South Bellingham Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fairhaven Park
After visiting Fairhaven Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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.
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.
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.
Western Washington University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Western Washington University during your trip to Bellingham. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in South Bellingham
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Better value is available elsewhere
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Breakfast was delicious
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Clean rooms wonderful food great staff!!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
Everything was great other than our room we were in the south tower and our room 523 was quite run down. The toilet seat was barely attached, you can see something had been sprayed on the headboard and never wiped off, overall just showing its age. Parking, staff, casino, and food were all good. ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Bellingham
Very good for the price , morning staff more friendly than evening staff. The breakfast is super good . The take out bag was a real above and beyond
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG
Very nice place to stay. Breakfast was excellent. Quiet, easy to get to; dining and shopping within 5 miles
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bellingham
Samish Hill
While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.
Happy Valley
Though Happy Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fairhaven Village Green and Bellingham Cruise Terminal.
Edgemoor
While Edgemoor isn't home to many top sights, Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Fairhaven Village Green are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fairhaven
Restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Fairhaven. Check out Bellingham Cruise Terminal or Fairhaven Village Green while you're exploring the area.
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 Cornwall Beach.
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 Cornwall Beach and Mount Baker Theatre.
