Happy Valley Travel Guide
Bellingham
Visit Happy Valley
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.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Happy Valley
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Very clean
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
Had a good check in all went well. Room was perfect I was staying for 2 nights. I elected to not have room cleaned in between. Stays. I noted they left two bottles of silver reef bottled water complimentary with coffee and tea nice touch. Usually hotels leave bottled water if water is questionable ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Cute hotel, nice perks, comfortable bed. My only con was that the place has very, very fluffy pillows with little give. This is personally my least favorite style of pillow, but it’s just a preference thing. Everything from an objective standpoint was phenomenal, so I only bring that up to say bring ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Kulshan Hotel
Good place with good food in the morning
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Great experience all the way 'round!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn
My room was one of the newest cabins. Interior was clean stocked with coffee pods and refrigerator. Nice view of the ferry and water.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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 Cornwall Beach.
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.
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.
Samish Hill
While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.
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.
