Bellingham + Beyond
Food Scene
Handmade pasta and classic Italian dishes with a modern take. Unfussy.
15 locals recommend
Storia Cucina
109 Grand AveHandmade pasta and classic Italian dishes with a modern take. Unfussy.
A standby classic deli. Amazing sandwiches, hand-sliced cured meats, wine, and picnic foods.
17 locals recommend
Old World Deli
1228 N State StA standby classic deli. Amazing sandwiches, hand-sliced cured meats, wine, and picnic foods.
Makeworth Market
1201 N State StBest coffee spot to work and play.
Excellent California-style tacos, we love the carnitas. This is also a bar, so 21+ only.
Black Sheep Bellingham
Excellent California-style tacos, we love the carnitas. This is also a bar, so 21+ only.
Yummy desserts with accommodation for almost any dietary restriction.
19 locals recommend
Pure Bliss Desserts
1424 Cornwall AveYummy desserts with accommodation for almost any dietary restriction.
Freshest oysters you’ll ever have, harvested and shucked right in front of you. Beautiful bay view.
73 locals recommend
Taylor Shellfish Farms
2182 Chuckanut DrFreshest oysters you’ll ever have, harvested and shucked right in front of you. Beautiful bay view.
Family-friendly brewpub with great burgers and bowls. A Bellingham staple.
104 locals recommend
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest StFamily-friendly brewpub with great burgers and bowls. A Bellingham staple.
Carnal
Possibly the best food in town. Wonderful for an upscale dinner or special occasion.
Beautiful interior and even better food. The menu changes from time to time, but the roast duck is my favorite. Cocktails are out of this world. This spot is a little pricier.
Estelle
Beautiful interior and even better food. The menu changes from time to time, but the roast duck is my favorite. Cocktails are out of this world. This spot is a little pricier.
21+ only, this bar offers yummy Asian fusion cuisine and excellent craft cocktails. Their new location on Grand Ave. is stunning and worth a visit.
16 locals recommend
Redlight
109 N State St21+ only, this bar offers yummy Asian fusion cuisine and excellent craft cocktails. Their new location on Grand Ave. is stunning and worth a visit.
Family-friendly, inclusive beer spot with great varieties on tap. We go here for the delicious tamales, which are the best in town.
El Sueñito Brewing Company
Family-friendly, inclusive beer spot with great varieties on tap. We go here for the delicious tamales, which are the best in town.
Outdoors
Easy walk along the waterfront, great views and sightseeing in the harbor.
37 locals recommend
Zuanich Point Park
2600 N Harbor Loop DrEasy walk along the waterfront, great views and sightseeing in the harbor.
Walk along the water and maybe even take a swim off the dock if the weather permits. This spot is a local favorite (especially in the summer). Check out Kennan’s At The Pier up a block for sunset appetizers and cocktails.
6 locals recommend
Taylor Dock Boardwalk
Bayview DriveWalk along the water and maybe even take a swim off the dock if the weather permits. This spot is a local favorite (especially in the summer). Check out Kennan’s At The Pier up a block for sunset appetizers and cocktails.
The quintessential Bellingham hike with spectacular views. You can start the Oyster Dome Trail from along Chuckanut Drive for a 3 mile climb (6 miles out and back). Or, get a head start by driving up to the Samish Overlook (this only cuts off about a mile, but you’ll save nearly 1,000 ft. of elevation gain). Check out AllTrails before starting to make sure the difficulty is okay for you.
55 locals recommend
Oyster Dome Trailhead
Pacific Northwest TrailThe quintessential Bellingham hike with spectacular views. You can start the Oyster Dome Trail from along Chuckanut Drive for a 3 mile climb (6 miles out and back). Or, get a head start by driving up to the Samish Overlook (this only cuts off about a mile, but you’ll save nearly 1,000 ft. of elevation gain). Check out AllTrails before starting to make sure the difficulty is okay for you.
Day Trips
A little outside of town, but worth the drive.
Simply the best breakfast eats around. It’s worth the drive— everything you order here will knock your socks off.
40 locals recommend
Tweets
5800 Cains CtSimply the best breakfast eats around. It’s worth the drive— everything you order here will knock your socks off.
Perry and Carlson
504 S 1st StSweetest little shop with sustainable and vintage home goods.
We like to walk along the water and sightsee. Love going to Handmade La Conner and Go Outside for shopping. COA is great for Mexican food.
La Conner
We like to walk along the water and sightsee. Love going to Handmade La Conner and Go Outside for shopping. COA is great for Mexican food.
Sightseeing
Saturdays from April to December. Every third Saturday from January to March. 10 am - 2 pm.
73 locals recommend
Bellingham Farmers Market
1100 Railroad AveSaturdays from April to December. Every third Saturday from January to March. 10 am - 2 pm.
We always love this scenic drive. Stop at Teddy Bear Cove or Clayton Beach for a short beach walk.
Chuckanut Dr, Bow, WA, USA
We always love this scenic drive. Stop at Teddy Bear Cove or Clayton Beach for a short beach walk.
The university itself is a sight to see, with the campus clad in brick and sculptures sprinkled throughout the grounds. Look up a self-guided sculpture tour on the college’s website to learn more about where to go and the history behind each piece. The Western Gallery is also great to check out for rotating art exhibitions.
33 locals recommend
Western Washington University
516 High StThe university itself is a sight to see, with the campus clad in brick and sculptures sprinkled throughout the grounds. Look up a self-guided sculpture tour on the college’s website to learn more about where to go and the history behind each piece. The Western Gallery is also great to check out for rotating art exhibitions.
Rainy Day Fun
Indie movie theater with a fun film selection and great snacks.
67 locals recommend
Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay StIndie movie theater with a fun film selection and great snacks.
Rent a court and try out pickleball. There’s also another option across town at Volli Bellingham.
Armory Pickleball
Rent a court and try out pickleball. There’s also another option across town at Volli Bellingham.
Get a drop-in pass and try your hand at bouldering (rock climbing with no top rope). This is a favorite local spot for outdoorsy folks.
9 locals recommend
VITAL Climbing Gym - Bellingham
1421 N State StGet a drop-in pass and try your hand at bouldering (rock climbing with no top rope). This is a favorite local spot for outdoorsy folks.