South Bellingham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Bellingham
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.
Whatcom Falls Park
Walk through the enchanting landscapes of this park, which features swimming pools, waterfalls and a fishing area for young anglers.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best South Bellingham Hotel Deals
Oxford Suites Bellingham
We absolutely love this place. It's so quiet we hardly know anyone else is there. We have a real shower stall with stone tiles and glass doors, and a deep soaking tub. It's roomy and the beds are super comfortable (pillows are great, too, not too airy or hard). The staff are always really nice, and ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Enjoyed the the fun holiday drinks. I.e. the grinch. The casino was a lot of fun and than it was really nice to retire to the nice, quiet, comfortable hotel room.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
A really nice hotel with friendly staff.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
The location is excellent, the room is comfortable and clean but needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Leo
The room was spacious and comfortable. The lobby was lovely and a great place to have coffee each morning. We enjoyed visiting the Miracle pop-up bar. Friendly staff and accommodating.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Kulshan Hotel
Room was one of the best we have had for a long time. From check-in to check-out we everything was great. My only complaint would be the corner room with a window where the television normally goes. Uncomfortable to have it at the side of bed. Nice having a full size refrigerator and walk-in shower. ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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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 Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Cornwall Beach.
Edgemoor
While Edgemoor isn't home to many top sights, Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Cornwall Beach 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 Bellingham Bay 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 Bellingham Railway Museum.
