Columbia
Bellingham
Popular places to visit
Lake Padden Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Padden Park, a lovely green space in Bellingham. Check out 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.
Marine Life Center
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Marine Life Center during your trip to Bellingham. Check out 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 coffeehouses.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Columbia
Heliotrope Hotel
Wonderful place to stay. Been here 7-8 times and always great time— good folks running it and Pacific Northwest styling way cool.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Great staff, clean rooms. Nice amenities.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Clean rooms and easy check in
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Staff were pleasant.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Hotel Leo
The staff were super awesome. Very respectful and will cater to the guests needs. Absolutely loved staying here. Parking was also really easy, and surprisingly free since it is located downtown and normally hotels make you pay for it - but not them. 10/10 would recommend!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
The staff was friendly and very helpful, great room, pool and hot tub area were great, very neat and clean. The facility as a whole was very conveniently located and our stay was exceptional.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia
Lettered Streets
When in Lettered Streets, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Marine Life Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bellingham City Center
While visiting Bellingham City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marine Life Center and Cornwall Beach.
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.
Birchwood
While Birchwood isn't home to many top sights, Squalicum Beach and Bellis Fair Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sunnyland
While Sunnyland isn't home to many top sights, Mount Baker Theatre and Whatcom Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
York
While York isn't home to many top sights, Mount Baker Theatre and Bellingham Railway Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
