker TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Aeration Stabilization Basin TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Sehome ArboretumRock climbing2.4 mi
- Whatcom CreekCanoeing3.2 mi
- Samish Crest TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Squalicum CreekCanoeing4 mi
- Larrabee State Park CampgroundCamping7.5 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Lummi IslandCamping8.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
