Bellingham Resources

• About Bellingham and Surrounding Areas
• Real Estate and Related Services
• Where To Play
• Where To Eat, Drink and Dance
• Schools

About Bellingham and Surrounding Areas

http://www.bellinghamherald.com
The Bellingham Herald is your best source for local news and events

http://ac3.baron-co.com
Great resource for information on local Bellingham neighborhoods

http://www.bwedc.org
The Bellingham/Whatcom Economic Development Council website provides detailed data and other regional information relevant to site location for site location consultants, commercial real estate brokers, and corporate executives. A great site for information about Bellingham and Whatcom County

http://www.fairhaven.com
Introduces you to the Historical Fairhaven Shopping District

http://www.bellingham.org
Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and visitors Bureau

http://www.bellingham.com
Bellingham/Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce and Industry

http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us
Official site for Whatcom County government

http://www.access.wa.gov
Official Washington State website. A complete directory for all Washington State government services

http://www.visitseattle.org
Information you need for visiting our neighbors just 80 miles to the south of Bellingham

http://www.guidetosanjuans.com
The official guide to the San Juan Islands. Amazing vacation getaway just minutes away by boat or air from Bellingham or by ferry from Anacortes, Washington

http://www.discovervancouver.com
Great resource for information about our close neighbor to the north. The Winter Olympics are coming in 2010!

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/Northwest/Traffic/BorderCams
Before you venture north check out this site… avoid the wait at the border

Real Estate and Related Services

http://ChrisPrice.coldwellbankermortgage.com
Chris Price and Coldwell Banker Mortgage offer complete residential loan services with competitive rates and programs. Call Chris at 360.305.0793

http://www.wfhm.com/wfhm/marty-schroder
Marty Schroder and the team at Wells Fargo Home Loan Center are ready to provide you with exceptional service and great rates. For free pre-approval or more information, call Marty at 360.961.9498

http://www.ctic.com/bellingham
Chicago Title Insurance Company provides superior service and customer care. Bonnie Farwell and assistant, Kelli Brown make sure every closing is a fun and painless experience. They can be reached at 360.676.8484

http://www.whatcomtitle.com
Whatcom Land Title just celebrated 25 years of providing excellent title and escrow services in Whatcom County. Call Debra Lee at 360.676.8484 for assistance with your closing.

http://www.riceinsurance.com
Greg Gudbranson and Rice Insurance… 2 names to trust with all your insurance needs. Call Greg at 360.734.1161

http://www.dyrlandinsurance.com
Offering a full line of insurance products by a local agent who is celebrating 20 years of doing business in Whatcom County!  Call Erik at 360.734.5072

Alan Inspection Services
Roger Craddock provides a straight-forward, no-nonsense approach to the home inspection process. He can be reached at 360.366.0265 or 360.815.0671

Juneau’s Residential Home Inspection
Kirk Juneau is a proud member of the American Society of Home Inspectors. Kirk can be reached 360.318.0652  

Where to Play

http://www.nwyachting.com
Bellingham offers awesome boating and Northwest Yachting is the largest boating publication—for both power boaters and sailors—in the Pacific Northwest

http://www.mtbakerskiarea.com
Mt. Baker Ski Area… known for it’s record setting snowfall numbers and laid back attitude

http://www.whistler-blackcomb.com
World class skiing and first class resort just 2 hours from Bellingham. The home of the 2010 Winter Olympics!

http://www.moondancekayak.com
Tour the San Juan archipelago and Vancouver Island... Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures welcomes beginners as well as more skilled paddlers on their adventures

http://fairhavenbike.com
Leave your gear at home and try their state of the art bike rentals! Fairhaven Bike & Mountain Sports rents high performance full suspension and road bikes, as well as recreational mountain and comfort bikes

http://www.skitosea.com
A Bellingham legacy since 1973, Ski to Sea is an 85-mile relay race from the top of Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. Held every memorial Day weekend, the relay consists of cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, running, road biking, canoeing, mountain biking and sea kayaking. Come cheer on your favorite team, or form a team of your own and go for the glory!

