coastal drive
Chuckanut Drive (WA-11)
Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Washington, United States · North America
Big Lake sits on the route: 15 minutes from Clear Lake, 60km from San Juan Islands.
Big Lake is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 1,835, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Big Lake sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Big Lake to your route.
Big Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Skagit County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Big Lake had a population of 2,980. It is included in the Mount Vernon–Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Big Lake is an exurban community in a fairly rural setting, although recent yearsRead more
have seen significant suburban development. The area, however, has remained primarily residential. A few notable exceptions include a playable 9-hole golf course on the lake's east side, a 1950s-themed bar & grill, a quaint community store, and a small elementary school. The latter two are located at the historic north end of the lake, once a bustling logging town. A fire destroyed much of the town proper in the early 1900s, and that which was lost was never rebuilt.
Based on per capita income, Big Lake ranks 134th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
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Big Lake is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 48.4029 latitude, -122.2413 longitude.
Big Lake has a population of approximately 1,835 people, making it a town in United States.
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coastal drive
Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.
33 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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