Cottonwood Beach, Washington
Cottonwood Beach: Situated in the northwestern corner of Washington state near the Canadian border within Whatcom County, this coastal area lies along the shores of the Strait of Georgia at an elevation of roughly 13 feet.
About
Cottonwood Beach is a city located in the county of Whatcom in the U.S. state of Washington.
Quick Facts about Cottonwood Beach
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.9398,-122.7571 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 08:51:56 (11th June 2026) |
| Weather | 49℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Cottonwood Beach is located at 48°56'23"N 122°45'26"W (48.9398300, -122.7571200).
Cottonwood Beach map
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Weather
Partly cloudy. Low around 49, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cottonwood Beach, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380377 | Northwest Indian College | Bellingham (WA) | 98226-9217 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cottonwood Beach, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | Bellingham station | 401 Harris Avenue | RAIL |
| MVW | Skagit Transportation Center | 105 East Kincaid St. | RAIL |
| STW | Stanwood station | 27111 Florence Way | RAIL |
| EVR | Everett Station | 3201 Smith Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cottonwood Beach.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Blain Post Office | Blaine (WA) | 98230 |
Other cities in Whatcom County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whatcom County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 93,955 | The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington. |
| Ferndale | 15,531 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Lynden | 15,408 | City in Washington, United States |
| Birch Bay | 8,413 | Census designated place |
| Sudden Valley | 6,441 | Census designated place |
| Blaine | 5,638 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Everson | 2,888 | Small city in Washington |
| Nooksack | 1,659 | Small city in Washington |
| Sumas | 1,629 | Small city in Washington |