Fairhaven Bellingham - Bellingham WA Fairhaven District Cruise/Ferry Terminal Visitor Guide

Historic Fairhaven Bellingham Washington

Fairhaven is a district of Bellingham Washington and has some of the most desirable Real Estate in all of Whatcom County. Fairhaven Bellingham is also home to the Bellingham Cruise Terminal and the southern terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System. Fairhaven was once an independent and thriving logging town with a large cannery. During the 1800's Fairhaven's cannery processed salmon for sale all over the world. In 1903 Fairhaven Bellingham merged with two other nearby cities on Bellingham bay to form what is now modern day city of Bellingham Washington.

The Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System

Clock Tower - Fairhaven Washington Bellingham

The Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven Bellingham offers seasonal Whale watching excursions and seasonal passenger ferry service to the San Juan Islands and Victoria British Columbia. Fairhaven has a long tradition of shipbuilding, from large wooden vessels to modern fiberglass yachts. Uniflight Yachts were once built in a facility along the Fairhaven waterfront and currently Aluminum Chambered Boats builds state-of-the-art high performance aluminum welded watercraft that are in high demand by both fishermen as well as the U.S. Navy and homeland security. Fairhaven and nearby Edgemoor area are considered by many to be some of Bellingham's most sought after neighborhoods and its not hard to see why--Fairhaven has the look and feel of a small seaside village, yet it has easy freeway access to all the shopping, dining, and employment opportunities Bellingham has to offer. The red brick buildings and quaint shops of Fairhaven have been carefully maintained to preserve their old world charm and the effect is remarkable.

Fairhaven Accommodations - Hotels & Establishments

The Fairhaven Village Inn is set in the center of Bellingham's historic Fairhaven district making it the perfect place to stay if you are arriving at the Alaskan Marine Highway Ferry Terminal a day or two early. You can walk to area shops, cafe's and restaurants easily from the Fairhaven Village Inn. You will enjoy their morning expanded continental breakfasts in their breakfast room and you will enjoy their friendly service.
You can walk to Fairhaven pizza at 1307 11th street for one of the best pizza's in town: 360 756-7561
Visit the Paws Awhile dog/cat themed shop benefiting the Whatcom humane society at 1200 10th St. Ste 105: 360 752-2970
Explore the popular Village Books book store at 1200 11th St: 360 671-2626
Enjoy a juicy steak at Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse 1211 11th St: 360 676-1011
Have a huge sandwich for lunch at the Colophon Cafe 1208 11th St: 360 647-0062
Or browse the unique and fun gift shops galleries of Old Fairhaven.

Fairhaven Community By The Bay

Many of Fairhaven's single family homes and condominiums enjoy unobstructed views of Bellingham bay and the San Juan Islands. Area homes range from charming turn of the century cottages to elegant waterfront mansions and everything in-between. The last few years there has been a number of new upscale condominiums built to take advantage of the sweeping views of Puget Sound, and there are more in the planning stage, some phases of these projects sell out even before their completion. All new buildings are carefully scrutinized and must architecturally blend in with existing buildings to maintain the look and feel of this very special area of Bellingham.

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Imagine living In A Place Where Walking Is Actually An Option...

Breakfast Coffee - Fairhaven Washington Fairhaven WA is a very pedestrian friendly community with numerous hiking and jogging trails as well as dedicated bike lanes linking local neighborhoods with beautiful parks, tree lined boulevards of Fairhaven's red brick district

Stroll through the shops and art galleries up and down Fairhaven's quaint streets, stop in for a bite to eat at one of several small eateries or streetside cafes, or have some fish n chips at Fairhaven's famous double decker bus.You can also take a walk along the waterfront or take in one of many free Farmer's Market Fairhaven Bellingham events held at the village green like the evening movie on weekends.Fairhaven also hosts a seasonal farmers market where you can purchase fresh organic fruits and vegetables.

Fairhaven is a delightful place to live, work, and play. Bellingham is has been ranked as one of the best places to live and retire in the United States.

Bellingham Chamber of Commerce
119 N. Commercial Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
360 734-1330

San Juan Cruises
335 Harris Ave Suite# 104
Bellingham, Wa
360 738-8099

Fairhaven Cruise Terminal - Alaskan Marine Highway Ferry

Fairhaven Bellingham Fish n Chips restaurant

Along Bellingham's Waterfront

Fairhaven's waterfront is home to the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, Amtrak Station, and Bellingham's Greyhound Bus Station Electric trolleys once carried passengers through Fairhaven's brick streets and linked up with the city of Whatcom and "White City", an amusement park that was once located at Lake Whatcom. White city got its name because it was one of the first places in Whatcom County to have electric lighting. People would come from all over Northwest Washington to ride its wooden rollercoaster and Ferris wheel. The site is now a strip mall with a convenience store and it is hard to picture electric trolleys rolling along the shores of Lake Whatcom on what is now known as Electric Avenue.

Bellingham Wahington Current Events Kiosk

Fairhaven District Of Bellingham -- Home to the Bellinghm

Fairhaven WA Train Car CLASSIC CARS

The Bellingham Cruise terminal is the starting point for many family vacations but it also hosts various events throughout the year including a large classic and custom car show--- A free event attracting people from all corners of Whatcom County & Northwest Washington.The large glass domed meeting room on the 2nd floor offers panoramic views of Bellingham bay and can be reserved for meetings and special events.