Guidebook for Point Roberts
Parks & Nature
If it's hot, this is a cool place to take a walk, stunning views of Mount Baker. Eagles soaring. A magical place. Lots of native flora and fauna to enjoy. Look but don't touch.
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Lily Point Marine Reserve
If it's hot, this is a cool place to take a walk, stunning views of Mount Baker. Eagles soaring. A magical place. Lots of native flora and fauna to enjoy. Look but don't touch.
It has beautiful views of the San Juan Islands. Orca whales hang out here and are often spotted. Fabulous spot to see the sunset behind Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
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Lighthouse Marine Park
811 Marine DrIt has beautiful views of the San Juan Islands. Orca whales hang out here and are often spotted. Fabulous spot to see the sunset behind Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
Sightseeing
Quaint cottages, great swimming and kayaking beach. At low tide you can walk out to the border marker between the US and Canada. Warm summer days while the tide is coming in, some of the warmest water north of San Diego for swimming. Lots of sandbars for beach combing, great place to walk.
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Maple Beach
Quaint cottages, great swimming and kayaking beach. At low tide you can walk out to the border marker between the US and Canada. Warm summer days while the tide is coming in, some of the warmest water north of San Diego for swimming. Lots of sandbars for beach combing, great place to walk.
Arts & Culture
The Historical Society has lots of photos and information about our settlers, plus a lovely display of quilts of old Point Roberts homes, by Judy Ross.
The library is open Tuesday 2-7, Wednesday and Saturday 10-5. In July and August also Friday 10--5. Knit/craft night Tuesday 5-7. The best Library staff anywhere!
Whatcom County Library System - Point Roberts Library
1431 Gulf Rd The Historical Society has lots of photos and information about our settlers, plus a lovely display of quilts of old Point Roberts homes, by Judy Ross.
The library is open Tuesday 2-7, Wednesday and Saturday 10-5. In July and August also Friday 10--5. Knit/craft night Tuesday 5-7. The best Library staff anywhere!
Nice selection of local art and crafts available here. Beautiful work, reasonably priced. Kitty, the proprietor is friendly and helpful. Her water colors of local scenes are stunning.
Blue Heron Gallery
1360 Gulf RoadNice selection of local art and crafts available here. Beautiful work, reasonably priced. Kitty, the proprietor is friendly and helpful. Her water colors of local scenes are stunning.
Essentials
This is a good place to get essentials. Be aware that bringing some food stuff from Canada into Point Roberts is not allowed and will be confiscated. Produce items are the biggest issue. Best to be safe and just buy what you need here. Nice deli for quick pick up meals. Roasted chicken pieces and fries are great!
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International Marketplace
480 Tyee DrThis is a good place to get essentials. Be aware that bringing some food stuff from Canada into Point Roberts is not allowed and will be confiscated. Produce items are the biggest issue. Best to be safe and just buy what you need here. Nice deli for quick pick up meals. Roasted chicken pieces and fries are great!
Fabulous deli and bakery. Be careful, not everything can cross the border, if unsure ask.
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Thrifty Foods
1207 56 StFabulous deli and bakery. Be careful, not everything can cross the border, if unsure ask.
Shopping
An eclectic collection of goodies can be found here, homemade soaps, lotion for bug bites, cool off spray, food goodies, clothes made by local designer. Friendly owners. Well worth the stop.
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Auntie Pam's Country Store
1480 Gulf RdAn eclectic collection of goodies can be found here, homemade soaps, lotion for bug bites, cool off spray, food goodies, clothes made by local designer. Friendly owners. Well worth the stop.
Getting Around
You can rent cool coaster bikes. They carry a wide selection of lovely essential oils.
Pedal Pushers Bike Rentals
1356 Gulf RoadYou can rent cool coaster bikes. They carry a wide selection of lovely essential oils.
Food Scene
Open Summer weekends, dining on the grassy area is divine.
http://www.southbeachhousepointroberts.com/index.html
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South Beach House
725 S Beach RdOpen Summer weekends, dining on the grassy area is divine.
http://www.southbeachhousepointroberts.com/index.html
Great breakfast, their eggs benedicts are fabulous. Smash browns yum.
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White Spot
1476 KingswayGreat breakfast, their eggs benedicts are fabulous. Smash browns yum.
Thai-Isaan Cuisine and Café
1256 56 StOnly been here once, food was great. Take out options available.
Great seafood!! Love the salmon. Cioppino is delicious. Lovely patio for summer dining. A seat by the fireplace during the winter is divine. Friendly, helpful staff.
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Sharkey's Seafood Bar & Grille
4953 Chisholm StGreat seafood!! Love the salmon. Cioppino is delicious. Lovely patio for summer dining. A seat by the fireplace during the winter is divine. Friendly, helpful staff.
Opened Summer 2016. I have not had a bad meal here. Their grilled cheese sandwich is fabulous. It's huge, share it with a friend, add a bowl of soup or salad. Nice selection of sandwiches and breakfast goodies. Wonderful coffee drinks.
Lovely view over the Straight of Georgia.
Winter hours: Open T/W/TH 7-4 Friday and Saturday evenings for dinner 7am-10pm Closed Sunday and Monday.
http://www.thesaltwatercafe.com
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Saltwater Café
1345 Gulf RdOpened Summer 2016. I have not had a bad meal here. Their grilled cheese sandwich is fabulous. It's huge, share it with a friend, add a bowl of soup or salad. Nice selection of sandwiches and breakfast goodies. Wonderful coffee drinks.
Lovely view over the Straight of Georgia.
Winter hours: Open T/W/TH 7-4 Friday and Saturday evenings for dinner 7am-10pm Closed Sunday and Monday.
http://www.thesaltwatercafe.com
Most Friday and Saturday nights, either karaoke, or live music is offered. Food is good, ask about the specials, worth it.
Watch the boats at the entrance to the harbor. Offer Saturday and Sunday brunch.
https://compassbargrill.com
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Compass Rose Bar and Grill
715 Simundson DrMost Friday and Saturday nights, either karaoke, or live music is offered. Food is good, ask about the specials, worth it.
Watch the boats at the entrance to the harbor. Offer Saturday and Sunday brunch.
https://compassbargrill.com