Happy Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best Happy Valley Hotel Deals
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Friendly staff. Clean rooms
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Oxford Suites Bellingham
The staff members were very helpful and friendly, we appreciated the breakfast, and the room was clean and comfortable. The hotel location is convenient to the freeway and shopping.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Bellingham
Yes and yes
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn
The room was clean and the front desk person was courteous.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
The woman who prepped the breakfast stood out the most! She worked hard, kept the food fresh, and provided a great service.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 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 Fairhaven Village Green.
Fairhaven
Restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Fairhaven. Check out Bellingham Cruise Terminal or Fairhaven Village Green while you're exploring the area.
Samish Hill
While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.
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.
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 Bellingham Railway Museum and Mount Baker Theatre.
