Guidebook for Bellingham
Food Scene
Quick, fresh and delicious baked goods for breakfast and lunch.
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Avenue Bread-James St
2301 James StQuick, fresh and delicious baked goods for breakfast and lunch.
Super fun and delicious food with a snarky twist that you'll love. Slow food and expect a waiting list, but worth the wait. No groups of more than 4.
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Homeskillet
521 Kentucky StSuper fun and delicious food with a snarky twist that you'll love. Slow food and expect a waiting list, but worth the wait. No groups of more than 4.
Great views of the bay on the deck or inside. Super happy hour from 3-6. Try their lamb burger and truffle, parmesan fries.
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Keenan's at the Pier
804 10th StreetGreat views of the bay on the deck or inside. Super happy hour from 3-6. Try their lamb burger and truffle, parmesan fries.
Quick and easy bagels par excellence! Their cream cheeses are divine!
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Bagelry
1319 Railroad AveQuick and easy bagels par excellence! Their cream cheeses are divine!
Creamy goodness to take with you before watching the sunset at nearby Marine Park.
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Sirena Gelato
960 Harris AveCreamy goodness to take with you before watching the sunset at nearby Marine Park.
Try their sunset special. Happy hour is wonderful from 3:00 - 6:30pm. To keep a budget, book their Early Dinner available Mon-Fri nights until 6pm. Something more upscale - then try Anthony's Restaurant in the same Bellwether area.
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Anthony's Hearthfire Grill, Bellingham
7 Bellwether WayTry their sunset special. Happy hour is wonderful from 3:00 - 6:30pm. To keep a budget, book their Early Dinner available Mon-Fri nights until 6pm. Something more upscale - then try Anthony's Restaurant in the same Bellwether area.
No doubt about it - best coffee around. Try free doppio on Fridays. Right downtown where the action is.
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Black Drop
206 W Magnolia StNo doubt about it - best coffee around. Try free doppio on Fridays. Right downtown where the action is.
Cheap and delicious - your hole in the wall kind of place. Try their potato burrito, but make sure you bring an appetite or plan on taking 1/2 home with you. Excellent sauces. Ambiance is nothing special.
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Casa Que Pasa
1415 Railroad AveCheap and delicious - your hole in the wall kind of place. Try their potato burrito, but make sure you bring an appetite or plan on taking 1/2 home with you. Excellent sauces. Ambiance is nothing special.
Delicious pizza with creative combos you just have to try. A bit on the expensive side, but they stack the ingredients on...
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La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza
200 E Chestnut StDelicious pizza with creative combos you just have to try. A bit on the expensive side, but they stack the ingredients on...
Nothing like this around, so you have to try this wholesome goodness. It will fill you up! Easy to take these to go. Don't forget the gravy!
Man Pies
1215 Railroad TrailNothing like this around, so you have to try this wholesome goodness. It will fill you up! Easy to take these to go. Don't forget the gravy!
It's worth the drive to stop in Everson or to their sister location in Lynden when you are out exploring the foothills or northern Whatcom County. Exacting local quality, friendly service, and the best pasties this side of Cornwall, England. Or you can get them at the Saturday Farmer's Market in Bellingham.
Holly's Meat Pies
It's worth the drive to stop in Everson or to their sister location in Lynden when you are out exploring the foothills or northern Whatcom County. Exacting local quality, friendly service, and the best pasties this side of Cornwall, England. Or you can get them at the Saturday Farmer's Market in Bellingham.
To call this a restaurant is understated. It's an iconic, funky restaurant with spirit and personality and the best pizza around! Step in on a quiet winter evening after exploring SR542, skiing, or hiking. It's a shrine to beer an
d good times.
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North Fork Brewery
6186 Mt Baker HwyTo call this a restaurant is understated. It's an iconic, funky restaurant with spirit and personality and the best pizza around! Step in on a quiet winter evening after exploring SR542, skiing, or hiking. It's a shrine to beer an
d good times.
Drinks & Nightlife
You can bring your own food and your dog to this fun watering hole. Great beer and a food truck every night. Tucked in to downtown Bellingham.
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Wander Brewing
1807 Dean AveYou can bring your own food and your dog to this fun watering hole. Great beer and a food truck every night. Tucked in to downtown Bellingham.
Excellent beer and street side ambiance under the umbrellas and the shade-loving trees on James Street. Food truck every night. Try their Kentucky Street location too!
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Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StExcellent beer and street side ambiance under the umbrellas and the shade-loving trees on James Street. Food truck every night. Try their Kentucky Street location too!
This place is always hoppin' - outside or inside. Great beer. Try their flights. Happy hour is a deal. This is a good place for a group to meet with street parking.
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Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest StThis place is always hoppin' - outside or inside. Great beer. Try their flights. Happy hour is a deal. This is a good place for a group to meet with street parking.
