South Bellingham
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Oxford Suites Bellingham
This hotel was beautiful inside and out, the staff was so friendly and we would recommend anyone going to Bellingham to stay at the Oxford Suites, you will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Clean rooms and easy check in
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
This was a great property that we've heard about for a long time and should have gone sooner! Room was large and clean with a lovely view. Staff were friendly and informative.Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Staff were pleasant.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Leo
Everything about the hotel was perfect. Its in a great location for exploring the joys of quirky Bellingham. The mix of old time charm and modern updates was excellent. Staff were friendly and check in and out was effortless. I would give it 9.95 out of 10. If it were not for the awfully brught gedside ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
The staff was friendly and very helpful, great room, pool and hot tub area were great, very neat and clean. The facility as a whole was very conveniently located and our stay was exceptional.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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 Lake Padden Park.
Edgemoor
While Edgemoor isn't home to many top sights, Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Lake Padden Park 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 Sehome Hill Arboretum.
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 Mount Baker Theatre and Sehome Hill Arboretum.
