Guidebook for Bellingham
Sightseeing
Beautiful views on Sound and San Juan islands, Picnic facilities...short walk from house (1.2 miles)
25 locals recommend
Marine Park
100 Harris AveBeautiful views on Sound and San Juan islands, Picnic facilities...short walk from house (1.2 miles)
Lovely and long waterfront walkways. Woods Coffee, swimming beach, concerts in the summer. 15 minute walk. (1.3 miles)
48 locals recommend
Bayview Drive
Bayview DriveLovely and long waterfront walkways. Woods Coffee, swimming beach, concerts in the summer. 15 minute walk. (1.3 miles)
A Salmon bearing stream. The runoff from Lake Padden. Many points to access it but the Salmon Ladder in a couple hundred yards away from the house. Beautiful urban trails follow the stream
Padden Creek
A Salmon bearing stream. The runoff from Lake Padden. Many points to access it but the Salmon Ladder in a couple hundred yards away from the house. Beautiful urban trails follow the stream
Food Scene
One of the original Coffee Shops in Town. dating back to the 60's. Quaint, lovely. Building is historic "Terminal Building" a remnant from the days of Lumber and Fishing ( .6 mile)
18 locals recommend
Tony's Coffee House
1101 Harris AveOne of the original Coffee Shops in Town. dating back to the 60's. Quaint, lovely. Building is historic "Terminal Building" a remnant from the days of Lumber and Fishing ( .6 mile)
Fat Pie Pizza
1015 Harris AveBeautiful ambience, short walk away...out door seating
Warm Ambience: sit by the fire and take in Bellingham Bar and Lummi Island. Outdoor seating 1.3 miles
57 locals recommend
Woods Coffee
470 Bayview DrWarm Ambience: sit by the fire and take in Bellingham Bar and Lummi Island. Outdoor seating 1.3 miles
Jalapeños Fairhaven
1007 Harris Avegood food, short walk, outdoor seating
Mambo Italiano Cafe
1303 12th StreetColophon Cafe
1208 11th StSkylarks Hidden Cafe
1308 11th StAvenue Bread & Deli-Fairhaven
1135 11th StEntertainment & Activities
Lovely little village green in the middle of Fairhaven...Saturday night outdoor movies in the summer. Outdoor produce market. Many special events
6 locals recommend
Fairhaven Village Green
1207 10th StLovely little village green in the middle of Fairhaven...Saturday night outdoor movies in the summer. Outdoor produce market. Many special events
Best swimming hole in town. Golf, children's play ground. 2.5 mile walking/jogging/biking path around perimeter of lake. Connects to other paths. 8 to 10 minutes by car....3.9 miles
100 locals recommend
Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayBest swimming hole in town. Golf, children's play ground. 2.5 mile walking/jogging/biking path around perimeter of lake. Connects to other paths. 8 to 10 minutes by car....3.9 miles
Yes, donut shop in the middle of Fairhaven. 10 minute walk
7 locals recommend
Acme Valley Ice Cream Cafe
1021 Harris AveYes, donut shop in the middle of Fairhaven. 10 minute walk
Everything Else
The local university...a short drive for house (15-20 minutes)
33 locals recommend
Western Washington University
516 High StThe local university...a short drive for house (15-20 minutes)
Bellingham Public Library Fairhaven Branch
1117 12th StLibrary, good summer content
Shopping
Best Book shop in town, privately owned. Top floor has coffee shop/cafe with broad views of the area/Bay.
Short walk away. ( .6 mile )
55 locals recommend
Village Books
1200 11th StBest Book shop in town, privately owned. Top floor has coffee shop/cafe with broad views of the area/Bay.
Short walk away. ( .6 mile )
Fairhaven Antique Mall
1108 11th StBike and ski....good repair shop, bike rentals
Fairhaven Toy Garden
909 Harris AveQuaint Toy Store.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful small space theatre (with adjoining coffee shop of course!) ( .5 mile)
6 locals recommend
Firehouse Arts and Events Center Bellingham
1314 Harris AveA beautiful small space theatre (with adjoining coffee shop of course!) ( .5 mile)
Drinks & Nightlife
Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse
1211 11th StSteakhouse. 'merican food.