Bellingham Guidebook

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Bellingham Guidebook

Drinks

Favorite place for innovative cocktails. Tasty eats as well.
16 locals recommend
Redlight
109 N State St
16 locals recommend
Favorite place for innovative cocktails. Tasty eats as well.
Classic cocktails
Jack’s
219 West Holly Street
Classic cocktails
Fun, tropical vibe. Good drinks.
L&L Libations
1107 North State Street
Fun, tropical vibe. Good drinks.
Great beer. This brewery has three locations: - 2238 James St. - This is their flagship location. Near Trader Joe's. - 1538 Kentucky St. - More seating options. In an industrial neighborhood. - 298 W Laurel St. - Seasonal Trackside Beer Garden during summer. Great, casual place to be near the water and in the sun.
86 locals recommend
Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James St
86 locals recommend
Great beer. This brewery has three locations: - 2238 James St. - This is their flagship location. Near Trader Joe's. - 1538 Kentucky St. - More seating options. In an industrial neighborhood. - 298 W Laurel St. - Seasonal Trackside Beer Garden during summer. Great, casual place to be near the water and in the sun.
One of the OG Bellingham breweries. Great beer and highly recommend the salmon chowder.
119 locals recommend
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad Ave
119 locals recommend
One of the OG Bellingham breweries. Great beer and highly recommend the salmon chowder.
*Temporarily closed for renovations* Classic Bellingham date night.
35 locals recommend
Temple Bar
306 W Champion St
35 locals recommend
*Temporarily closed for renovations* Classic Bellingham date night.

Food scene

Southwestern food - A Bellingham staple
36 locals recommend
Pepper Sisters
1055 N State St
36 locals recommend
Southwestern food - A Bellingham staple
Delicious Italian
39 locals recommend
D'Anna's Cafe Italiano
1319 N State St
39 locals recommend
Delicious Italian
Pricier elevated dining
17 locals recommend
Carnal
1234 North State Street
17 locals recommend
Pricier elevated dining
Delicious Italian & yummy cocktails
15 locals recommend
Storia Cucina
109 Grand Ave
15 locals recommend
Delicious Italian & yummy cocktails
Best Bellingham Sushi
Fujisan Sushi
1216 Harris Ave
Best Bellingham Sushi
5 minute walk away - great taplist and pizza. Bit of a hole-in-wall, but one of our favorites.
7 locals recommend
McKay's Taphouse
1118 E Maple St
7 locals recommend
5 minute walk away - great taplist and pizza. Bit of a hole-in-wall, but one of our favorites.
Tasty, innovative tacos
46 locals recommend
Black Sheep on Holly
211 West Holly Street
46 locals recommend
Tasty, innovative tacos
Brewery with amazing food
104 locals recommend
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest St
104 locals recommend
Brewery with amazing food
One of our favorite breakfast spots downtown.
10 locals recommend
The Daisy Cafe
114 West Magnolia Street
10 locals recommend
One of our favorite breakfast spots downtown.
You'll need to bus or drive to this breakfast spot, but the food is well worth it.
14 locals recommend
The Birch Door Cafe
4192 Meridian St
14 locals recommend
You'll need to bus or drive to this breakfast spot, but the food is well worth it.
Whether you want breakfast, lunch, or a grab-and-go pastry, this is classic Bellingham spot worth a visit.
36 locals recommend
Mount Bakery Cafe Downtown
308 W Champion St
36 locals recommend
Whether you want breakfast, lunch, or a grab-and-go pastry, this is classic Bellingham spot worth a visit.

Quintessential Bellingham

Beautiful bookstore in downtown Fairhaven
55 locals recommend
Village Books
1200 11th St
55 locals recommend
Beautiful bookstore in downtown Fairhaven
Best used bookstore in Bham
Henderson Books
116 Grand Ave
Best used bookstore in Bham
Handmade ice cream featuring unique flavors
52 locals recommend
Mallard Ice Cream
1323 Railroad Ave
52 locals recommend
Handmade ice cream featuring unique flavors
Beautiful trail system featuring waterfalls, duck ponds, pump track, playgrounds, and quick access to Lake Whatcom.
124 locals recommend
Whatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric Ave
124 locals recommend
Beautiful trail system featuring waterfalls, duck ponds, pump track, playgrounds, and quick access to Lake Whatcom.
Located in beautiful, bayside Boulevard Park. Grab a drink and take a stroll on the boardwalk into downtown Fairhaven.
57 locals recommend
Woods Coffee
470 Bayview Dr
57 locals recommend
Located in beautiful, bayside Boulevard Park. Grab a drink and take a stroll on the boardwalk into downtown Fairhaven.
Every Saturday 10-2pm April thru December. Every third Saturday in January, February, and March.
73 locals recommend
Bellingham Farmers Market
1100 Railroad Ave
73 locals recommend
Every Saturday 10-2pm April thru December. Every third Saturday in January, February, and March.
Beautiful park & trail system on the bay. A day use or annual Discover Pass is required.
73 locals recommend
Larrabee State Park
Larrabee State Park
73 locals recommend
Beautiful park & trail system on the bay. A day use or annual Discover Pass is required.
WWU is worth a visit for the beautiful campus, views of Bellingham, and the free, world-class outdoor sculpture exhibits. * you can walk to WWU from the apartment by going through Sehome Arboretum.
33 locals recommend
Western Washington University
516 High St
33 locals recommend
WWU is worth a visit for the beautiful campus, views of Bellingham, and the free, world-class outdoor sculpture exhibits. * you can walk to WWU from the apartment by going through Sehome Arboretum.
Access from the apartment via Jersey St (quick path to WWU) or E Myrtle St (takes you into the heart of the Arboretum). The two entrances are close together.
18 locals recommend
Sehome Hill Arboretum
600 25th St
18 locals recommend
Access from the apartment via Jersey St (quick path to WWU) or E Myrtle St (takes you into the heart of the Arboretum). The two entrances are close together.
A favorite coffee place.
9 locals recommend
Caffe Adagio
1435 Railroad Ave
9 locals recommend
A favorite coffee place.