Happy Valley
Bellingham
Visit Happy Valley
Popular places to visit
Fairhaven Park
After visiting Fairhaven Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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.
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.
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
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
The room was very clean and the staff was courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Feb, 2026
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Guest services were great
Reviewed on 28 Feb, 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
The room was very clean and bathroom included a standalone shower. They asked me how often I wanted my room cleaned and towels replaced as well as bedsheets changed and stuck to that schedule. Room was mostly quiet; however one night some guest had an extended conversation in the hall and as it continued ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Clean room and great staff!
Reviewed on 21 Feb, 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
Room was perfect !! Food was great.
Reviewed on 27 Feb, 2026
Hotel Leo
Very nice stay overall. Very clean room, bed rather low and softer mattress but it was quiet and we slept well. Reception staff exceptionally nice and helpful. Instant coffee in room was wonderful! Room was cold and took quite a while to heat up. Room needed some art on walls, extra blanket in closet ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb, 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 Cornwall Beach.
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 Cornwall Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Bellingham
While South Bellingham isn't home to many top sights, Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course 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 Cornwall Beach and Bellingham Railway Museum.
