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
Great place and it feels like a cabin
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
Great place
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Best value in Bellingham, clean, updated & good secluded property. Felt safe, not sketchy. Excellent friendly staff. Free evening beverage and breakfast included. Not much more to have really nice place.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Kulshan Hotel
Good place with good food in the morning
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Great experience all the way 'round!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn
Great views, nice lawn and patio. Look on google maps to find the parking area nearby for the water front trail. It’s a great walk. Breakfast was just the basics, but the waffle maker was nice. Our room needed some minor work, like the noisy heater, the broken hook on the bathroom door and tub handle ...
Reviewed on 3 May 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 Fairhaven Village Green while you're exploring the area.
Edgemoor
While Edgemoor isn't home to many top sights, Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Fairhaven Village Green are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Bellingham
While South Bellingham isn't home to many top sights, Lake Padden Park and Fairhaven Village Green 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.
