Silver Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Andrew Bae
Photo by Andrew Bae

Popular places to visit

Lake Padden Park

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.

Lake Padden Park
Whatcom Falls Park showing mountain biking, forests and a bridge

Whatcom Falls Park

Walk through the enchanting landscapes of this park, which features swimming pools, waterfalls and a fishing area for young anglers.

Whatcom Falls Park
Marine Life Center

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.

Marine Life Center
Squalicum Beach

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.

Squalicum Beach

Bloedel Donovan Park

Bloedel Donovan Park is just one of the places to see in Bellingham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Bloedel Donovan Park

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.

Western Washington University

Activities

Pod of orca whales on the on the San Juan Whale watching cruise in Washington

San Juan Islands Whale-Watching Cruise & Lunch

AU$225
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Juan Islands Whale-Watching Cruise & Lunch
The historic Chuckanut Bay Distillery building, former home of JC Penney.

Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass

AU$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass
Brew to Brewery Tour

Brew to Brewery Tour

AU$349
per adult
Brew to Brewery Tour
From Seattle - Enchanting Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV

From Seattle - Enchanting Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV

AU$457
per adult
From Seattle - Enchanting Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV

From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV

AU$1,472
per traveller
From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of North Cascades

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of North Cascades

AU$31
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of North Cascades
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Our pick of the best Silver Beach Hotel Deals

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn
Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn
3 out of 5
151 E McLeod Road, Bellingham, WA
The price is AU$170 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$170
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
Hot tub not hot enough
"Great stay. Lovely room. My only thing was the hot tub was not hot enough...it needs to be a few degrees hotter to to be a nice experience...please increase the temperature then i wud give a great review"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn
Silver Reef Casino Resort
Silver Reef Casino Resort
3.5 out of 5
4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$185 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$185
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Ferndale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,045 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Silver Reef Casino Resort
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
3 out of 5
1063 W. Bakerview Road, Bellingham, WA
The price is AU$228 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$228
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"It was OK. Fine for a road trip stop."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Hotel Leo
Hotel Leo
2.5 out of 5
1224 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA
The price is AU$290 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$290
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (747 reviews)
"Amazing stay in a historic charming building"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hotel Leo
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham
3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,315 reviews)
"Very good experience at this hotel. Clean and spacious rooms with sufficient storage options. Bathrooms were very spacious too with both tub and showers. Great breakfast options. Electric car chargers in the parking lot. Pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub were fun too. They also give you evening ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

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Oxford Suites Bellingham
Baymont by Wyndham Bellingham
Baymont by Wyndham Bellingham
2.5 out of 5
125 E. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA
The price is AU$137 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$137
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (419 reviews)
"Everyone was super nice and helpful. It was a good place to stay for a night. Breakfast was average"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Bellingham
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Other neighbourhoods around Silver Beach

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Roosevelt

While Roosevelt may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Baker Theatre and Marine Life Center.

Roosevelt
Whatcom Falls Park which includes a cascade and forests

Whatcom Falls

Though Whatcom Falls may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Baker Theatre and Cornwall Beach.

Whatcom Falls
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Sunnyland

While Sunnyland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Baker Theatre and Bellingham Railway Museum.

Sunnyland
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Puget

While there might not be top attractions in Puget, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Baker Theatre and Cornwall Beach.

Puget
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York

When in York, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Depot Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

York
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Cornwall Park

When in Cornwall Park, you can plan a visit to Marine Life Center and Mount Baker Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cornwall Park

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