Mike's Beach Resort

Mike's Beach Resort is a private waterfront on the west shore of Hood Canal in Lilliwaup, midway between the Hoodsport shore cluster to the south and the Brinnon boat cluster to the north. Divers enter directly from the resort beach onto a shallow rocky bench that gives way to underwater walls and rock structure carrying plant life. The shallow reach is the site's calling card, with giant Pacific octopus and wolf eels documented close enough to shore for a beginner-friendly shore dive.

Long-running as a private dive-and-shellfish resort on this stretch of Hood Canal, the property has served divers, oyster and clam gatherers, and glamping guests for years and remains in active operation today. The dive operation runs on a reservation model rather than walk-in access, and the resort's on-site air-fill shed lets shore divers keep a two-dive day going without leaving the property.

A rocky reef biome runs the length of the resort waterfront, with the walls and rock structure carrying the resident giant Pacific octopus and wolf eels. Scuba is the main activity, drawing divers who come specifically for the shallow macro encounters. Snorkeling works over the top of the bench when surface plankton is not blooming.

Access is by reservation only, arranged through the resort by phone at (360) 877-5324. Overnight guests use the on-site waterfront cabins or the glamping tents, and both day-use and overnight visitors share the air-fill shed, gear drying room, restrooms, and showers. The resort has not published a current day-use dive fee, and visitors confirm the rate at booking. Take of bottomfish, forage fish, and Pacific halibut is prohibited across Marine Area 12 year-round by WDFW; salmon and shellfish seasons follow the marine-area schedule with the correct license.