Amber’s Guidebook
Hikes/Nature Walks
Picnic spot with walking path around the lake and hikes in the trees.
100 locals recommend
Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayPicnic spot with walking path around the lake and hikes in the trees.
Lake Louise
2 Marigold DriveEasy and lovely walk in Sudden Valley.
Stimpson Family Nature Preserve
2076 Lake Louise RoadAmazing Hike in the trees near Sudden Valley.
Beautiful Park, Hiking Trails and Water Fall. There is a playground and bike pump track as well.
124 locals recommend
Whatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric AveBeautiful Park, Hiking Trails and Water Fall. There is a playground and bike pump track as well.
A great spot to walk along Lake Whatcom for all ages and levels.
For a slightly more challenging hike you can also take Chanterelle Trail from this same spot to hike up to a great view of Lake Whatcom.
Hertz Trail Trailhead
A great spot to walk along Lake Whatcom for all ages and levels.
For a slightly more challenging hike you can also take Chanterelle Trail from this same spot to hike up to a great view of Lake Whatcom.
Mountain Biking
Galbraith Mountain Bike Park North Entrance
1206 Birch StMountain Biking Trailhead from North.
Fun Local Outings
Bellingham Farmers Market
1100 Railroad AveEvery Saturday. Great Market!!
Apple Orchard, Music, Picnics, Good Simple Eats. Look at website for events.
24 locals recommend
BelleWood Distilling
6140 WA-539Apple Orchard, Music, Picnics, Good Simple Eats. Look at website for events.
Best park view of the bay in town. Sandy beach, rocky beach, play ground, coffee shop on the water, and great walking path.
40 locals recommend
Boulevard Park
470 Bayview AveBest park view of the bay in town. Sandy beach, rocky beach, play ground, coffee shop on the water, and great walking path.
Amazing spot for sunsets and kite flying. Playground, grass, picnics, or just sit on a bench and watch the boats go by. A handful of good restaurants near by with water views as well.
37 locals recommend
Zuanich Point Park
2600 N Harbor Loop DrAmazing spot for sunsets and kite flying. Playground, grass, picnics, or just sit on a bench and watch the boats go by. A handful of good restaurants near by with water views as well.
New Park in Bellingham in an upcoming local hot spot. Cafes, small shops, playground, bay-view, and bike pump track.
10 locals recommend
Waypoint Park
1145 Granary AveNew Park in Bellingham in an upcoming local hot spot. Cafes, small shops, playground, bay-view, and bike pump track.
Neighborhoods
Fairhaven
Great shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Breweries / Distilleries / Bars
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest StGood brews and good eats.
Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee AveKulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StTwin Sisters Brewing Company
500 Carolina StFood and Great Outdoor Space for the whole family.
Stemma Brewing
2039 Moore StFood Truck Usually Here.
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad AveBrewery and Restaurant Down Town.
Lost Giants Cider Company
1200 Meador AveCider and Restaurant
Black Sheep on Holly
211 West Holly StreetTacos and Bar
Chuckanut Bay Distillery
1311 Cornwall AveBreakfast Spots
The Birch Door Cafe
4192 Meridian StBest Breakfast in Bham!
Little Cheerful Cafe
133 E Holly StHomeskillet
521 Kentucky StMount Bakery Cafe Downtown
308 W Champion StMount Bakery Cafe Fairhaven
1217 Harris AveKeenan's at the Pier
804 10th StreetReservations recommended. Waterfront spot.
Sandwiches/Salads/Soups
Bagelry
1319 Railroad AveAvenue Bread & Deli-Fairhaven
1135 11th StAvenue Bread-James St
2301 James StDa Vinci's Classic Subs
1480 Electric AvenueLocated in a gas station but very good subs. Next to Whatcom Falls Park.