Kate's Guidebook
Favorite walks/hikes
Accessible and beautiful year round - also has dog park, off leash dog hiking area, playground, boat launch, swimming area, and golf course
Great loop trail around the lake for walking, running, or biking
100 recommandé par les habitants
Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayGreat loop trail around the lake for walking, running, or biking
Long open beach with views of the San Juan islands. Alert - if it is high tide the beach can get quite small. Also, This trail is a little tricky but worth it - just as you approach the train track crossing it’s quite steep with poor footing, after you cross the tracks head south about 10 yards to find the trail to the water.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Clayton Beach
Long open beach with views of the San Juan islands. Alert - if it is high tide the beach can get quite small. Also, This trail is a little tricky but worth it - just as you approach the train track crossing it’s quite steep with poor footing, after you cross the tracks head south about 10 yards to find the trail to the water.
Food scene
Best margaritas and tacos in town, only 21+ years old
46 recommandé par les habitants
Black Sheep on Holly
211 West Holly StreetBest margaritas and tacos in town, only 21+ years old
Delicious home style Italian with homemade pasta
39 recommandé par les habitants
D'Anna's Cafe Italiano
1319 N State StDelicious home style Italian with homemade pasta
Best pizza in our opinion - huge beer selection and surprisingly family friendly with sorts tv and some Pac-Man/pinball like games
7 recommandé par les habitants
McKay's Taphouse
1118 E Maple StBest pizza in our opinion - huge beer selection and surprisingly family friendly with sorts tv and some Pac-Man/pinball like games
Personal favorite and one of the only truly waterfront dining experiences in Bellingham. Their outdoor seating literally overhangs the water and faces the marina which makes for fun boat watching.
11 recommandé par les habitants
The Loft Restaurant
1801 Roeder AvenuePersonal favorite and one of the only truly waterfront dining experiences in Bellingham. Their outdoor seating literally overhangs the water and faces the marina which makes for fun boat watching.
Neighbourhoods
Samish Hill
Residential neighborhood with views of the ocean from homes on upper hill.
Bellingham beer scene
Looking for a beer, cider, etc.?
It’s the closest to our home and the closest for an after Galbraith mountain bike beer. They have sandwiches from Old Town deli and chips/cliff bars. Mostly local brewery beers and ciders on tap or in can.
Full bike shop and Transition mtb sales.
Transition Bike Company & Outpost
5090 Samish WayIt’s the closest to our home and the closest for an after Galbraith mountain bike beer. They have sandwiches from Old Town deli and chips/cliff bars. Mostly local brewery beers and ciders on tap or in can.
Full bike shop and Transition mtb sales.
Our favorite local brewery; usually us a food truck in the afternoons
10 recommandé par les habitants
Stemma Brewing
2039 Moore StOur favorite local brewery; usually us a food truck in the afternoons
Entertainment
Great indie films - also snacks and alcoholic beverages available
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Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay StGreat indie films - also snacks and alcoholic beverages available
If the kids need to get their wiggles out and it’s raining cats and dogs - this is the place. Also there is food, wine, beer, coffee for the parents while the kids play.
PlayDate BLI
1 Bellis Fair ParkwayIf the kids need to get their wiggles out and it’s raining cats and dogs - this is the place. Also there is food, wine, beer, coffee for the parents while the kids play.
A tiny but wonderful aquarium- large touch tank for exploring tide pool animals - great for both kids and adults.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Marine Life Center
1801 Roeder AveA tiny but wonderful aquarium- large touch tank for exploring tide pool animals - great for both kids and adults.
Sightseeing
On a clear day prepare to be awe struck by the beautiful mountains and forests. On a cloudy or rainy day it’s still worth it - the drive up is a beautiful rainforest and sometimes you still get a peek of the mountains. It’s about 90 minutes driving - be sure to stop for a coffee and snack on Glacier at the Wake N Bakery.
106 recommandé par les habitants
Station de ski de Mt. Baker
Mount Baker HighwayOn a clear day prepare to be awe struck by the beautiful mountains and forests. On a cloudy or rainy day it’s still worth it - the drive up is a beautiful rainforest and sometimes you still get a peek of the mountains. It’s about 90 minutes driving - be sure to stop for a coffee and snack on Glacier at the Wake N Bakery.
If you want to get out on the water in the summer - this is a neat way to do it.
Gato Verde Adventure Sailing
355 Harris AveIf you want to get out on the water in the summer - this is a neat way to do it.