Guidebook for Whatcom County
Food Scene
Curb Shots
6018 Portal WayFamily owned coffee drive through. They have great coffee, lunch and snacks.
Woods Coffee
1867 Main StFun place to sit down and have coffee.
Chihuahua Mexican Restaurant
5694 3rd AveGood Mexican food. Fast, good service.
Asian Bistro Restaurant
1730 La Bounty DrGreat Chinese Food.
Excellent Steak House! Close to a romantic walk at a marina within view of Blaine Peace Arch.
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Jack Niemann's Black Forest Steak House
638 Peace Portal DrExcellent Steak House! Close to a romantic walk at a marina within view of Blaine Peace Arch.
The Nuthouse Grill
8874 Bender RdReally good food in Lynden.
Twin Sisters Creamery
6202 Portal WayAward winning cheeses just down the street.
Lombardi's in Bellingham
21 Bellwether WayGreat Italian food, romantic atmosphere.
Edaleen Dairy
5905 Portal WayIce cream within short drive
Great food, romantic atmosphere, great views of water and marina, and paved walking trails.
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Anthony's Hearthfire Grill, Bellingham
7 Bellwether WayGreat food, romantic atmosphere, great views of water and marina, and paved walking trails.
Colophon Cafe
1208 11th StGreat lunch spot
Shopping
Quick-E Mart
6105 Portal WayClosest convenience store with food and large spirits selection.
Everything Else
Fun historic site and petting zoo. Good walking trails and interpretive garden. Place by the river with sandy beach. Two lookout towers. Wonderful place for an afternoon picnic.
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Hovander Homestead Park
5299 Nielsen AveFun historic site and petting zoo. Good walking trails and interpretive garden. Place by the river with sandy beach. Two lookout towers. Wonderful place for an afternoon picnic.
Site with many historic log buildings. Site of Pioneer Days. Park with playground equipment for kids. Baseball Park.
Pioneer Park
Site with many historic log buildings. Site of Pioneer Days. Park with playground equipment for kids. Baseball Park.
Casino with several good restaurants, a buffet and bar and shows. Spa services with pool, hot tub, sauna and workout room.
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Silver Reef Casino Resort
4876 Haxton WayCasino with several good restaurants, a buffet and bar and shows. Spa services with pool, hot tub, sauna and workout room.
Regal Sunset Square 6
1135 E Sunset DrClosest movie theater.
Beautiful beach location for romantic walk. Good restaurants, spa. Good location for viewing fireworks on the 4th of July.
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Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo PkwyBeautiful beach location for romantic walk. Good restaurants, spa. Good location for viewing fireworks on the 4th of July.
Ice cream and chocolate shop right by the beach, close to Birch Bay State park.
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The C Shop
Ice cream and chocolate shop right by the beach, close to Birch Bay State park.
Essentials
Our favorite grocery store in town with pharmacy, good wine selection and cafe.
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Haggen
1815 Main StOur favorite grocery store in town with pharmacy, good wine selection and cafe.
Sightseeing
Birch Bay State Park
5105 Helweg RdNice family beach.
Great place to walk with a beautiful view of the bay and Bellingham. There is a coffee shop, park, and beach at the end, as well as trails to downtown Bellingham.
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Taylor Dock Boardwalk
Bayview DriveGreat place to walk with a beautiful view of the bay and Bellingham. There is a coffee shop, park, and beach at the end, as well as trails to downtown Bellingham.
This area is great for walking around, shopping, or eating with nearby hiking trails, a great bookstore, and views of Bellingham Bay.
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Fairhaven Village Green
1207 10th StThis area is great for walking around, shopping, or eating with nearby hiking trails, a great bookstore, and views of Bellingham Bay.