Happy Valley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.
Bellis Fair Mall
During your trip to Bellingham, you can do some window-shopping at Bellis Fair Mall. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Happy Valley

Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Had a wonderful stay,lots of fun and rooms were clean and beds were very comfortable
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Oxford Suites Bellingham
Awesome nice place
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
The hotel was very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The furnitures need
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Silver Reef Casino Resort
Just a two day stay but nice rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn
The room was clean and the front desk person was courteous.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Breakfast options were all good. Staff were all friendly and helpful parking was good room was clean but had silverfish otherwise we enjoyed our weekend stay at Laquinta
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Happy Valley

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 Fairhaven Village Green.

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.

Samish Hill
While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.

Edgemoor
While Edgemoor isn't home to many top sights, Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Fairhaven Village Green are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Bellingham
While South Bellingham isn't home to many top sights, Lake Padden Park and Fairhaven Village Green 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 Bellingham Railway Museum and Mount Baker Theatre.
Happy Valley Travel Guide
- Western Washington University
- Swinomish Casino
- Bellis Fair Mall
- Lake Whatcom
- Mount Baker Theatre
- Skagit Valley Casino
- Birch Bay Beach
- Doe Bay Hot Springs
- Skagit Speedway
- Cascade Lake
- Marine Life Center
- Cap Sante Park
- Bay View State Park
- Whatcom Falls Park
- Lake Padden Park
- Birch Bay State Park
- Larrabee State Park
- Anacortes Community Theatre
- Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center
- Bellingham Railway Museum
- Northern State Recreation Area
- Mt. Constitution
