Guidebook for Bellingham
Food scene
This is a great neighborhood diner for breakfast or the best cheeseburger in town. They also have 4-5 beers on tap. 0.4 mile walk
12 locals recommend
Nelson's Market
514 Potter StThis is a great neighborhood diner for breakfast or the best cheeseburger in town. They also have 4-5 beers on tap. 0.4 mile walk
Great place for a run or a walk. 2.6 mile loop around the lake. Easy 5-10 minute drive from the studio.
100 locals recommend
Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayGreat place for a run or a walk. 2.6 mile loop around the lake. Easy 5-10 minute drive from the studio.
Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StExcellent brewery with rotating food truck.
Wander Brewing
1807 Dean AveAnother great Bellingham brewery
Another Bellingham gem. This neighborhood store/taphouse has an impressive array of beer on tap and in a walk in cooler.
39 locals recommend
Elizabeth Station
1400 W Holly StAnother Bellingham gem. This neighborhood store/taphouse has an impressive array of beer on tap and in a walk in cooler.
Village Books
1200 11th StGreat bookstore. Totally worth a visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have about 30 beers on tap. There are televisions if you want to watch a game. And their pizza is pretty good (by the pie or slice). Great carry out option for dining in the studio. 0.1 miles.
7 locals recommend
McKay's Taphouse
1118 E Maple StThey have about 30 beers on tap. There are televisions if you want to watch a game. And their pizza is pretty good (by the pie or slice). Great carry out option for dining in the studio. 0.1 miles.
Essentials
Obviously, the groceries are a bit more expensive here than at a regular grocery store but a nice place if you're looking for a fancy cheese, a bottle of wine, an upscale deli or a nice cup of coffee.
59 locals recommend
Community Food Co-op Downtown
1220 N Forest StObviously, the groceries are a bit more expensive here than at a regular grocery store but a nice place if you're looking for a fancy cheese, a bottle of wine, an upscale deli or a nice cup of coffee.
Arguably the best grocery store in Bellingham. A bit pricey perhaps but good selection and relatively convenient.
54 locals recommend
Haggen
1401 12th StArguably the best grocery store in Bellingham. A bit pricey perhaps but good selection and relatively convenient.
Great selection of fresh organic foods. They also have a bar with tv, several beers on tap and pizza.
29 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1030 Lakeway DrGreat selection of fresh organic foods. They also have a bar with tv, several beers on tap and pizza.
Can pretty much get anything here from groceries to hardware to clothes etc.
49 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
1225 W Bakerview RdCan pretty much get anything here from groceries to hardware to clothes etc.
Be prepared for busy aisles and parking lot but great place to pick up some goodies.
48 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2410 James StBe prepared for busy aisles and parking lot but great place to pick up some goodies.
Food Scene
This is one of our favorite restaurants in town. Quirky, stylish ambiance with generous portions of tasty Tex-Mex cuisine.
36 locals recommend
Pepper Sisters
1055 N State StThis is one of our favorite restaurants in town. Quirky, stylish ambiance with generous portions of tasty Tex-Mex cuisine.
If you're looking for immediate coffee, the Bean Stop is a short 0.1 miles from the studio. Cut through our yard to grant street. Take a left to Edwards. Right on Edwards and you're nearly there.
The Bean Stop
1115 E Maple StIf you're looking for immediate coffee, the Bean Stop is a short 0.1 miles from the studio. Cut through our yard to grant street. Take a left to Edwards. Right on Edwards and you're nearly there.
Our new favorite restaurant. Delicious, creative a la carte tacos. Hip vibe with full bar.
46 locals recommend
Black Sheep on Holly
211 West Holly StreetOur new favorite restaurant. Delicious, creative a la carte tacos. Hip vibe with full bar.
Parks & Nature
Whatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric AveGood trails. Nice waterfalls.
A short 3 mile drive. Great 2+ mile loop around the lake. Small beach for swimming too.
100 locals recommend
Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayA short 3 mile drive. Great 2+ mile loop around the lake. Small beach for swimming too.
Great boardwalk along the water. Located between the Airbnb and the Fairhaven neighborhood.
40 locals recommend
Boulevard Park
470 Bayview AveGreat boardwalk along the water. Located between the Airbnb and the Fairhaven neighborhood.
Sightseeing
Incredible beauty. Due to snow, the road to artist's point in only open in the summer--and sometimes it never opens at all. It's also about 50 miles away and will take about 90 minutes to get there. And there's several hikes from the parking lot.
70 locals recommend
Artist Point
Incredible beauty. Due to snow, the road to artist's point in only open in the summer--and sometimes it never opens at all. It's also about 50 miles away and will take about 90 minutes to get there. And there's several hikes from the parking lot.