http://www.bellinghamgcc.com
Nestled in the heart of the city, Bellingham Golf & Country Club offers the convenience of accessibility, the benefits of a private club and the beauty of a historical site. The 18 hole Championship Golf Course is expertly maintained to ensure year round play in the Pacific Northwest climate

http://www.semiahmoo.com
Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club is known for its immaculately manicured fairways and stunning contoured greens, designed by Arnold Palmer. After play, retreat to the resort's extraordinary seaside hotel and spa. Rated #3 public course by Golf Digest in 2005

http://www.shuksangolf.com
Named after one of the Cascade peaks in the near distance, Shuksan is a course that varies over 100 feet in elevation. With terrain ranging from steep ridges to gentle meadows, the 6737 yard course provides eighteen distinct holes. Awarded Golf Digest’s "Places to Play" Four Star Award in 2004

http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/parklist.jsp
Enjoy Bellingham's natural splendor in the many wonderful parks throughout the city.

Where to eat, drink and dance

http://www.bbaybrewery.com
If you love great micro-brewed beer this is the place! A no smoking, all ages establishment, The Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro has been in business since 1995, catering to locals and out-of-towners alike. Great food, too!

http://diegosmexicangrill.com
They make their own fresh guacamole, salsa fresca, pico de gallo, sauces, pinto and black beans, and meats. Their authentic recipes and fresh ingredients give you healthful Mexican meals that are incredibly delicious. Best fish tacos in town!

http://www.giuseppesitalian.com
At Giuseppe's, they feature imported cheeses, mushrooms, and the best meats, olives and fine wines available, all in an effort to bring the classic taste of the Italian countryside to your dining table. Molto buono!

http://www.thebagelry.biz
If this isn’t a true taste of Bellingham… I don’t know what is. Funky atmosphere but awesome food. The Bagelry produces the best bagels in the Northwest, prepared in the time-honored tradition that is hard to find today even in New York.

http://www.harborsidebistro.com
Innovative Northwest menu selections served in an elegant waterside location with a panoramic view of Bellingham Bay and the islands. You’ll find the freshest seafood, locally grown vegetables, and fine aged meats prepared with artistry and care. Treat yourself to a fine dining experience.  

http://www.lafiamma.com
La Fiamma specializes in delicious, award-winning wood fire pizza. From pepperoni to Moo Shu, the variety of the offerings on their menu satisfies the variety of the characters among our clientele. Right next to the Farmer’s Market in downtown Bellingham.

http://www.purplesmilewines.com
Offering wine by the taste, flight, glass or bottle, there’s always an opportunity to expand your wine horizon’s one sip at a time. Jeff Wicklund has hand selected wines from all over the world with special emphasis on Washington wines. Fun with wine in Fairhaven!

http://www.finowinebar.com 
Fino is a famous style of dry sherry from southern Spain. It is also a waterfront wine and tapas bar located in the Chrysalis Inn and Spa in Fairhaven. Sit on the deck and enjoy the scenery

http://www.wildbuffalo.net 
The best venue for live music in Bellingham. Only the finest local, regional and national live musical acts. Blues, R&B, funk, soul, worldbeat, folk rock, classic rock and roll, Celtic rock, and Latin Salsa music is some of what you can find at the Wild Buffalo… put on your dancing shoes!

Elementary Schools

• Alderwood serves northwest Bellingham and Lummi nation.
• Birchwood serves northwest Bellingham.
• Carl Cozier serves east Bellingham.
• Columbia serves downtown Bellingham.
• Geneva serves the area west of Lake Whatcom.
• Happy Valley serves the area south of WWU.
• Larrabee serves the area just north of Fairhaven.
• Lowell serves the area south of downtown Bellingham.
• Northern Heights serves the area northeast of downtown Bellingham.
• Parkview serves the area north of downtown Bellingham.
• Roosevelt serves east Bellingham.
• Silver Beach serves the area north of Lake Whatcom.
• Sunnyland serves the area northeast of downtown Bellingham.

Middle Schools

• Fairhaven serves the Fairhaven area.
• Kulshan serves the area west of Lake Whatcom.
• Shuksan serves the area northwest of downtown Bellingham.
• Whatcom serves the downtown area.

High Schools

• Bellingham serves the downtown area.
• Sehome serves the area southeast of WWU.
• Squalicum serves the area northeast of downtown Bellingham.
• Options High School is an alternative school, located downtown.