Fairhaven Travel Guide
Bellingham
Popular places to visit

Lake Padden Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Padden Park, a lovely green space in Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Whatcom Falls Park
Whatcom Falls Park is just one of the places to see in Bellingham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its cosy cafes.

Marine Life Center
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Marine Life Center during your visit to Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Squalicum Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Squalicum Beach during your trip to Marietta-Alderwood? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its cafes.
Bellingham Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Bellingham with a trip to Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its cosy cafes.
Fairhaven Village Green
Learn about the local history of Bellingham when you take a trip to Fairhaven Village Green. Visit the shops in this quaint area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Top hotels in Fairhaven

Fairhaven Village Inn
Safe and easy parking . Clean room. Comfortable bed. Complimentary drink at the bar.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Oxford Suites Bellingham
We have stayed here twice in the last few months. It is a clean and nice hotel, with excellent amenities for the price. We will be back again.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Clean rooms and easy check in
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Nice room Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Staff were pleasant.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Hotel Leo
Great location to walk to coffee shops, bars, breweries, restaurants! Room was great and very comfortable. Really comfy bed, good water pressure in the shower, lots of areas to place your stuff and keep it organized. Staff were really friendly. Everything you need for a wknd stay!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairhaven

Edgemoor
While Edgemoor isn't home to many top sights, Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Lake Padden Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Sehome Hill Arboretum.

Happy Valley
Though Happy Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Cornwall Beach.

South Bellingham
While South Bellingham isn't home to many top sights, Lake Padden Park and Bellingham Cruise Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sehome
While Sehome may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Baker Theatre and Sehome Hill Arboretum.

Bellingham City Center
While visiting Bellingham City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marine Life Center and Cornwall Beach.





