If you have a car, we highly recommend taking the drive out to North Cascades National Park! We have camped, hiked, backpacked, and got engaged in this park. The turquoise blue Diablo Lake has a beautiful, scenic viewpoint that you can easily drive up to.
There are several golf courses within 30 minutes from Bellingham including: Loomis Trail Golf Club, North Bellingham Golf Course, Raspberry Ridge Golf Course & Grill, Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club, and more.
San Juan Cruises leaves from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal/Ferry Terminal in downtown Bellingham. The Pacific Northwest is known for our resident Orca pods that pass through Washington waters from June to end of September.
Looking for recommendations for local restaurants, art, and culture? Check out this very short, 4 episode mini series where Rick Steves highlights the best things to do in Whatcom County.
A lot of great restaurants and small city stuff to do! We recommend checking out the Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tasting room.