South Bellingham Travel Guide
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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.
Things to do
Top hotels in South Bellingham
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
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Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Everything was clean and nice. It was surprisingly quiet considering the location. Bed was comfortable, however the pillows were pretty flat. Great location convenient to everything. Overall we were happy with our experience.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG
We have stayed here and always enjoyed our stay thank you
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Very clean room very friendly and helpful staff good location to everything.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn
View was beautiful, staff was friendly, rooms were nice. Will definitely be staying here next time I visit!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Bellingham
I'd look to stay again.
Reviewed on 8 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.
