Guidebook for Bellingham
Everything Else
Great restaurant and coffee shop. Browse all you want. Locally owned.
55 residents recomanen
Village Books
1200 11th StGreat restaurant and coffee shop. Browse all you want. Locally owned.
A short drive down Chuckanut Drive and you can purchase fresh shellfish and even have a picnic there.
73 residents recomanen
Taylor Shellfish Farms
2182 Chuckanut DrA short drive down Chuckanut Drive and you can purchase fresh shellfish and even have a picnic there.
Drizzle Olive Oil and Vinegar Tasting Room
1208 11th StTry out a few olive oils - fantastic selection.
Spring through autumn a great place to go for fresh fruits and veggies.
7 residents recomanen
Joe's Gardens
3110 Taylor AveSpring through autumn a great place to go for fresh fruits and veggies.
This has become a Bellingham "Event" almost year round.
Food, art, crafts and the freshest of veggies.
There is also a small version on Wednesdays in the Village Green in Fairhaven.
73 residents recomanen
Mercat de pagesos de Bellingham
1100 Railroad AveThis has become a Bellingham "Event" almost year round.
Food, art, crafts and the freshest of veggies.
There is also a small version on Wednesdays in the Village Green in Fairhaven.
Lots of activity on Fridays when the Alaska Ferry is being loaded. Great views and a good restaurant.
9 residents recomanen
Alaska Ferry Terminal Information
355 Harris AveLots of activity on Fridays when the Alaska Ferry is being loaded. Great views and a good restaurant.
Rent a kayak for an hour or a day and check out Bellingham Bay close up and personal.
18 residents recomanen
The Community Boating Center
555 Harris AveRent a kayak for an hour or a day and check out Bellingham Bay close up and personal.
Just sit on one of the benches and people watch. Lots of events take place here year round.
6 residents recomanen
Fairhaven Village Green
1207 10th StJust sit on one of the benches and people watch. Lots of events take place here year round.
Coming from Portland, Eugene, Seattle, Vancouver, BC? The train provides great scenery and a very relaxing ride.
15 residents recomanen
Fairhaven Station
401 Harris AveComing from Portland, Eugene, Seattle, Vancouver, BC? The train provides great scenery and a very relaxing ride.
Fairhaven Park
107 Chuckanut Dr NFive minutes away.
San Juan Cruises
355 Harris AveExcellent way to explore the bay.
Brand new theater where you can go and have something to eat and drink and catch a movie without having to deal with the mega screens and mega crowds.
67 residents recomanen
Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay StBrand new theater where you can go and have something to eat and drink and catch a movie without having to deal with the mega screens and mega crowds.
Treat yourself to a spa day!
13 residents recomanen
The Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
804 10th StTreat yourself to a spa day!
A short walk either through the park or on the road. Great views of the Bay and South Hill. Well marked with historical information.
Bellingham Cruise Terminal/Ferry Terminal station
355 Harris AveA short walk either through the park or on the road. Great views of the Bay and South Hill. Well marked with historical information.
Walk across Chuckanut and into the Fairhaven Park and you can take a trail to Marine Park and the Ferry Terminal.
Lower Padden Creek and Larrabee Trail
Lower Padden Creek and Larrabee TrailWalk across Chuckanut and into the Fairhaven Park and you can take a trail to Marine Park and the Ferry Terminal.
Start at Fairhaven Park and hike all the way to Larrabee Park. Side trails will take you up Chuckanut Mountain to several lakes as well.
14 residents recomanen
Interurban Trail
Interurban TrailStart at Fairhaven Park and hike all the way to Larrabee Park. Side trails will take you up Chuckanut Mountain to several lakes as well.
Food Scene
Great atmosphere. You should check it out just to see the architecture. Good week-day inexpensive breakfast.
13 residents recomanen
Skylarks Hidden Cafe
1308 11th StGreat atmosphere. You should check it out just to see the architecture. Good week-day inexpensive breakfast.
If you are looking for a great meal, this is the place to go. The Prime Rib is as good as it need to get and they have an excellent wine selection. Kathy and Steve, the owners are wonderful hosts.
7 residents recomanen
Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse
1211 11th StIf you are looking for a great meal, this is the place to go. The Prime Rib is as good as it need to get and they have an excellent wine selection. Kathy and Steve, the owners are wonderful hosts.
Mambo Italiano Cafe
1303 12th StreetGood Italian food.
Extremes Sports Grill & Pizzeria
4156 Meridian StGreat Happy Hour all day long!
Dos Padres
1111 Harris AveAuthentic Mexican food - one of two within walking distance.
Great food and a wonderful Happy Hour. Huge Margaritas and you can walk home!
9 residents recomanen
Jalapeños Fairhaven
1007 Harris AveGreat food and a wonderful Happy Hour. Huge Margaritas and you can walk home!
Opens at 7am. The Firehouse Cafe also opens at 7am.
