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Home / Insider Blogs / Visitor Safety Guidelines for Bellingham and Whatcom County

Visitor Safety Guidelines for Bellingham and Whatcom County

By Lorin Lindell / January 15, 2021

As we continue to maneuver through this global pandemic, the health and safety of our residents and visitors are our highest priorities in Bellingham and Whatcom County. Our businesses are doing their part to follow safety guidelines and are asking visitors to do your part to help make our tourism industry restart successful and your visit safe and fun.

Planning, education and communication are essential to accomplish this. Below is a handy and downloadable guide to packing and planning for your trip. You may also want to view our Travel Advisory, which is updated daily.


Guidelines for Responsible Visiting

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Visitor Safety Guidelines pdf

Washington State Governor Inslee has mandated that all individuals wear a face covering in public spaces, including stores, offices and restaurants. There are exemptions, including people with certain disabilities or health conditions, people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and children under the age of 5 (though it’s encouraged to have children ages 3-5 wear a covering if possible). There are also situations when you can remove your face covering, such as when seated at a restaurant or when recreating alone.


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Which restaurants are currently open for delivery in Bellingham and Whatcom County?

Per Washington State’s Healthy Washington Plan that went into effect on Jan 11, 2021, Bellingham and Whatcom County is currently designated as the NORTH region.

Check our Travel Advisory Page for current travel restrictions in Bellingham and Whatcom County including COVID-19 related guidelines and current restaurant restrictions.

For a list of restaurants offering delivery, take-out or curbside: https://www.bellingham.org/insider-blogs/restaurants-offering-take-out-food-curbside-pickup-and-delivery-in-bellingham-and-whatcom-county/

For a full list of restaurants in Bellingham and Whatcom County with maps, locations and contact info see our restaurants page.


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  • Pulled Pork 1
    Twin Sisters Brewing Co.
  • Bacon Mushroom Cheese Burger
    Nikki Bella’s Marina
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    Aslan Brewing
  • North Fork Brewery 0172
    Northfork Brewing
  • Cosmos Bistro Downtown Bellingham 39 30
    Cosmos Bistro
  • Aslan Depot Downtown Bellingham Phase 2 (1)
    Aslan Depot
  • Camber Coffee Mask (1)
    Camber Coffee
  • Twin Sisters Mask
    Twin Sisters Brewing Co.

Where can I stay in Bellingham and Whatcom County?

With the highest regard for health, Whatcom County’s local hotels, places to eat and attractions have been working to maintain high cleaning standards, while sanitizing their properties daily and hourly to protect guests and employees.

To learn what our local Hotels are doing, check out our insider blog “High Cleaning Standards at Bellingham and Whatcom County Hotels and Businesses.”

For a full list of Bellingham and Whatcom County hotels and contact info click here. Be sure to call in advance for reservations.


  • Hotel Bellwether Bellingham
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  • Inn At Lynden 4
    Inn at Lynden
  • Four Points By Sheraton Bellingham
    Four Points by Sheraton
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    Marriott SpringHill Suites & TownPlace Suites
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    Four Points by Sheraton
  • Hotel Leo Cropped Mask
    Hotel Leo
  • Hotel Bellwether Front Desk Mask
    Hotel Bellwether
  • Best Western Plus Bellingham Airport Hotel Face Masks
    Best Western Plus Bellingham Airport Hotel

How can I safely enjoy Outdoor Adventures in Bellingham and Whatcom County?

Bellingham is home to 3,400 acres of parklands and 80 miles of trails, which can lead to a lot of questions like: which parks and trails are open? When is the best time to go for a hike? And what’s nearby?

A great resource for discovering local parks is the Whatcom Park Finder. This tool searches over 180 parks throughout Whatcom County. Just put in your address and search radius, and Park Finder will show nearby parks in your neighborhood.

Be sure to Recreate Responsibly, as outlined on our Hiking, Biking and Water Adventures pages.


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    Hovander Homestead Park
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    Marine Park
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    Chanterelle Trail

Print your own Road Trip to (or from) Bellingham Activity Book

Learn the ins and outs of Bellingham and Whatcom County with our Bellingham Activity book! Booklet should be printed with “print on both sides” and “flip on short edge” settings on.


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About Lorin Lindell

Lorin Lindell is the Marketing & Social Media Coordinator for Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism. She graduated from Western Washington University in the Winter of 2019 with a degree in Communication and Public Relations. She enjoys exploring new horizons and sharing the stories she finds along the way. In her free time Lorin can be found outside exploring Whatcom County and the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Visitor Center Located at I-5 Exit 253
904 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA 98229

Hours: Due to COVID-19, the Visitor Center is open limited hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am-3pm. Masks required.

Phone: 360-671-3990
Email: tourism@bellingham.org

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