Guidebook for Bellingham
Food Scene
Colophon Cafe
1208 11th StPizza'zza
1501 12th StGreat pizza!
Funky local breakfast joint - highly recommended. Seating for more than 2 people at a time takes a while.
41 locals recommend
Homeskillet
521 Kentucky StFunky local breakfast joint - highly recommended. Seating for more than 2 people at a time takes a while.
Rhododendron Cafe
5521 Chuckanut DrThe Oyster Bar
2578 Chuckanut DrChuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill
3056 Chuckanut DrMan Pies
1215 Railroad TrailDelicious meat and veggie pies.
Three different types of fish! Salmon, halibut, and cod. Homemade cole slaw, hand cut fries.
Fairhaven Fish & Chips
355 Harris AveThree different types of fish! Salmon, halibut, and cod. Homemade cole slaw, hand cut fries.
The Old Edison
5829 Cains CtGood food, music, and drinks with a rustic and casual atmosphere.
The Filling Station
1138 Finnegan WayGreat burgers.
Parks & Nature
Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails
1467 Chuckanut Dr Public beach access
Larrabee has an ampitheater, several beach access areas, trails, and a lookout up on Chuckanut Mountain (access via Hiline & Cleator Roads).
73 locals recommend
Larrabee State Park
Larrabee State Park Larrabee has an ampitheater, several beach access areas, trails, and a lookout up on Chuckanut Mountain (access via Hiline & Cleator Roads).
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Mount Baker HighwayGreat views, hiking, and sight seeing! Spend a day exploring.
Spectacular water falls on the way to/from the Mt. Baker ski area and Artist's Point.
49 locals recommend
Nooksack Falls
Spectacular water falls on the way to/from the Mt. Baker ski area and Artist's Point.
Great overlook area on Chuckanut Mountain with views of Bow, Edison, Anacortes, the islands, the bay, and the Taylor Shellfish Farm. Watch hang gliders take off from here and land in the fields of Bow below. Incredible place to catch a sunset. 5 mile gravel road, AWD recommended.
8 locals recommend
Samish Overlook
Lake Samish RoadGreat overlook area on Chuckanut Mountain with views of Bow, Edison, Anacortes, the islands, the bay, and the Taylor Shellfish Farm. Watch hang gliders take off from here and land in the fields of Bow below. Incredible place to catch a sunset. 5 mile gravel road, AWD recommended.
This is a great park for walking around and exploring. Fish hatchery on site.
124 locals recommend
Whatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric AveThis is a great park for walking around and exploring. Fish hatchery on site.
This is a 2,000 foot elevation rise hike that will take you to The Oyster Dome - one of the peaks on Chuckanut Mountain. Plan most of a day to do this.
9 locals recommend
Chuckanut Trailhead
This is a 2,000 foot elevation rise hike that will take you to The Oyster Dome - one of the peaks on Chuckanut Mountain. Plan most of a day to do this.
Cove Rd Boat Lauch
348 Cove RdLost Lake Trail
Lost Lake TrailFragrance Lake Trailhead
291 WA-11Arroyo Park
1700 Old Samish RdDrinks & Nightlife
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest StGreat beer and GREAT food!
Wander Brewing
1807 Dean AveKulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StBoundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad AveStructures Brewing
601 N State StChuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
601 W Holly StGreat beer and a good food menu, too.
Sightseeing
San Juan Cruises has several offerings, from the Wednesday beer cruise to a weekend whale watching to Friday Harbor and Deception Pass. Cruises range from 1.5 - 6 hours and are a great way to see the islands.
20 locals recommend
San Juan Cruises
355 Harris AveSan Juan Cruises has several offerings, from the Wednesday beer cruise to a weekend whale watching to Friday Harbor and Deception Pass. Cruises range from 1.5 - 6 hours and are a great way to see the islands.
Arts & Culture
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N Commercial StWestern Washington University
516 High StShopping
Fairhaven
Downtown Fairhaven has lots of local shops and galleries.
Bellis Fair
One Bellis Fair PkwyPretty good sized mall; lots of stores.
Village Books
1200 11th StEssentials
Haggen
1401 12th StJoe's Gardens
3110 Taylor AveFarm fresh produce.