Lighthouse Marine Park

This is one of the few things available to do in Point Roberts and it’s really a fun walk as well as a phenomenal view of the Salish Sea. It’s pretty much a panoramic view of such a vast area. You may be able to see both Canada and the US below the 49^th parallel. I’ve said it before but I just think Point Roberts is so cool as it’s one of six exclaves regarding the United States.
Anyway, there is a short walking trail along the perimeter of the park. There is also artwork scattered throughout. There are restrooms which are very clean and maintained as well as some pavilion type covered areas where I guess you could have a picnic or set out some lawn chairs. They kind of look like stages for some sort of play but they’re not. I do believe though that you have to register online to reserve the pavilions if you’re having a function or something.
One thing I did notice as the park is basically just a big open beach is that it’s majorly windy and gusty, so bring a windbreaker or a nice jacket because the air off the water can be quite chilly.
There is a boat launch area as well. You can also see whales and whale pods from here although I have never seen any the 3 times I’ve been here. I believe this park is mainly free to use and there are campsites available for reservations but you can check the Whatcom Parks and Recreation site for more info.

Found this place by accident while exploring Point Roberts. Actually a surprisingly nice little park!
Parking is available in several decent sized lots. No idea how full it gets during the summer.
As this is along the cost, it is quite windy. Be sure to dress warm.
There is a large picnic area available, and it would probably be a great venue for a BBQ. You’ll probably need to buy all your food from the local supermarket though. Yay for borders.
The park is great for taking photos of the ocean.
Definitely will be back when it gets warmer.

I’m not sure if I’d cross the border just to visit here, but it sure is nice for a short leisurely stroll. Sometimes the seals, dolphins & orcas come past, which is a bonus. It’s a good kayak paddle when the water is calm, because the tides always allow easy launching. When the pier gets reinstalled next year, the park will be more interesting and more useful for boaters.

Stopped by here after getting some cheap gas.
There’s really nothing much here, except lots of logs and a view of the water. I did feel a sense of serenity here though, as it is not very busy and I feel like I have the whole place to myself.
A good place just for a little escape.

This past weekend as I wanted to fill up on less expensive gas. It’s not overly exciting but it is nice to sit on the drift wood and look at the ocean. It’s peaceful and great for our dogs. I will definitely go back.
I see they are doing some renovations of sorts to it so I hope they make it better.

Meh. This is an OK park. Am I missing something? I’d rather be at Centennial Beach or the US version of Centennial Beach, which is a cute town on Bayview Drive.

I came to Point Roberts solely to check out the weird geographical oddity or whatever of this place being an exclave. Yes, this is dorky. But I figured it had to be done.
It does take some time to get down there from Highway 99. You turn off the highway at Highway 17 by Ladner and then you head south toward Tsawwassen, which to today I still can’t spell or pronounce. You feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere because you’re surrounded by flat fields. It’s only after you make a left onto 56 St (not 56^th?) (lest you continue on Highway 17 and dead end in the ocean) you start seeing, well, people again.
The wait to get back into the US was a good half hour. I’m not sure if that’s how long it would take on a regular day, but I was there on the 4^th of July. It was really handy for some 19 – 20 year olds who had walked into Canada to buy beer to return home to celebrate.
I’m sure the border guard thought we were crazy for wanting to go in, but I guess he saw no reason to deny us. We drove down to Lighthouse Park and it was very peaceful. There were a bunch of families there, burning bonfires and fishing and playing in the water, but it was peaceful, especially at sunset. Restrooms are available (your typical not-​that-​clean park bathroom) and a picnic area. Good area to go walking or to watch the sunset over the mountains on Vancouver Island.
I drove back up along Roosevelt Way, where the international border is marked by those Caution-​Wet-​Floor shaped markers and the fences of people’s backyards. Although some of the houses had very low fences and I noticed one that had a little gate. Hmm.
We met a very nice Bulgarian woman going for a stroll who took my picture for me (hey I had to prove I was there). She emigrated to the States from Canada and loved living in Point Roberts. I didn’t blame her. The ocean air, quiet streets, huge lots, forests. Some of the houses were huge. And who wouldn’t want to live in a private gated community, where the protection is by U.S. Customs?
There’s no line getting back into Canada since I’m sure there’s not much demand. I feel bad that they had to construct an entire facility for it. Since there weren’t any irate drivers behind us we chatted her up for awhile, and things were going well until I begged her to stamp my passport. She had to go look for it.