Guidebook for Bellingham
Drinks & Nightlife
Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StSunnyland neighborhood brew pub
Wander Brewing
1807 Dean AveOften has excellent bands playing. If you like grilled cheese, this is the place.
25 locals recommend
The Green Frog
1015 North State StreetOften has excellent bands playing. If you like grilled cheese, this is the place.
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad AveOverflow Taps
2930 Newmarket StFood Scene
Sunnyland Cafe with incredible eats!
There might be long waits so have a backup plan :)
41 locals recommend
Homeskillet
521 Kentucky StSunnyland Cafe with incredible eats!
There might be long waits so have a backup plan :)
Great breakfast and coffee.
This is about a 10 minute walk from my place.
21 locals recommend
Avenue Bread-James St
2301 James StGreat breakfast and coffee.
This is about a 10 minute walk from my place.
This is one of the nicer places to enjoy a good mixed drink and oysters in a well designed space.
29 locals recommend
EAT Restaurant and Bar
1200 Cornwall AveThis is one of the nicer places to enjoy a good mixed drink and oysters in a well designed space.
This is the best food in Bellingham. These are my neighbors who offer the most season specific epicurean offerings available. They are world renown and many foodies travel to Ciao Thyme to experience the quality craft Mateo and Jessica offer up.
10 locals recommend
Ciao Thyme
207 Unity StThis is the best food in Bellingham. These are my neighbors who offer the most season specific epicurean offerings available. They are world renown and many foodies travel to Ciao Thyme to experience the quality craft Mateo and Jessica offer up.
This is a beautifully crafted cafe offering specialty roasted coffees and well made meals with fine ingredients.
They also offer beer and wine in the evenings. This a great stop during your downtown exploration.
26 locals recommend
Camber
221 W Holly StThis is a beautifully crafted cafe offering specialty roasted coffees and well made meals with fine ingredients.
They also offer beer and wine in the evenings. This a great stop during your downtown exploration.
Parks & Nature
Whatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric AveSqualicum Boathouse
2600 N Harbor Loop DrThe harbor and a nice walking path.
Great launch spot for sea kayaks or stand up paddle boards. Lovely sunsets as well.
25 locals recommend
Marine Park
100 Harris AveGreat launch spot for sea kayaks or stand up paddle boards. Lovely sunsets as well.
Bayview Drive
Bayview DriveWalking trails, people watching, sunsets.
Shopping
Railroad Avenue
Railroad AvenueGetting Around
Bellingham Station
205 E Magnolia StShuttle to get to and from Sea-Tac (SEA) airport.
This stop is about 12 minute walk from my place.
Very reliable and effective service to the airport.
Airporter Shuttle and Bellair Charters
714 Iowa StShuttle to get to and from Sea-Tac (SEA) airport.
This stop is about 12 minute walk from my place.
Very reliable and effective service to the airport.
This train runs South (Seattle/Portland) and North to Canada (Vancouver) and is a great way to move along the coastline.
15 locals recommend
Fairhaven Station
401 Harris AveThis train runs South (Seattle/Portland) and North to Canada (Vancouver) and is a great way to move along the coastline.
Entertainment & Activities
Intimate and simple marine life center with a touch tank. Great for kids to learn about the local tidal habitats.
11 locals recommend
Marine Life Center
1801 Roeder AveIntimate and simple marine life center with a touch tank. Great for kids to learn about the local tidal habitats.
Improv theatre owned by our own Ryan Stiles. This is a great place to have some laughs and enjoy the local culture.
24 locals recommend
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect StImprov theatre owned by our own Ryan Stiles. This is a great place to have some laughs and enjoy the local culture.
Essentials
Brio Laundry
810 Alabama StTrader Joe's
2410 James StCommunity Food Co-op Downtown
1220 N Forest StHaggen Food & Pharmacy
2814 Meridian StreetHaggen
1401 12th St