Happy Valley
Bellingham
Visit Happy Valley
Popular places to visit
Lake Padden Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Padden Park, a lovely green space in Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Whatcom Falls Park
Walk through the enchanting landscapes of this park, which features swimming pools, waterfalls and a fishing area for young anglers.
Marine Life Center
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Marine Life Center during your visit to Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Squalicum Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Squalicum Beach during your trip to Marietta-Alderwood? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its cafes.
Western Washington University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Western Washington University during your trip to Bellingham. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Bellis Fair Mall
During your trip to Bellingham, you can do some window-shopping at Bellis Fair Mall. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.
Things to do
From Seattle - Enchanting Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass
From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
Top hotels in Happy Valley
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Great staff, clean rooms. Nice amenities.
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Clean rooms and easy check in
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
So glad we stayed here ! Rooms are very nice. Updated, clean and quiet. The shower was large with great water pressure and dispensers for shower gel , shampoo and conditioner. The staff was very welcoming and the food was very good . We will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Staff were pleasant.
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Hotel Leo
Great location to walk to coffee shops, bars, breweries, restaurants! Room was great and very comfortable. Really comfy bed, good water pressure in the shower, lots of areas to place your stuff and keep it organized. Staff were really friendly. Everything you need for a wknd stay!
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
The staff was friendly and very helpful, great room, pool and hot tub area were great, very neat and clean. The facility as a whole was very conveniently located and our stay was exceptional.
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Happy Valley
South Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Sehome Hill Arboretum.
Fairhaven
Restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Fairhaven. Check out Bellingham Cruise Terminal or Bellingham Bay while you're exploring the area.
Edgemoor
While Edgemoor isn't home to many top sights, Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Lake Padden Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Bellingham
While South Bellingham isn't home to many top sights, Lake Padden Park and Bellingham Cruise Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby.
Samish Hill
While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.
Sehome
While Sehome may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Baker Theatre and Sehome Hill Arboretum.
