We stopped by the Deception Pass State Park and were pleasantly surprised. Nice area with a gift shop and good scenic views, especially overlooking the bridge to get some scenic views of the beach an.

Pay to down into the State Park. Lots of old growth trees, ferns, and an easy walk down to the water. For us it was big highlight of our vacation and highly recommended.

Sparsely attended (on a weekday), a fantastic place to hike, see wild-life (what you'll see will vary day-by-day), enjoy the beach (with tidal pools), and see some CCC buildings. Hiking varies in diff