Guidebook for Bellingham
Food Scene
Great locally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch. Amazing food and local characters.
18 residents recomanen
Tony's Coffee House
1101 Harris AveGreat locally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch. Amazing food and local characters.
Tom is a great host and he and his crew make our favorite pizza. We recommend the Chrome Dome!
15 residents recomanen
FAIRHAVEN POKE
1102 Harris AveTom is a great host and he and his crew make our favorite pizza. We recommend the Chrome Dome!
Fresh baked breads and other pastries. Great breakfast and lunch too.
19 residents recomanen
Avenue Bread & Deli-Fairhaven
1135 11th StFresh baked breads and other pastries. Great breakfast and lunch too.
On Rice Thai Bistro
1224 Harris Avegood vegetarian options and nice ambiance.
Bagelry
1319 Railroad AveThey say, "Bagels so good you'll think your mama works here."
There is also a Mount Bakery in Fairhaven. High quality baked items
36 residents recomanen
Mount Bakery Cafe Downtown
308 W Champion StThere is also a Mount Bakery in Fairhaven. High quality baked items
Tweets
5800 Cains CtOne of the best restaurants we've ever had the pleasure to visit.
Stop here for a baguette and some cookies on your way to watch eagles in the Skagit Valley.
35 residents recomanen
Breadfarm
5766 Cains CtStop here for a baguette and some cookies on your way to watch eagles in the Skagit Valley.
Fat Pie Pizza
1015 Harris AveUnique, Chicago-Style pizza. Just don't go if you're in a hurry.
Local, very tasty, healthy. Locals love this spot for lunch and dinner.
16 residents recomanen
Brandywine Kitchen
1317 Commercial StLocal, very tasty, healthy. Locals love this spot for lunch and dinner.
Entertainment & Activities
Play equipment, fields and a spray park. Great place to take the family for some outdoor fun.
14 residents recomanen
Fairhaven Park
107 Chuckanut Dr NPlay equipment, fields and a spray park. Great place to take the family for some outdoor fun.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N Commercial StHistorical theater with world class shows
Sightseeing
Parc Marí
100 Harris AveGreat place to launch a kayak or watch the sunset.
Washington's oldest State park. Hiking trails, camping and beaches. What could be better?
73 residents recomanen
Larrabee State Park
Larrabee State ParkWashington's oldest State park. Hiking trails, camping and beaches. What could be better?
A great place to do it all: swim, hike, bike, fish and picnic.
100 residents recomanen
Parc del llac Padden
4882 S Samish WayA great place to do it all: swim, hike, bike, fish and picnic.
One of the gateways to the Chuckanuts, and a short trail-walk from the Little House. Salmon can be seen here in the Fall.
14 residents recomanen
Arroyo Park
1700 Old Samish RdOne of the gateways to the Chuckanuts, and a short trail-walk from the Little House. Salmon can be seen here in the Fall.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktails, food and a great happy hour. Try the cheese fondue. You'll love it.
37 residents recomanen
The Black Cat
1200 Harris AveCocktails, food and a great happy hour. Try the cheese fondue. You'll love it.
Archer Ale House
1212 10th StHuge selection of beers and spirits. Good food, too!
Very unique local watering hole. Kid friendly, neighborhood gathering spot and grocery for all manner of beers, wines and snacks. a must-see.
39 residents recomanen
Elizabeth Station
1400 W Holly StVery unique local watering hole. Kid friendly, neighborhood gathering spot and grocery for all manner of beers, wines and snacks. a must-see.
Great beer. One of Bellingham's first micro breweries. The owners a generous, too which makes it easy to love them. They give back to the community in a big way.
119 residents recomanen
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad AveGreat beer. One of Bellingham's first micro breweries. The owners a generous, too which makes it easy to love them. They give back to the community in a big way.
Another great local brewery, but they don't serve food. Feel free to bring your own, though.
86 residents recomanen
Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StAnother great local brewery, but they don't serve food. Feel free to bring your own, though.
Temple Bar
306 W Champion Stwine and light appetizers. Locals love this place
The Old Edison
5829 Cains Cthonkey tonk every Sunday with the locals. Starts at 5
Within walking distance of our little house. Brewery is a locals hangout. They don't serve food, but you can bring your own or order delivery while you're there from another restaurant!
42 residents recomanen
Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee AveWithin walking distance of our little house. Brewery is a locals hangout. They don't serve food, but you can bring your own or order delivery while you're there from another restaurant!
Wild Buffalo House Of Music
208 W Holly StLive music 7 days a week
Shopping
Village Books
1200 11th StGreat place to spend some time shopping and reading books.
Paper Dreams
1206 11th StSouvenirs and other curiosities not to mention the home-made fudge.
Fairhaven Antique Mall
1108 11th StBike rentals , gear and friendly service.
Arts & Culture
Comfy seats, great flicks and it's an independent movie theater. You can even drink a beer or a glass of wine while you watch.
67 residents recomanen
Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay StComfy seats, great flicks and it's an independent movie theater. You can even drink a beer or a glass of wine while you watch.
Smith & Vallee Gallery
5742 Gilkey AveLocal artists and a very cool space
Lightcatcher Building
250 Flora StFeaturing rotating exhibits and a kids museum
Everything Else
The RE Store
2309 Meridian StUnique items for homes. 100% recycled and reused.
Kulshan Cycles
100 E Chestnut StLocal bike shop with high-end parts and service.
Eclipse Book Store
1104 11th Stget lost in the thousands of used books