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Point-Roberts
is a unique, unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,308 residents. Point Roberts is somewhat of a geographical and geopolitical oddity - it is part of the United States, but not physically connected to it. It's located on the southernmost tip of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, south of Delta, British Columbia, Canada, and can be reached by land from the rest of the U.S. only by traveling through Canada. It can be reached directly from the rest of Washington by crossing Boundary Bay by sea or air. This oddity occurred when the border between Canada and the U.S. was drawn along the 49th parallel. This worked out fine, except when the line reached the ocean just south of Vancouver, it cut off a tiny lobe of Washington State, which was left hanging out in the Pacific all by itself. Due to having to go through the international border twice to get to the rest of the USA, some have called Point Roberts the best gated community in the U.S. Point Roberts offers a low crime rate, plenty of peace and tranquility along with gorgeous scenery. Most of the town's businesses are geared toward tourists and weekend visitors from Greater Vancouver. However, there is no hospital, doctor, emergency services, dentist, or pharmacy on Point Roberts. Residents seek care in Bellingham, Washington.
Surrounding areas: Birch Bay, Washington (14.7 mi), Blaine, Washington (15.0 mi), Eastsound, Washington (21.1 mi), Orcas Island, Washington (24.7 mi), San Juan Islands, Washington (28.2 mi), Bellingham, Washington (31.0 mi), Friday Harbor, Washington (31.1 mi)
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Point Roberts Vacation Rentals
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Point Roberts Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| The Inn At Semiahmoo | 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy | Blaine, WA | 13.7 mi. | (360) 371-2000 | | Birch Bay Ath Hostel | 4639 Alderson Rd | Blaine, WA | 16.3 mi. | (360) 371-2180 | | Silver Reef Hotel Casino & Spa | 4876 Haxton Way | Ferndale, WA | 23.4 mi. | (360) 383-0777 | | Super 8 Motel | 5788 Barrett Ave | Ferndale, WA | 25.1 mi. | (800) 800-8000 | | Slater Heritage House | 1371 W Axton Rd | Ferndale, WA | 25.6 mi. | (360) 384-4273 | | Homestead Farms Golf Resort & Convention Center | 115 E Homestead Blvd | Lynden, WA | 28.5 mi. | (360) 354-1196 | | Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport | 3985 Bennett Dr | Bellingham, WA | 28.8 mi. | (360) 676-7700 | | Hotel De Molen | 655 Front St | Lynden, WA | 29.0 mi. | (360) 354-4440 | | Comfort Inn Bellingham | 4282 Meridian St | Bellingham, WA | 29.9 mi. | (360) 738-1100 | | Days Inn Bellis Fair | 125 E Kellogg Rd | Bellingham, WA | 29.9 mi. | (360) 671-6200 | | Quality Inn Baron Suites | 100 E Kellogg | Bellingham, WA | 29.9 mi. | (360) 647-8000 | | Holiday Inn Express | 4160 Meridian | Bellingham, WA | 30.0 mi. | (360) 671-4800 |
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| Buck Bay Farm Bed & Breakfast | HC 1 Box 45 | Olga, WA | 27.6 mi. | (360) 376-2908 | | Century House Bed & Breakfast | 401 S British Columbia Ave | Lynden, WA | 28.0 mi. | (360) 354-2439 |
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Point Roberts Weather & Climate
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Northwest Washington , between Semiahmoo Bay and Lumnai Bay, there is a body of water called Birch Bay. The climate in this area is temperate and greatly influenced by the Pacific Ocean. It's generally mild, often referred to as "The Banana Belt of the Northwest." Although the rainy season can last as long as eight months, it is usually about six months long, leaving the area with a late spring and mild, pleasant summer. Many long weeks of short and cloudy days are commonplace in winter. Summers are quite dry however. This region is occasionally subject to unusual and harsh weather due to an upper level trough that drives down cold Arctic air from the Canadian interior. This cold air mass can collide with a Gulf of Alaska cold front and create high winds, ice, snow, or heavy rains.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
43°F |
30°F |
5.32 in. |
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| February |
47°F |
32°F |
4.21 in. |
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| March |
52°F |
34°F |
3.61 in. |
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| April |
57°F |
38°F |
2.85 in. |
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| May |
63°F |
43°F |
2.58 in. |
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| June |
68°F |
48°F |
2.14 in. |
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| July |
72°F |
51°F |
1.49 in. |
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| August |
72°F |
51°F |
1.51 in. |
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| September |
67°F |
46°F |
1.91 in. |
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| October |
57°F |
40°F |
3.74 in. |
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| November |
48°F |
35°F |
6.29 in. |
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| December |
43°F |
30°F |
5.79 in. |
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Point Roberts Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Bellingham International airport (BLI) located about 27 miles southeast of Point Roberts in Bellingham, Washington, the Skagit Regional airport (BVS) located approximately 46 miles southeast of Point Roberts in Burlington / Mt Vernon, Washington, the William R Fairchild International airport (CLM) located roughly 62 miles southwest of Point Roberts in Port Angeles, Washington, and finally the Arlington Municipal airport (AWO) located around 70 miles southeast of Point Roberts in Arlington, Washington.
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Point Roberts Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Birch Bay Golf Club | Blaine | WA | 15.3 mi. | | | Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club | Blaine | WA | 15.3 mi. | | | Dakota Creek Golf & Country Club | Custer | WA | 20.9 mi. | | | Grandview Golf Course | Custer | WA | 20.9 mi. | | | Orcas Island Country Golf Club | Eastsound | WA | 21.9 mi. | | | Wayne Olsen Riverside Golf | Ferndale | WA | 24.7 mi. | | | Homestead Golf & Country Club | Lynden | WA | 28.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Peace Arch State Park | | WA | 14.8 mi. | | | Birch Bay State Park | | WA | 15.5 mi. | | | Sucia Island State Park | | WA | 17.3 mi. | | | Matia Island State Park | | WA | 20.3 mi. | | | Freeman Island State Park | | WA | 21.2 mi. | | | Stuart Island State Park | | WA | 22.4 mi. | | | Clark Island State Park | | WA | 24.4 mi. | | | Skull Island State Park | | WA | 25.0 mi. | | | Moran State Park | | WA | 26.2 mi. | | | Posey Island State Park | | WA | 26.2 mi. | | | Victim Island State Park | | WA | 26.4 mi. | | | Olga Marine State Park | | WA | 27.6 mi. | | | Doe Island Marine State Park | | WA | 28.0 mi. | | | Turn Island State Park | | WA | 31.9 mi. | | | Cone Islands State Park | | WA | 33.0 mi. | | | Lime Kiln Point State Park | | WA | 33.0 mi. | | | Spencer Spit State Park | | WA | 33.0 mi. | | | James Island State Park | | WA | 35.7 mi. | | | Larrabee State Park | | WA | 36.0 mi. | | | Dot Rock State Park | | WA | 36.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Whatcom Museum of History & Art | Bellingham | WA | 31.0 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Mindport Exhibits | Bellingham | WA | 31.0 mi. | (Science) | | Bellingham Railway Museum | Bellingham | WA | 31.0 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| The Seattle Aquarium | Seattle | WA | 101.3 mi. | | | Woodland Park Zoological Gardens | Seattle | WA | 101.3 mi. | |
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