Also the best music in town. Great food. Get there early.
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The Green Frog
1015 North State StreetAlso the best music in town. Great food. Get there early.
This is a tucked in, small gem of a place with artfully crafted mead and other libations. It's also a great place to catch local music.
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Honey Moon Mead & Cider
1053 N State StThis is a tucked in, small gem of a place with artfully crafted mead and other libations. It's also a great place to catch local music.
Parks & Nature
Stimpson Family Nature Preserve
2076 Lake Louise RoadTrails, swimming, water sports, bike and hike trails.
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Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayTrails, swimming, water sports, bike and hike trails.
Marine Park
100 Harris AveSunsets, incredible beach, picnic tables and covered area.
Boulevard Park is centrally-located with dual access to Taylor Dock and South Bay Trail. Concerts, frisbee, and coffee.
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Bayview Drive
Bayview DriveBoulevard Park is centrally-located with dual access to Taylor Dock and South Bay Trail. Concerts, frisbee, and coffee.
Artist Point
Views, nature, fresh air, trails galore.
Hike to the beach and explore the strange Chuckanut Sandstone formations. Great for a picnic and a sunset.
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Clayton Beach
Hike to the beach and explore the strange Chuckanut Sandstone formations. Great for a picnic and a sunset.
Hike to this isolated beach and enjoy the quiet of nature. Great place for bioluminesce in the summer months.
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Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails
1467 Chuckanut DrHike to this isolated beach and enjoy the quiet of nature. Great place for bioluminesce in the summer months.
Great short hike with vistas, maple tree groves, and forest-scented air.
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Fragrance Lake Trailhead
291 WA-11Great short hike with vistas, maple tree groves, and forest-scented air.
Need I say more - It's about the climb and finishing it. It's steep but worth the effort when you hit the top.
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Oyster Dome Trailhead
Pacific Northwest TrailNeed I say more - It's about the climb and finishing it. It's steep but worth the effort when you hit the top.
Drive to the top and then take the hike into fern grottos and sandstone cliffs. Beware the 9 flights of stairs down and then back up. You can do it! Great way to connect to other trails on Chuckanut for a longer day hike.
Rock Trail
224 Cleator RdDrive to the top and then take the hike into fern grottos and sandstone cliffs. Beware the 9 flights of stairs down and then back up. You can do it! Great way to connect to other trails on Chuckanut for a longer day hike.
Hiking trails abound in this well-integrated park in the middle of Bellingham. Waterfalls, hidey trails, and a bit of railroad history can be found in this area with 3.5 miles of trails. Many routes wind through the forests here, some overlooking the creek gorge and still pools. Some wind through open meadows, while others stay in deep forest.
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Whatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric AveHiking trails abound in this well-integrated park in the middle of Bellingham. Waterfalls, hidey trails, and a bit of railroad history can be found in this area with 3.5 miles of trails. Many routes wind through the forests here, some overlooking the creek gorge and still pools. Some wind through open meadows, while others stay in deep forest.
Overwater walkway of former railroad. Best place to watch a sunset or catch the sun or walk to a coffee spot.
Waterfront Seafood & Bar
521 W Holly StOverwater walkway of former railroad. Best place to watch a sunset or catch the sun or walk to a coffee spot.
Entertainment & Activities
Best music around. Good for groups and groupees.
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Wild Buffalo House Of Music
208 W Holly StBest music around. Good for groups and groupees.
Iconic inside and out - the center of the Arts District features world-class artists and performers with a 1,517-seat venue. It's a national historic landmark. The theater's main stage is the largest theatrical venue in Washington north of Seattle's Paramount and 5th Avenue Theatre.
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Mount Baker Theatre
104 N Commercial StIconic inside and out - the center of the Arts District features world-class artists and performers with a 1,517-seat venue. It's a national historic landmark. The theater's main stage is the largest theatrical venue in Washington north of Seattle's Paramount and 5th Avenue Theatre.
It's all about THEATER! The Bellingham Theater Guild is a true gem of Bellingham. The Guild has existed for more than 80 years and presents several community theater plays each season.
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Bellingham Theatre Guild
1600 H StIt's all about THEATER! The Bellingham Theater Guild is a true gem of Bellingham. The Guild has existed for more than 80 years and presents several community theater plays each season.
Arts & Culture
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect StCheck out their special exhibits. Worth the time!
Mindport
210 W Holly StMore than a gallery, it's an experience. Right downtown.
Fantastic gem of Lynden history and the best collection of antique farm implements you'll find anywhere in Washington.
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Lynden Pioneer Museum
217 Front StFantastic gem of Lynden history and the best collection of antique farm implements you'll find anywhere in Washington.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
1225 W Bakerview RdHaggen
1401 12th St