Happy Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best Happy Valley Hotel Deals
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
While the lake view stood out, you have to be aware of a cleanse of your room.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
We stayed here for one night and loved everything. Great for families with kids.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Friendly and helpful staff. Basic room. A good stop before an early morning flight.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
Clean room, great staff, good food and a casino makes a great place for a quick get away!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Leo
The room was lovely, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and it was dog-friendly, which we so appreciated! It is worth noting that the nearby train horns did sound loudly a few times through the night.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Bellingham
Clean with comfortable bed, but poor pillows (bring your own), and room was dreary, depressing, bad artwork and decor. Breakfast ok but no whole grain bread, bad sausage. Not enough towels, uncomfortable chair.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 Mount Baker Theatre.
