Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA

Places to go in Bellingham

20 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Bellingham Boardwalk

Outdoors

Bellingham Boardwalk

Bayview Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

Big Rock Garden Park

Outdoors

Big Rock Garden Park

This 2.5-acre park features dozens of sculptures, plus gardens, trails, a gazebo & restrooms.

2900 Sylvan St, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA

Bloedel Donovan Park

Outdoors

Bloedel Donovan Park

Park with picnic facilities, a swimming beach on Lake Whatcom, an off-leash dog area & a playground.

2114 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA

Boulevard Park

Outdoors

Boulevard Park

470 Bayview Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

Cordata Park

Outdoors

Cordata Park

4510 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA

Cornwall Park

Outdoors

Cornwall Park

Recreation area with big trees, walking paths & sport courts, plus a splash pad & disc golf.

3424 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

Deception Pass State Park

Outdoors

Deception Pass State Park

4,134 acres of ancient forest with saltwater shores, freshwater lakes, camping & 38 miles of trail.

41229 State Rte 20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, USA

Elizabeth Park

Outdoors

Elizabeth Park

2205 Elizabeth St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

Fairhaven Park Pavilion

Outdoors

Fairhaven Park Pavilion

Public space with a community building, sports & play areas, hiking, picnicking & a spray park.

107 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

Fragrance Lake Trailhead

Outdoors

Fragrance Lake Trailhead

291 WA-11, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA

Lake Padden Park

Outdoors

Lake Padden Park

This sizable lakeside green space offers sport courts & fields, boat access, fishing & trails.

4882 S Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA

Larrabee State Park

Outdoors

Larrabee State Park

Large camping park on Samish Bay with a beach, 2 freshwater lakes & miles of hiking & biking trails.

245 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA

Maritime Heritage Park

Outdoors

Maritime Heritage Park

Waterside spot with an amphitheater, fish hatchery & nature trails with native plants & salmon art.

500 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

Oyster Dome Trailhead

Outdoors

Oyster Dome Trailhead

Pacific NW Trail, Bow, WA 98232, USA

Sehome Hill Arboretum

Outdoors

Sehome Hill Arboretum

Comprising 180 wooded acres, this nature park offers over 5 miles of trails & an observation tower.

600 25th St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

Squalicum Creek Park

Outdoors

Squalicum Creek Park

Community park next to a creek with walking trails, sports fields, a basketball court & playground.

1001 Squalicum Way, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails

Outdoors

Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails

A hiking trail through the forest leads to a wooded bluff & scenic beach of crushed clam shells.

1467 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA

Waypoint Park

Outdoors

Waypoint Park

1145 Granary Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

Whatcom Falls Park

Outdoors

Whatcom Falls Park

Expansive city park set amid hills with waterfalls, a fishing pond, gardens, trails & a playground.

1401 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA

Zuanich Point Park

Outdoors

Zuanich Point Park

Harborside park with picnic tables, a playground, paved paths & a bay-view rental facility.

2600 N Harbor Loop Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA