Sunlight Beach Road End, East
About
Sunlight Beach Road End, East is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 4 miles from the town of Freeland. It's a straightforward shoreline stop: swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. In July and August, typical average highs reach the low 70s °F with only about seven wet days a month, according to a nearby weather station. The rest of the year is cooler and much wetter, with highs in the mid-40s °F and around 19 wet days a month in winter. For an overnight base, Island County Fairgrounds is about 4.5 miles away, and the Cascade Marine Trail campsite at Camano Island State Park is about 9 miles off. Hikers can head to the Mainline Trail or the Japanese Gulch Trail, both within about 10 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
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
Sunlight Beach Road End, East
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 63–73°F and lows of 48–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Everett Snohomish Ap, WA weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high37° low
- Feb48° high37° low
- Mar52° high39° low
- Apr56° high43° low
- May63° high48° low
- Jun66° high51° low
- Jul72° high55° low
- Aug73° high55° low
- Sep68° high52° low
- Oct58° high46° low
- Nov50° high40° low
- Dec45° high36° low
Nearby
- Island County FairgroundsCamping4.5 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail - Camano Island State ParkCamping9 mi
- Mainline TrailHiking9.3 mi
- Japanese Gulch TrailHiking9.9 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney PointCamping9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
