Food Scene
There is a rather large range of eating experiences in the area, and there is something I love about all of them. I try to be very upfront about the experiences, so you can decide what you think works for you.
Packers is great spot to grab a drink or dinner, pub style right on the water. Pierside dining room is also in the resort, but my favorite is the pub for ambiance at night.
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Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo PkwyPackers is great spot to grab a drink or dinner, pub style right on the water. Pierside dining room is also in the resort, but my favorite is the pub for ambiance at night.
Good drinks, food, patio, fun place across from the beach
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CJ's Beach House
7878 Birch Bay DrGood drinks, food, patio, fun place across from the beach
Great steaks--good food, old world, dark and somewhat medieval feel, enjoyable place to go as a couple or family/group. Prime rib thursdays, go early before they run out...
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Jack Niemann's Black Forest Steak House
638 Peace Portal DrGreat steaks--good food, old world, dark and somewhat medieval feel, enjoyable place to go as a couple or family/group. Prime rib thursdays, go early before they run out...
Big Al's Diner
234 D StOld fashioned diner, complete with vinyl booths and 50's memorabilia, good food, fun.
Sunday brunch, or breakfast any day, on the water airy "beach" decor. A bit pricier, but very nice. They do dinner as well, the food is excellent, but I like them better as a great spot for breakfast due to the "beachier" ambiance. Same kitchen as Packers.
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Pierside Kitchen
9565 Semiahmoo PkwySunday brunch, or breakfast any day, on the water airy "beach" decor. A bit pricier, but very nice. They do dinner as well, the food is excellent, but I like them better as a great spot for breakfast due to the "beachier" ambiance. Same kitchen as Packers.
Tsunami burger. This is one of those worth it kind of burgers. Grilled, not battered and deep fried, fish burger heaven (tender, juicy, perfectly grilled). Do not expect consistent service, or upscale dining, but it is one of my local favorites. The rest of the menu is probably fine, but when you can have this burger... why do anything else???
Shores Restaurant
7848 Birch Bay DrTsunami burger. This is one of those worth it kind of burgers. Grilled, not battered and deep fried, fish burger heaven (tender, juicy, perfectly grilled). Do not expect consistent service, or upscale dining, but it is one of my local favorites. The rest of the menu is probably fine, but when you can have this burger... why do anything else???
If you like oysters.... you will love these, local, tasty, prepared right in front of you, and super friendly owners. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Drayton Harbor Oyster Company
685 Peace Portal DrIf you like oysters.... you will love these, local, tasty, prepared right in front of you, and super friendly owners. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Drinks & Nightlife
While there is not a lot of late night life in the area, there are a few areas with fun afternoon summer and evening live music/dancing.
Live music on most weekends, waterfront location, amazing sunsets, good food but only until 9pm
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Packers Kitchen + Bar
9565 Semiahmoo PkwyLive music on most weekends, waterfront location, amazing sunsets, good food but only until 9pm
live music fri, sat, sun afternoon May 18 through to Sept. Casual, fun Birch Bay location.
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The Beach at Birch Bay
7876 Birch Bay Drlive music fri, sat, sun afternoon May 18 through to Sept. Casual, fun Birch Bay location.
Parks & Nature
things to see and do that celebrate this amazing corner of the Pacific Northwest.
Great walks on the beach, protected for kids, romantic sunset strolls, good place to jog.
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Semiahmoo Spit
Great walks on the beach, protected for kids, romantic sunset strolls, good place to jog.
Beautiful, nice family location, both in Birch at the main beach or further down in the park.
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I-Birch Bay State Park
5105 Helweg RdBeautiful, nice family location, both in Birch at the main beach or further down in the park.
Very fun, evening, half, full, or multi-day kayaking trips, customizable, and all inclusive. Great way to experience our amazing sea life. https://moondancekayak.com/
Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures
909 Squalicum WayVery fun, evening, half, full, or multi-day kayaking trips, customizable, and all inclusive. Great way to experience our amazing sea life. https://moondancekayak.com/
Essentials
The Market At Birch Bay
8125 Birch Bay Square StBlaine Cost Cutter station