Locally made bread, soups and scrumptious pastries.
19 residents recomanen
Avenue Bread & Deli-Fairhaven
1135 11th StOpens at 7am. The Firehouse Cafe also opens at 7am.
Locally made bread, soups and scrumptious pastries.
On the second floor of Village Books. Sit and have a wine and watch the Alaska Ferry depart on Friday (6pm)
Book Fare Cafe
1200 11th StOn the second floor of Village Books. Sit and have a wine and watch the Alaska Ferry depart on Friday (6pm)
Downstairs in Village Books - check out their Peanut Soup - sit outside and watch the action in the Village Green - especially how people interact with the bench on which Dirty Dan sits.
19 residents recomanen
Colophon Cafe
1208 11th StDownstairs in Village Books - check out their Peanut Soup - sit outside and watch the action in the Village Green - especially how people interact with the bench on which Dirty Dan sits.
FAIRHAVEN POKE
1102 Harris AveExceptional pizza creations.
Magdalena's Bistro and Crêperie
1200 10th StDelicious intriguing creations.
On Rice Thai Bistro
1224 Harris AveGreat food.
Övn Wood Fired Pizza
1148 10th StServing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily 7am-9pm, Happy Hour 3pm-6pm, and Brunch Sundays 7am-3:30pm.
30 residents recomanen
Keenan's at the Pier
804 10th StreetServing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily 7am-9pm, Happy Hour 3pm-6pm, and Brunch Sundays 7am-3:30pm.
Sirena Gelato
960 Harris AveAlso a paint your own ceramic store. Lots of fun on a rainy day.
CreativiTea - pottery painting studio
1312 11th StAlso a paint your own ceramic store. Lots of fun on a rainy day.
Excellent drive down Chuckanut. Great food and spectacular views.
37 residents recomanen
Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill
3056 Chuckanut DrExcellent drive down Chuckanut. Great food and spectacular views.
Forte Chocolates
1 Bellis Fair PkwyFor the chocoholic!
The Rustic Coffee & Wine Bar
1319 11th StYou can order food from many local restaurants and have it delivered for a minimal charge. We are within 4 miles of most if not all of the restaurants they service !
Viking Food
You can order food from many local restaurants and have it delivered for a minimal charge. We are within 4 miles of most if not all of the restaurants they service !
Another "Avenue Bread" venue. Excellent service, ambiance and food. Walking distance.
16 residents recomanen
The Filling Station
1138 Finnegan WayAnother "Avenue Bread" venue. Excellent service, ambiance and food. Walking distance.
Firehouse Arts and Events Center Bellingham
1314 Harris AveOpens at 7 am as does Avenue Bread.
Bagelry
1319 Railroad AveOpens 7 am - EXCELLENT bagels and breakfast egg dishews.
Sightseeing
A great walk along the bay with a portion on a boardwalk over the water. A coffee shop perfectly located along the way.
South Bay Trail
South Bay TrailA great walk along the bay with a portion on a boardwalk over the water. A coffee shop perfectly located along the way.
A short bus trip - save the parking hassle - visit there sculpture garden, have something to eat and enjoy the views.
33 residents recomanen
Western Washington University
516 High StA short bus trip - save the parking hassle - visit there sculpture garden, have something to eat and enjoy the views.
Larrabee State Park
Larrabee State ParkA short drive down Chuckanut.
North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead
1467 Chuckanut Dr NLots of great trails available year round.
Parc Marí
100 Harris AveA small, close park great for watching a sunset.
Great bus system that can get you just about anywhere in Whatcom County.
Whatcom Transportation Authority
4011 Bakerview SpurGreat bus system that can get you just about anywhere in Whatcom County.
Whatcom Community College
237 W Kellogg RdDrinks & Nightlife
Archer Ale House
1212 10th StGreat selection of beers and a fantastic menu.
Local hangout with excellent beer. About a 15 minute walk from here.
42 residents recomanen
Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee AveLocal hangout with excellent beer. About a 15 minute walk from here.
A Fairhaven hangout for years. "Le Chat Noire"
They also have a restaurant.
37 residents recomanen
The Black Cat
1200 Harris AveA Fairhaven hangout for years. "Le Chat Noire"
They also have a restaurant.
Swim Club Cocktail Bar
1147 11th StNew recently - quite popular.
Arts & Culture
Lightcatcher Building
250 Flora StWhatcom Art Market
1103 11th St40+ local artists.
iDiOM Theater
207 Prospect StExcellent local theater group.
Mindport
210 W Holly StEssentials
Fantastic selection of organic food. Cafe and a bakery next door. Bus stops right in front.
59 residents recomanen
Community Food Co-op Downtown
1220 N Forest StFantastic selection of organic food. Cafe and a bakery next door. Bus stops right in front.
Getting Around
Bellingham Car
2010 Iowa Street