Blaine, WA is located at the northwest corner of Washington State at the border between British Columbia, Canada and Washington State. It is the border crossing the furthest west in the continental United States. The only exception to that statement is the Point Roberts, WA border crossing which can only be accessed through Canada.

Although Blaine is a border city with strong ties to its neighbor to the north it is also the north-most US port on the west coast. Fishing and yachting are strong components of the local economy.

Interstate-5 begins in Blaine, WA and travels southward to the Mexican Border through the States of Washington, Oregon, and California. Interstate-5 connects with BC Highway-99 and continues north to Vancouver, BC, Canada and beyond.

If you are headed north into Canada we have more information about crossing the border on our Border Crossing page.

Birch Bay

Birch Bay is a resort community located on Birch Bay southwest of Blaine, WA on the Strait of Georgia. This community is made up of private residences and condominiums. The bay’s claim to fame is sandy beaches and sandy tide flats that are great for walking and children when the tide is out. At the south end of the bay is Birch Bay State Park. See “Recommended Parks” below for more information.

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The City of Blaine has a visitors center located at 728 Peace Portal Drive in downtown Blaine.

Photo is from the City’s web site.

http://www.ci.blaine.wa.us/

The Chuckanut Drive Scenic Byway

(WA-11) (called SR-11 (State Route) )

This beautiful side trip, 30 miles south of Blaine, begins at Interstate-5 Exit 250 (Fairhaven / Alaska Ferry). You drive west to the stop light at 12^th Street then turn left on Chuckanut Drive. The road then takes a curve to the left by Fairhaven Park and winds through some residential neighborhoods in South Bellingham before it breaks out on the side-hill of Chuckanut Mountain. From this point south you see the steep mountainside on the east side of the road and a steep drop-off down to the bay on the west side of the road with fantastic views of the San Juan Islands.

In the middle of the drive you will find a couple of restaurants clinging to the hill side and Larrabee State Park. Larrabee State Park has both camping and day use facilities. There are many scenic turnouts along this Byway’s 21 miles of sheer beauty. At the south end of the byway it drops off onto the flat lands of Skagit Valley until WA-11 again connects with Interstate-5 at Exit 231.

Recommended Attractions

Antiques
See listed antiques below
Gift Shops
See listed gift shops below
Attractions
The Mt. Baker Scenic Byway This scenic byway offers a 60 mile trip to Mt. Baker Ski Area up the Nooksack River Valley. There are farms, a winery, old growth forests, and parks along the byway. The Mt. Baker Scenic Byway	Whale Watching in the San Juan Islands Experience the breath-taking San Juan Islands and see some whales, too. On these 70-90 mile cruises into the San Juan Islands, you will experience a seven hour long narrated scenic tour by qualified naturalists. There are always at least 2 on board. The San Juan Islands are home to extensive bird species like the Tufted Puffin, Peregrine Falcon and Bald Eagle, as well as Harbor Seals, Porpoises, Sea Lions, Minke & Gray Whales. Whale Watching
Museums
Drayton Harbor Maritime Museum & Historic Plover Passenger Ferry 1218 4^th Street, Blaine, WA 98230 360-332-5742 http://www.draytonharbormaritime.org/ Ride the historic Plover Passenger Ferry, the oldest foot ferry in the state.
Parks & Gardens
Birch Bay State Park Visit the Park's web site. This camping park has a large picnic area along the mile long beach on Birch Bay. The park is located at the south end of the Bay and the camping area is in the woods back behind the beach.
Visitor Information
Bellingham ~ Whatcom County Visitors Bureau http://www.bellingham.org/	Bellingham Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce http://www.bellingham.com/
The Port of Bellingham http://www.portofbellingham.com/	Border Crossing Information Border Crossing

Other Attractions

Antiques

Antiques & Curios – 360-332-1864

711 3^rd St, Blaine, WA 98230

Art Galleries

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

Bayside Treasures – 360-332-2233

9794 N Harvey Rd, Blaine, WA 98230

Blaine Bouquets & Candy – 360-332-6700 - http://www.blainebouquets.net/

625 Peace Portal Dr, Blaine, WA 98230

Duty Free Americas – 360-332-5223 - http://www.dutyfreeamericas.com/

20 12^th Street, Blaine, WA 98230

Pendergrast Beach House – 360-332-8400

922 Peace Portal Dr, Blaine, WA 98230

Golf

Loomis Trails Golf Course -360-332-8138 - http://www.semiahmoo.com/golf_loomis.asp

4342 Loomis Trail Rd, Blaine, WA 98230

Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club – 360-371-7005 - http://www.semiahmoo.com/golf.asp

9720 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine, WA 98230

Museums

Parks/Gardens

Historic Plover Ferry – see recommended attractions above

Peace Arch Equestrian Center – 360-371-3109 - Visit the web site

4520 Anderson Road, Blaine, WA 98230

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Theatres/Performing Arts

Tours/Charters

Wine/Spirits

Glacial Lake Missoula Wine Co – 360-332-2097 - http://www.glmwine.com/

1625 Boblett ST, PO Box 3377, Blaine, WA 98230

Northern Meadows Gifts and Wine – 360-332-4921 - Visit the web site

684 Peace Portal Dr, Blaine, WA 98230

Dakota Creek Winery -360-820-4752 - http://www.dakotacreekwinery.com/

3675 Haynie Rd, Blaine, WA 98230

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