Happy Valley
Bellingham
Visit Happy Valley
Popular places to visit

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.

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
Top hotels in Happy Valley

Oxford Suites Bellingham
Convenient, great staff, nice sized room, super comfortable bed
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
staff
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Great staff!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
The room is large with lots of amenities and very clean!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Hotel Leo
Amenities, space, location— all excellent, the staff was amazing.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

The Kulshan Hotel
Room was one of the best we have had for a long time. From check-in to check-out we everything was great. My only complaint would be the corner room with a window where the television normally goes. Uncomfortable to have it at the side of bed. Nice having a full size refrigerator and walk-in shower. ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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 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 Cornwall Beach and Bellingham Railway Museum.

