Guidebook for Bellingham
Sightseeing
Marine Park
100 Harris AveBeach and water access.
The Community Boating Center
555 Harris AveKayak, rowboat, sailboat and paddleboard rental.
Arroyo Park
1700 Old Samish RdGreat destination for a long walk on the InterUrban trail
Food Scene
Fat Pie Pizza
1015 Harris AveHearty pizza. We like the Detroit Packard '57.
Really good Mexican food and margaritas ("Classica" for quality; "Big Mama" for quantity)
9 locals recommend
Jalapeños Fairhaven
1007 Harris AveReally good Mexican food and margaritas ("Classica" for quality; "Big Mama" for quantity)
Apple fritters, buttermilk bars and Old-fashioned donuts are our favorites.
7 locals recommend
Acme Valley Ice Cream Cafe
1021 Harris AveApple fritters, buttermilk bars and Old-fashioned donuts are our favorites.
Nice cafe for breakfast (counter service for egg sandwiches and pastries) or lunch (sandwiches and salads)
19 locals recommend
Avenue Bread & Deli-Fairhaven
1135 11th StNice cafe for breakfast (counter service for egg sandwiches and pastries) or lunch (sandwiches and salads)
Our family favorite for dinner out. (And their daily special is usually fresh fish: salmon or halibut.)
23 locals recommend
Mambo Italiano Cafe
1303 12th StreetOur family favorite for dinner out. (And their daily special is usually fresh fish: salmon or halibut.)
Mount Bakery Cafe Fairhaven
1217 Harris AveBest croissants ...in the world :)
The Rustic Coffee & Wine Bar
1319 11th Stcoffee and wi-fi.
Fairhaven Station
401 Harris AveQuick latte at the train station.
FAIRHAVEN POKE
1102 Harris AveBest thin-crust pizza. We like the "Chrome Dome" or "Sicilian".
Shopping
Village Books
1200 11th StOur favorite local bookstore.
Fairhaven Antique Mall
1108 11th StBike sales, rental, service.
Essentials
Haggen
1401 12th StGroceries!
Drinks & Nightlife
Archer Ale House
1212 10th StHidden pub with fancy pub food and beers from around the world.