Sunnyland Sanctuary Bellingham Guidebook
Food & Drink Scene
Best Italian/woodfire pizza/pasta in town, and a romantic setting for a night out!
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Storia Cucina
109 Grand AveBest Italian/woodfire pizza/pasta in town, and a romantic setting for a night out!
Accomplice
1232 North State StreetIncredible burgers and fries -- a great quick lunch spot!
Just around the corner from our house, Otherlands also features delicious vegetarian Polish fare (including brunches on some days), and has really good authentic pretzels!
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Otherlands Beer
2121 Humboldt StJust around the corner from our house, Otherlands also features delicious vegetarian Polish fare (including brunches on some days), and has really good authentic pretzels!
For picnic supplies, pantry gifts, wine, or the best sandwiches in town
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Old World Deli
1228 N State StFor picnic supplies, pantry gifts, wine, or the best sandwiches in town
Mallard Ice Cream
1323 Railroad AveA B'ham classic of rotating and seasonal flavors!
Avenue has locations in Fairhaven, downtown, and a short walk/drive from our place -- classic B'ham spot for sandwiches including to-go! Bring home some of their rosemary English muffins
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Avenue Bread-James St
2301 James StAvenue has locations in Fairhaven, downtown, and a short walk/drive from our place -- classic B'ham spot for sandwiches including to-go! Bring home some of their rosemary English muffins
Host Sam's favorite brewery in B'ham. They have a new location by the waterfront!
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Structures Brewing
601 N State StHost Sam's favorite brewery in B'ham. They have a new location by the waterfront!
Cider of course, plus delicious food and a great view of the water/sunsets from the outdoor area
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Bellingham Cider Company
205 Prospect StCider of course, plus delicious food and a great view of the water/sunsets from the outdoor area
One of the best restaurants in B'ham, with a seasonal and farm-to-table inspired menu. A great spot for a nice date night. You cannot miss their seasoned and tender ribs, fish dishes, and cocktails.
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Carnal
1234 North State StreetOne of the best restaurants in B'ham, with a seasonal and farm-to-table inspired menu. A great spot for a nice date night. You cannot miss their seasoned and tender ribs, fish dishes, and cocktails.
Trendy coffee shop with bites and some local gifts! A nice spot to work downtown, too.
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Makeworth Market
1201 N State StTrendy coffee shop with bites and some local gifts! A nice spot to work downtown, too.
Lovely coffee/tea shop that also offers small bites some days of the week.
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Camber
221 W Holly StLovely coffee/tea shop that also offers small bites some days of the week.
Bar Cicotti
Storia Cucina's sister restaurant, including a wine bar adjacent to the musuem.
Otherside Bagel Co.
New bagel spot in B'ham!
Bagelry
1319 Railroad AveA B'ham classic!
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Saksa
Black Fern Coffee
1211 Granary AveWaterside coffee shop!
Black Sheep Bellingham
Great tacos and cocktails
Great spot for evening/late night eats -- baos, dumplings, etc.! -- and cocktails
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Redlight
109 N State StGreat spot for evening/late night eats -- baos, dumplings, etc.! -- and cocktails
El Sueñito Brewing Company
Another brewery right around the corner, also serving delicious tamales
Pure Bliss Desserts
1424 Cornwall AveFor cakes, cupcakes, etc
A B'ham staple, Choc Ness has the best truffles in town, as well as other chocolates perfect for gifting. Don't miss their gelato either.
Chocolate Necessities & Gelato
1408 Commercial StA B'ham staple, Choc Ness has the best truffles in town, as well as other chocolates perfect for gifting. Don't miss their gelato either.
Shopping
Village Books
1200 11th StBest local bookstore in town!
Whimsical, curated, local finds and gifts like textiles, ceramics, prints, candles and jewelry -- Emilie's favorite shop in town. Their space also include Jenny's Costume Closet for vintage clothing!
Brazen Shop + Studio
1319 Cornwall AvenueWhimsical, curated, local finds and gifts like textiles, ceramics, prints, candles and jewelry -- Emilie's favorite shop in town. Their space also include Jenny's Costume Closet for vintage clothing!
Ideal
1227 Cornwall AveCurated home items inspired by Danish modern design
Babygreens plant shop & cafe
915 Harris AvenuePlant babies!
Bison Bookbinding & Letterprss
112 Grand AveGreat selection of cards, papers, stationary, and gifts!
Circa Pottery Shop + Gallery
Find curated local ceramics and gifts here!
Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants
Best spot to buy natural and curated wines
Penny Lane Antique Mall
427 W Holly StBest vintage/antiques in town
Sightseeing/Outdoorsing
Lake Whatcom
Walk North Lake Whatcom trail and take a dip!
Mount Baker
Hiking, skiing
Oyster Dome
Oyster DomeClassic B'ham hike with a view
Visit the beautiful falls and creeks, walk the many trails. Dog- and kid-friendly!
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Whatcom Falls -puisto
1401 Electric AveVisit the beautiful falls and creeks, walk the many trails. Dog- and kid-friendly!
Some of B'ham's best mountain biking
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Galbraith Mountain Bike Park North Entrance
1206 Birch StSome of B'ham's best mountain biking
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect StA bit of a drive to Ferndale, but such a fun place for kids (and adults alike) -- homestead museum, park with boardwalks through the lily pads, a scent/herb garden, lookout towers, play areas, and farm animals. Bring a picnic!
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Hovander Homestead -puisto
5299 Nielsen AveA bit of a drive to Ferndale, but such a fun place for kids (and adults alike) -- homestead museum, park with boardwalks through the lily pads, a scent/herb garden, lookout towers, play areas, and farm animals. Bring a picnic!
Boardwalk between B'ham and Fairhaven, a great walk and place to see the sailboats, Canadian mountain ranges on a clear day, and of course the ocean and nearby islands
Bellingham Boardwalk
Bayview DriveBoardwalk between B'ham and Fairhaven, a great walk and place to see the sailboats, Canadian mountain ranges on a clear day, and of course the ocean and nearby islands
Explore trails, tidepools, hang out on the beach, and watch the sunsets. Bring a picnic! You'll want to spend most of the day here. Some of the parking requires a Discover Pass, fyi.
Larrabee State Park
Explore trails, tidepools, hang out on the beach, and watch the sunsets. Bring a picnic! You'll want to spend most of the day here. Some of the parking requires a Discover Pass, fyi.
Neighborhoods
Fairhaven
City/town information
Don't miss this whimsical artists' town in Skagit Valley. Visit Breadfarm, Mariposa for Mexican food, Tweets Cafe on the weekend (truly the most amazing baked goods and local food), shop locally made items like ceramics and art at Lucky Dumpster, high-end textiles and perfumes at Hedgerow, and eat amazing pizza and drink beer and cider at Terramar Brewery and Distillery (they also have a speakeasy).
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Edison
Don't miss this whimsical artists' town in Skagit Valley. Visit Breadfarm, Mariposa for Mexican food, Tweets Cafe on the weekend (truly the most amazing baked goods and local food), shop locally made items like ceramics and art at Lucky Dumpster, high-end textiles and perfumes at Hedgerow, and eat amazing pizza and drink beer and cider at Terramar Brewery and Distillery (they also have a speakeasy).