Tyee Beach Real Estate
CAMANO ISLAND, WA
Coastal Charm at Tyee Beach
Tyee Beach on Camano Island is a perfect example of what makes the island so special—breathtaking water views, spacious waterfront homes, and a close-knit community that feels like home.
Endless Summer Fun
Tyee Beach on Camano Island is known for its friendly, high-energy vibe, calm summer waters, and stunning views of the Cascade Mountains. As the sun sets, the distant glow from Everett adds a touch of magic. The neighborhood features a unique mix of original cabins and beautifully remodeled homes, offering a peaceful retreat in winter and a lively beach community in summer. Of the 120 homes and cabins, about 30% are occupied year-round—rising to 90% in the summer as families and friends return to enjoy everything Tyee has to offer.
Active Lifestyle
Tyee Beach on Camano Island offers miles of shoreline to explore. Just beyond the south end, a stretch of untouched beach leads all the way to Camano Head—the southern tip of the island—perfect for long beach walks. Popular water activities include paddle boarding, wakeboarding, tubing, water skiing, crabbing, and fishing. Many locals enjoy sailing over to Langley on Whidbey Island for a relaxing afternoon or dinner by the water.
Fire Pit Happy Hours
On warm summer evenings at Tyee Beach, it’s common to see neighbors cruising by on bikes or golf carts, soaking in the laid-back Camano Island vibe. Fire pits glow near the shoreline, and a friendly wave is often all it takes to join the fun. It’s this welcoming, tight-knit community that makes Tyee Beach such a special place to live and visit.
Family Friendly
The annual 4th of July Parade at Tyee Beach is a beloved Camano Island tradition, with over 200 grandparents, parents, kids, dogs, and friends joining in—on foot, beach bikes, and golf carts—decked out in colorful costumes. The parade ends at the south end of the beach, where neighbors host an ice cream social with face painting, photo ops, and a chance to connect with the community. Other cherished Tyee traditions include the Labor Day golf match and a local fishing derby.
History
Tyee Beach on Camano Island is a unique low-bank—and sometimes no-bank—beach that was originally created in the 1940s by sluicing the bluff with fire hoses. While early residents were searching for gold in the hillside soils, they ended up shaping one of the island’s most iconic waterfront neighborhoods. Once the beach was formed, families began building summer cabins, and Tyee quickly became a favorite spot for salmon fishing in Port Susan. Some of the original cabins served as fishing rentals, with nearby boathouses offering boat and motor rentals, ice, and refreshments. Today, many of those cabins still stand—either lovingly preserved or beautifully remodeled—while others have been replaced with stunning new beach homes passed down through generations.
An Afternoon on the Beach
