About the Area

The coastal waters of Drayton Harbor, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo Bay at the northwest corner of Washington State is a major stopover on the Pacific Flyway between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, B.C., and is within easy driving distance of both.  The area is designated as an Important Birding Area (IBA) and is the anchor for the North Cascades Loop of the Great Washington State Birding Trail.

The city of Blaine provides amenities and numerous festivals and activities throughout the year, and beaches at Birch Bay are safe and popular for recreational activities, including boating, clamming and crabbing.

For additional information about the Wings Over Water festival, as well as lodging and area activities, please contact the Blaine Welcome Center, 546 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine, WA  98230, phone: (360) 332-4544, or click here.

Nearest Airports are:

Bellingham International Airport (approx. 20-minute drive to Blaine/Birch Bay)

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (approx. 2-hour drive to Blaine/Birch Bay)

Vancouver International Airport, British Columbia, Canada (approx. 1-hour drive to Blaine/Birch Bay. Note: A passport or enhanced driver’s license is required to cross the U.S.A./Canada border.)

Stay Where the Birds Are

Local accommodations in Blaine, WA range from 4-star seaside resort to cozy beach cabins and are within a 5 to 10 minute drive from WOW venues. There are also several campgrounds in the area. Click here for local accommodation choices.

Semiahmoo Resort, Blaine

Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa is close to all WOW venues. Enjoy this beautiful seaside resort where you will see bald eagles, loon, brant, and the many other bird species and waterfowl that are here for the spring migration. Experience fine dining, breathtaking views and walks along the shoreline. CLICK HERE  to receive 20% off your stay at Semiahmoo Resort. 

Additional Nearby Lodging

A short 20 minutes away, in Bellingham and near the Bellingham International Airport, the Holiday Inn and Suites will provide a discounted rate. Click Here to be taken directly to the hotel’s reservation site, where the discount will be automatically applied. Or, call the front desk at 360-746-6844 and ask to book within the Wings Over Water group block. Discount dates are 3/13/25 – 3/17/25. The cutoff date to book with the discount rate is 3/1/25.

The city of Bellingham, WA,  has many additional lodging options. Click here for additional information.