Food scene
Storia Cucina
109 Grand AveGreat happy hour! Delicious homemade pasta & pizza
#1 rated restaurant in Bellingham on Yelp right now. Get the marinated avocado! Great cocktails too.
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Carnal
1234 North State Street#1 rated restaurant in Bellingham on Yelp right now. Get the marinated avocado! Great cocktails too.
Grab a cup of coffee and go for a walk along the water. Beautiful view of Bellingham Bay. Parking is crowded on nice summer days.
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Woods Coffee
470 Bayview DrGrab a cup of coffee and go for a walk along the water. Beautiful view of Bellingham Bay. Parking is crowded on nice summer days.
Locally made, delicious ice cream. Cheapest by-the-scoop you can find! Beware - scoops are huge. They also have sandwiches and a small grocery store situation.
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Edaleen Dairy
5905 Portal WayLocally made, delicious ice cream. Cheapest by-the-scoop you can find! Beware - scoops are huge. They also have sandwiches and a small grocery store situation.
El Maná
1538 Birchwood AvenueAuthentic family owned and operated, Honduran and Guatemalan food. Get the fried platanos!
We love getting the golden California roll and Singapore street noodles. I truly have never had a bad meal here.
Goji Fusion Bistro
4260 Cordata PkwyWe love getting the golden California roll and Singapore street noodles. I truly have never had a bad meal here.
Head over to the Blaine Marina and get some of these fish and chips!! Only available during warm months.
Alaska Wild Fish & Chip Co.
277 Marine DriveHead over to the Blaine Marina and get some of these fish and chips!! Only available during warm months.
Big Stick Barbecue
The brisket burger is amazing!
Great for breakfast or lunch. Their homemade sourdough is delicious
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Avenue Bread - Lynden
444 Front StGreat for breakfast or lunch. Their homemade sourdough is delicious
Great breakfast place. Get the apple pancake - it's huge! Can be pretty crowded on the weekend, get there early (7am) to avoid a wait.
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The Birch Door Cafe
4192 Meridian StGreat breakfast place. Get the apple pancake - it's huge! Can be pretty crowded on the weekend, get there early (7am) to avoid a wait.
Cute locally owned cheese shop (owned by friends of ours!). Open Tues-Sat 11-5. Stop by for some cheese & wine or a sandwich!
The Cheese Shop at Appel Farms
6605 Northwest DrCute locally owned cheese shop (owned by friends of ours!). Open Tues-Sat 11-5. Stop by for some cheese & wine or a sandwich!
Coconut Kenny's
Really delicious local pizza chain. I love their BBQ chicken pizza.
Lynden has a Dutch theme and this bakery is the epicenter. If you're craving a good pastry - stop in to this cute little shop!
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Lynden Dutch Bakery
421 Front StLynden has a Dutch theme and this bakery is the epicenter. If you're craving a good pastry - stop in to this cute little shop!
Get Out in Nature!
U-pick apples late summer through early fall. Affordable prices, not crowded, delicious apples!
Sm'Apples Orchard
1197 Willeys Lake RoadU-pick apples late summer through early fall. Affordable prices, not crowded, delicious apples!
Head West on Grandview road until you reach Birch Bay. Park anywhere and walk along the beach!
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Birch Bay
Head West on Grandview road until you reach Birch Bay. Park anywhere and walk along the beach!
Just minutes from our house - UPICK blueberries on 80+ year old bushes. Casual, affordable, delicious, convenient. Open July-Sept. Bring your own bag or box to use to bring your blueberries home. Directions: turn right/North on Enterprise out of our neighborhood, look for a white stand on your right in about .5-1 mile.
Hannah Blueberries
7870 Enterprise RoadJust minutes from our house - UPICK blueberries on 80+ year old bushes. Casual, affordable, delicious, convenient. Open July-Sept. Bring your own bag or box to use to bring your blueberries home. Directions: turn right/North on Enterprise out of our neighborhood, look for a white stand on your right in about .5-1 mile.
Great UPICK location for strawberries (late May-June), raspberries (July-Aug), blueberries (July-Aug), blackberries (Aug)
Barbie's Berries Seasonal Berry Stand
7655 Melody LnGreat UPICK location for strawberries (late May-June), raspberries (July-Aug), blueberries (July-Aug), blackberries (Aug)
Lots to see at Semiahmoo - beautiful drive out there and great paved walking paths. Views of Canada and Mt Baker on a clear day.
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Semiahmoo Spit
Lots to see at Semiahmoo - beautiful drive out there and great paved walking paths. Views of Canada and Mt Baker on a clear day.
Usually accessible July-October. Go on a clear sunny day if you can and gawk at all of the amazing views of Mt Baker, Mt Shuksan and the Twin Sisters
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Artist Point
Usually accessible July-October. Go on a clear sunny day if you can and gawk at all of the amazing views of Mt Baker, Mt Shuksan and the Twin Sisters
Affordable kayak, sailboat and stand up paddle board rentals. Take yourself on a little adventure around the shores of the Bellingham Bay!
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The Community Boating Center
555 Harris AveAffordable kayak, sailboat and stand up paddle board rentals. Take yourself on a little adventure around the shores of the Bellingham Bay!
If you’re in the mood for a 2.5 mile walk around a wooded lake, this is a great option. Cute lake views and magical mossy forest on one end of the lake
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I-Park ye-Lake Padden
4882 S Samish WayIf you’re in the mood for a 2.5 mile walk around a wooded lake, this is a great option. Cute lake views and magical mossy forest on one end of the lake
Grocery Stores
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1750 La Bounty DrGood deals. Selection is sometimes hit or miss since its an outlet.
Best value in town for groceries. A tad bit farther from our house but worthwhile if you have a big list.
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WinCo Foods
300 E Bellis Fair PkwyBest value in town for groceries. A tad bit farther from our house but worthwhile if you have a big list.
Shopping
I always find something cute that I want to buy at this local shop. It would be nice to stop in at during a stroll down Front Street
Opal & Oak