Arrived at the Rosario Beach Trailhead around 1 pm. Parking lot was about 80% full. The restrooms (flushing toilets) were open and clean. 

We first headed to Rosario Beach but there were several people in the tide pool area so we didn't stay long and left to hike the trail towards the Bowman Bay parking lot. Lots of nice views from way up high here on the trail. Our pup was very excited to be walking here! We ultimately didn't end up going all the way to Bowman Bay because we came upon a group of ~5 people (none of them masked, or appearing to put on masks as they stopped and saw us approaching). It was a narrower part of the trail with nowhere to really pull off to the side so we turned around instead of dealing with having to pass them so closely. In total on this part of the trail, we passed about 16 people and a majority were masked. 

We went back to Rosario Beach and explored the tide pools. We also saw two bald eagles swoop over and decide to take a rest together on a branch in one of the trees next to the beach. They were quite chatty!

Also hiked up and around Rosario Head. I would highly recommend this part if you are looking to distance from other people. We only came across one couple and one woman at the top and it is a large area where you can easily avoid being close to strangers. Even on a cloudy day, the views are amazing!

In total, our GPS clocked us in at 1.72 miles. We weren't sad/annoyed to cut our hike here shorter than originally planned since we had plans to stop at a few other state parks on Whidbey afterwards. 

This was my first time at this part of Deception Pass (all my past times have been south of the bridge) and it's definitely a different feeling and I loved it. The parking lot is small so I'd imagine going early would be key in summer (just as the other parts of Deception Pass!) 

Beautiful and easy hike with wonderful and diverse views. I liked it much more than deception pass park. The only thing to note is that there are a few high areas so it may be a little risky for young kids

Directions to TH: Google directions to Deception Pass (Rosario Beach) and to Semiahmoo Spit TH was accurate. Roads clear and passable

Parking  Lot:  Parking lot at Rosario Beach can probably fit maybe 10 vehicles.  Was the 2nd vehicle there at 7:30a and there were about maybe 6 vehicles by the time I came back from the hike around 11a.  At which time there was still a lot of space left.  The parking lot for Semiahoo Spit is located at the beginning of the park.  Can probably fit around 15 vehicles maybe.  We were the 4th car there around 1pm and the 6th car around 3 pm with still more space left.

Trail: The trail from Rosario Beach to lighthouse point was nice and well maintained.  Not many obstacles to overcome.  It was easy to follow.  You’re walking along the coast line.  Not much elevation gain.  The trail at Semiahmoo Spit was also nice and easy to follow.  It’s pretty much straight up and back.  You can either walk on a paved sidewalk (the Drayton Harbor side of the Spit) or the dirt path on the ocean side of the spit.  At the end of the spit are vacation rental homes, a golf spa and resort, and harbor terminal for the historic Plover Ferry (which is closed and not running).  There is also a boat marina.

Experience:  It was a wonderful day to spend my time outdoors.  The weather was mostly sunny.  Though it was very windy.  Especially at the open spaces like Semiahmoo Spit.  The wind was so strong that you can feel yourself being pushed.  I felt like I could fly like a bird.  Both trails were pretty easy and fun.  I was expecting to see a real lighthouse, but it was just a numbered marker with a light on top...lol.  I had a wonderful time though.  Would recommend it to everyone to go visit.

Had a very stormy hike here.  Bays that are normally calm had crashing surf.  I started out around Lighthouse Point.  Apparently, some maps show a loop around the north shore of Lighthouse Point.  It doesn't exist.  Social trails that head in that direction soon fade in brush and cliffs with no views.  There is just the south shore loop, and a short cutoff trail down the wooded center of Lighthouse Point.  These trails are in fine condition.

I next did the lollipop loop around Lottie Point.  This was a mess!  There are many downed trees, and some washed out trail.  One part of the trail has a rather dicey step with a vertical abyss below.  This might be beyond the comfort level of some hikers.  I completed the loop, so obviously it is passable, but maybe is best avoided for now until crews can get in and make some trail repairs.  

FITW, mask usage was rather poor, particularaly among families with dogs, an odd correlation that has been noted by others in their trip reports.  

I woke up rather early this morning and checked the weather report. I was hoping for a less than some chance of rain and as the sun started to come up through my windows. I figured this would be a good day to head out and see what trails I could find. 

My favorite areas to hike are still buried in snow so I shifted my attention to something up north- which put me in Deception State Park. I've been here numerous times, and I figured with the overcast back drop, it would keep the crowds away on this late Saturday afternoon. About 2.7 miles from the state park entrance, the traffic came to a screeching halt. I made a quick decision and took a right hand turn towards Rosario Beach to explore.

The parking lot was near full, there were cars parked on the sides of the roads, which I'm sure annoyed the home owners in the vicinity and plenty of foot traffic on the trails. I didn't stay long. The wind was chilly, the rain was starting to come down, and it turned out to be a less than memorable trip out. But. I'm glad I finally made my way out onto some trails.