Lily Point Marine Reserve is a stunning park and marine reserve located in the southeastern part of Point Roberts, Washington. It spans over 275 acres, featuring 1.4 miles of saltwater shoreline along Boundary Bay. The area is known for its diverse ecological processes, including reefs, tidelands, and riparian forests, which support a wide range of wildlife like orcas, salmon, eagles, and herons[1]. The beach itself offers a mix of sand and rocks, ideal for beachcombing and exploring tide pools[2].
Historically, Lily Point was a significant Native American salmon fishery and cultural site, known as Chelhtenem, meaning 'hang salmon for drying' in the Native Salish language[1].
Today, it remains a site of cultural and spiritual significance, added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1994[1].
