South Bellingham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Bellingham
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
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.
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
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Very pleasant experience. Room was clean and smelled nice. Staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
The hotel has two restaurants food is good Front desk staff are helpful for early checkin and late checkout We are there for a kids hockey tournament which is 400 meters away from the hotel, kids wanted to swimming after game, Saturday the game finished at 7:30PM, we went to the pool 7:50PM 10 mins ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Bellingham
Very clean room, staff was nice, breakfast was a great bonus and overall our experience was excellent! Would come back!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Amazing value! Offered drink voucher and a great breakfast setup!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG
Best Holiday Inn suite/hotel ever stayed in. clean, aesthetic, comfy bed, nice staff, great breakfast and oddly quiet for being right next to the airport. might just add a night at the back end of a future trip to stay a night here and have breakfast. I’m only half joking 8)
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn
The rooms were clean and well stocked Really liked that real coffee cups, nice. The grounds are gorgeous . Loved all the little nooks of patio chairs and benches around the property. Only thing is is, it isn’t designed for someone that depends on a walker or wheelchair. It wasn’t impossible, just ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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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 Mount Baker Theatre.
