Bellingham, WA

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Photo provided by Philip Cantrick/Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Whatcom Falls Park which includes a waterfall and forest scenes
Bellingham which includes a bay or harbor and rocky coastline
Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism

Where to stay in Bellingham

Bellingham featuring a cascade

Bellingham City Center

While visiting Bellingham City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marine Life Center and Mount Baker Theatre.

Bellingham City Center
30 mins south of the Canadian border you stumble upon historic Fairhaven with cobblestone walks, murals, restaurants and antique shops. 

Don't miss this quirky fish n' chip joint.

Fairhaven

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

Restaurants, shopping, and spas highlight some of the notable features of Fairhaven. Make a stop by Bellingham Cruise Terminal while you're exploring.

Fairhaven
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Puget

Though Puget might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Baker Theatre and Marine Life Center.

Puget
Impromptu visit to the lake made for a beautiful photo opp.

Samish Hill

While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.

Samish Hill
Views uplake from the Ranger Station in Lake Chelan, WA

Sehome

While Sehome isn't home to many top sights, Mount Baker Theatre and South Bay Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sehome
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Happy Valley

While there might not be top attractions in Happy Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Lake Padden Park.

Happy Valley
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham
3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
The price is SAR 484 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
SAR 484
SAR 590 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,230 reviews)
"Love the bathtub, however in the past the design of room had a separate door for toilet. Did not like having toilet area open. Breakfast sometimes feel rushed and the omelets are often over cooked."

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Oxford Suites Bellingham
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
3 out of 5
714 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA
The price is SAR 491 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
SAR 491
SAR 557 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Good stay
"Our stay was really good. The only downside is the pool being in the center with rooms all around it is loud. It would have been amazing when our kids were little though. I do appreciate the strict pool hours - that helped. When a group got in the pool 5 minutes after hours, someone took care of ..."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Lavissh Inn & Suites
Lavissh Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
805 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA
The price is SAR 241 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
SAR 241
SAR 279 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Pleasant staff"

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

Lavissh Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spacious home apartment in park like setting
Spacious home apartment in park like setting
Bellingham
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Bellingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
10/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
Well appointed vrbo with wonderfully responsive host
"Well appointed vrbo with wonderfully responsive host"

Reviewed on 6 March 2025

Spacious home apartment in park like setting
900 square foot Studio loft in Fairhaven
900 square foot Studio loft in Fairhaven
Bellingham
Stay at this apartment in Bellingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Interurban Trail and Lake Padden Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Very Well stocked
"Lovely Loft it was perfect for our family of 3."

Reviewed on 13 February 2025

900 square foot Studio loft in Fairhaven
Holiday Escape! Amazing Theater Room, Hot Tub and Fitness Room.
Holiday Escape! Amazing Theater Room, Hot Tub and Fitness Room.
Bellingham
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Bellingham. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Lake Whatcom and North Lake Whatcom ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
Perfect oasis away from home
"The location, peacefulness, and things to do for everyone (including the large off leash dog area and theatre room) was awesome and made the trip away from home absolutely wonderful. Wish we could have stayed longer but will definitely be staying again! The response from the host was timely and very ..."

Reviewed on 28 January 2025

Holiday Escape! Amazing Theater Room, Hot Tub and Fitness Room.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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