Birch Bay is a protected bay of the east shore of the Salish Sea, between Semiahmoo Bay and Lummi Bay; approximately 100 miles north of Seattle and 35 miles south of Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

I came here with my kid sister when we were young & stayed at Jacob’s Landing (which is still here, directly across the road from the beach!).

Early in the morning the tide would be out so we’d search for clams, seashells & build sandcastles with my grandfather.

We tried to convince my Nana we had to make chowder with our bounty of 3 clams…

They took us to the Birch Bay Waterslides (still there!), roller skating at the rink (couldn’t spot that one) & for copious trips for treats.

There was a great outdoor pool & of course the ocean to tire us out with plenty of swimming.

Amazing memories & still a beautiful spot to visit.