Guidebook for Bellingham
Essentials
Fred Meyer
1225 W Bakerview RdHaggen
1401 12th StGreat selection of organic produce and bulk goods, as well as bakery and food to go.
59 locals recommend
Community Food Co-op Downtown
1220 N Forest StGreat selection of organic produce and bulk goods, as well as bakery and food to go.
Whole Foods Market
1030 Lakeway DrEntertainment & Activities
Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay StNon-profit theatre that shows indie and foreign films.
Shopping
Every Saturday till 4pm.
Lots of fresh organic vegetables from local farms, crafts, music and food from local vendors. Worth going just to people watch.
Also, farmers market in Fairhaven on Wednesdays during summer.
73 locals recommend
Bellingham Farmers Market
1100 Railroad AveEvery Saturday till 4pm.
Lots of fresh organic vegetables from local farms, crafts, music and food from local vendors. Worth going just to people watch.
Also, farmers market in Fairhaven on Wednesdays during summer.
Parks & Nature
This is the closest trail to our house. Not too strenuous but nice hike around Squires Lake and Beaver Pond. Can actually walk there from our house if feeling energetic.
Squires Lake Trail
Squires Lake TrailThis is the closest trail to our house. Not too strenuous but nice hike around Squires Lake and Beaver Pond. Can actually walk there from our house if feeling energetic.
Another great place for hiking which is nearby. The view of Skagit Valley and sunsets at Samish Outlook are spectacular. Its about a 10-15 minute drive on dirt roads to get to Samish Outlook. A couple of trail heads are not as far.
Blanchard Mountain
Another great place for hiking which is nearby. The view of Skagit Valley and sunsets at Samish Outlook are spectacular. Its about a 10-15 minute drive on dirt roads to get to Samish Outlook. A couple of trail heads are not as far.
A challenging hike that has trail head off of Chuckanut Drive. Views from Oyster Dome are incredible.
55 locals recommend
Oyster Dome Trailhead
Pacific Northwest TrailA challenging hike that has trail head off of Chuckanut Drive. Views from Oyster Dome are incredible.
Loop hike of about 3 miles around lake, with some side trails if you want to hike further. Easy walking trail with practically no elevation gain.
100 locals recommend
Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayLoop hike of about 3 miles around lake, with some side trails if you want to hike further. Easy walking trail with practically no elevation gain.
Great hike if you want to get views of the San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island and Olympic Peninsula. Trails take you around a peninsula on the bays around Anacortes. Suggest going on clear day so you can get views. Pretty level trails.
63 locals recommend
Washington Park
Washington Park LoopGreat hike if you want to get views of the San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island and Olympic Peninsula. Trails take you around a peninsula on the bays around Anacortes. Suggest going on clear day so you can get views. Pretty level trails.
What type of trees are you looking at? Take a self-guided tree tour on the WWU campus to learn about the trees in this area. https://treetour.wwu.edu/
33 locals recommend
Western Washington University
516 High StWhat type of trees are you looking at? Take a self-guided tree tour on the WWU campus to learn about the trees in this area. https://treetour.wwu.edu/
Arts & Culture
One of the best collections in US of electrical devices. Live demonstrations.
47 locals recommend
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay StOne of the best collections in US of electrical devices. Live demonstrations.
Food scene
Keenan's at the Pier
804 10th StreetGreat food, especially seafood with view of Bellingham Bay.
The Fork at Skagit Bay
513 1st StreetAmazing food. Nice ride to restaurant around Lake Whatcom.
Pizza'zza
1501 12th StGreat pizza.
El Agave Mexican Restaurant
4 Clubhouse CirColophon Cafe
1208 11th StGood cafe in Fairhaven next to Village Books
Schweinhaus Biergarten
1330 N State StSausages and locally brewed beers plus games.
Muto lzakaya Restaurant
105 E Chestnut StRamen dishes
La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza
200 E Chestnut StBayou On Bay
1300 Bay StCajun food
Old Town Cafe
316 W Holly StPopular breakfast spot in downtown Bellingham. Crowded on weekends.
Little Cheerful Cafe
133 E Holly StGreat breakfast in downtown.
Boomer's Drive-In
310 N Samish WayAmazing burgers and milk shakes. Order from your car old style.
Rhododendron Cafe
5521 Chuckanut DrGreat food on south end of Chuckanut Drive in Bow.
We love the fried oysters here. Other food is good too. They have old fashioned shuffleboard tables.
Located south of here in Edison.
21 locals recommend
The Old Edison
5829 Cains CtWe love the fried oysters here. Other food is good too. They have old fashioned shuffleboard tables.
Located south of here in Edison.
Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill
3056 Chuckanut DrGreat food with a view of Chuckanut Bay
If you love oysters, this is the place to go. Off of Chuckanut Drive.
73 locals recommend
Taylor Shellfish Farms
2182 Chuckanut DrIf you love oysters, this is the place to go. Off of Chuckanut Drive.
Great burgers, shrimp, and fish & chips! Stop here on your trip to Whidbey Island and Deception Pass.
23 locals recommend
Shrimp Shack
6168 State Rte 20Great burgers, shrimp, and fish & chips! Stop here on your trip to Whidbey Island and Deception Pass.
Microbreweries
Great place for a beer when visiting Fairhaven. Rotating food trucks.
42 locals recommend
Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee AveGreat place for a beer when visiting Fairhaven. Rotating food trucks.
One of our favorite microbreweries in Bellingham. Rotating food trucks.
86 locals recommend
Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StOne of our favorite microbreweries in Bellingham. Rotating food trucks.
Good selection of beers and always something new. Rotating food trucks.
47 locals recommend
Wander Brewing
1807 Dean AveGood selection of beers and always something new. Rotating food trucks.
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest StOrganic beer. Also serve food.