Fairhaven Travel Guide
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.
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 relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Top hotels in Fairhaven

Fairhaven Village Inn
Room was nice and the staff was very kind and helpful. Will definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Oxford Suites Bellingham
Great stay
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
staff
Reviewed on 20 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

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
Other neighbourhoods around Fairhaven

Edgemoor
While Edgemoor isn't home to many top sights, Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Cornwall Beach 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 Cornwall Beach.

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 Cornwall Beach and Bellingham Railway Museum.

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






