Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve 10441 Bayview Edison Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

"This is such an Amazing and fun place to visit! A Great learning experience for all ages! Hands on activities, so much to do and see! The Staff is so kind, friendly and very knowledgeable! Lots of parking, clean bathrooms and tons of fun! Beautiful views and trails as well !"

"Sweet discovery from Bayview State Park for a beautiful upland hike with the dog."

"Super great experience here. Fantastic wheelchair access to an amazing view of the bay. There is a exhibit inside that's open Wednesday's and I believe Saturdays? I have yet to make it inside. I can tell you it's a great spot away from the main park where in the few visits I've been here I've been alone which is nice. Peaceful and serene little gem. Great neighborhood with seemingly inviting people. Fantastic spiral stairwell leading to the beach below"

"Had a nice little cool trip there. Enjoyed the quietness on a usual Sunday. And they had a huge solar panel on the the top of the barn. 2 free J1772 EV charging spots were available."

"This is a great educational center that is open to the public. First off the lobby there is a room full of interactive boards and drawers kid can explore to learn more about estuaries. Next is an aquarium room with local sea life available for up close viewing. Additionally there are touch tanks and incredibly kind and helpful researchers and volunteers to answer questions and give more information. If you schedule with the education coordinator you can do classes like a mudflat safari and a hands on activities room (currently closed for Covid I believe). You can walk multiple ways down to the beach to see explore more and there is a rinse station available. These guys do tons of work for local wildlife we're so glad to be able to visit."