I'd never been to a hatchery before. We were on our way to see the falls in Whatcom Park when we…read moresaw a bunch of people gathered by this netted off area. We wondered what it was and decided to check it out after our hike. As it turns out, they were looking at hundreds upon hundreds of baby trout swimming in circles. We didn't see them at first, since it was approaching dusk, but once we stood at the right angle it was rather surreal seeing all the little fish suddenly come into view. There were several tanks, about a dozen, with water jetting in to make it like a stream whilst the fish school in a never-ending merry-go-round of sorts. It's when you get the prize-sized rainbow trout that they don't bother with sticking a pack. They sit idle in the tank, mostly, sort of like koi fish. The tanks are right there in the park without a big fence or anything around. Signs explaining the ecosystem and how the hatchery works are along the tanks. There are cabins around them and cameras, so it's not entirely on the honor system when it comes to expecting the public to behave itself. Signs over the tanks read "Rocks kill fish," meaning kids (and everyone else) shouldn't pick up the nearby gravel and drop it in. Since it's early April they're at this stage where they're getting ready for the fish to be introduced into the ecosystem for fishing. The Monterrey Bay Aquarium's guide to seafood includes U.S.-farmed rainbow trout among their best choices due to its being well-managed and maintained in environmentally responsible ways. If you're in the area to see the falls, it's well-worth taking a stroll through the hatchery.

I am so glad we stopped- it was so easy to get to the falls with baby in the stroller. Great for…read moreall ages! Free!!!

We went on the Orcas Only tour in the 3 oclock time slot. The process to check in was smooth and…read moreeasy. A thing to note: parking right by their building is about $13. I believe there was street parking farther away, but we didn't look. TJ and Sophia were great hosts to us. Sophia was very knowledgeable and so willing to answer any questions we had. On the tour, we saw a grey whale from a ways a way. Orcas were being scarce today but we traveled near Seattle and pungent sound. They really went the extra mile to make sure we were able to see orcas as this was not close by. The pod had a NEW BABY! Such an exciting experience. Not only that, they were also having fun socializing and slapping their tails. Then we saw some glorious breaching. It was honestly such a great experience. We were in awe!

I've only experienced them through assistance through the booking process. Called and spoke with…read moreEthan twice cause I needed help. He was so hospitable! Can't thank him enough! If the rest of my experience is compared to how Ethan took care of us, I know we're going to have the best time!

Beautiful park, trails, and scenery !…read more Kid, stroller, and dog friendly Being wet gear because there's multiple areas where you can get in the water . Definitely going back

Beautiful park with waterfalls and accessible trails to enjoy alone or with family and friends. I…read moreloved walking beneath the trees and along the water. It feels like a safe area with lots of people enjoying the outdoors in the summertime.

Did a whale watching trip with Gabe and Elliot and it was incredible! The boat is just the right…read moresize (wouldn't want to be in one of those tiny Zodiac boats or one of the giant boats with 50 other people!!) and both Gabe and Elliot were so knowledgeable about the whales and other sea life that we saw. I was very impressed and will definitely book again!

I'm extremely disappointed with how my situation was handled recently. Due to a family illness, I…read morehad to cancel my whale watching trip and provided what I believed was plenty of notice. Despite that, they refused to issue a full refund. When I booked, I expected a reasonable level of customer service and flexibility, especially for something as unpredictable as getting sick. Instead, I was met with rigid policy. It felt like they cared more about keeping my money than doing right by a customer who couldn't safely attend. I understand that businesses have cancellation policies, but there should be some level of compassion and common sense--especially when someone gives advance notice and isn't canceling last minute. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad impression. I would hesitate to book with them again and recommend others read the fine print very carefully before committing... because even with advance notice, you will not get a full refund if you need to cancel.

Good folks. Good inventory, got the last throttle cable. Quick and easy and knowledgeableread more

Really love this store. Really fantastic selection, and great people. I have bought my outdoor…read moreclothes from REI for years, and although I love REI, the rain gear and real outdoors clothes are better here. I had been looking for a good quality rain jacket that really would hold up under a lot of rain and I found it, and in a great color too! I came in looking for warm long-johns, and found a huge selection I've never seen anywhere, including different colors and styles so I can use them for leggings too. They've got good quality gear and good quality brand names. Great gear for boating but also for a whole lot more than that. Did I say amazing selection? Highly recommended.

Came up to Bellingham for our anniversary and was looking for something romantic to do. We booked…read morethe sunset sail, and were very pleased. Todd was great at communicating beforehand, did a great job of telling us about the local landmarks and islands, and the best part was that there were only 6 of us on the boat! Not overly crowded like some charters can get, but enough friendly people to make conversation with. He cares very much about conservation and gave us some great local food and sightseeing tips as well. We'll definitely book again the next time we're in Bellingham!

Celebrated my 25th bday on here with my friends. We loved it! Had a blast! Todd was very friendly…read moreand nice! Thank you for everything! Would recommend this and will come back! Such an amazing experience!

Not a bad spot for boating accessories, especially when you can catch a sale. There's a lot more…read moreclothing in here than other west marine stores I've visited - not so sure how useful that is for the typical shopper. Happy to find out they are open during the week until 7pm (5pm on Sundays), which is later than most other local boating stores. Staff was friendly and eager to help. They even offered to assist us with ordering from their catalog if we couldn't find quite what we needed on the shelf. Easy location to navigate to right off the 5 freeway with plenty of parking.

Westmarine has all of the little goodies that every voter will need the staff is knowledgeable and…read morevery friendly. The store carries all the brand names and if they don't have it they will order it for you from their warehouse in Watsonville California. For years I have used West Marine

It was an amazing trip.The food was wonderful, and we saw whales. The tour of the san juan islands…read morewas a delight. We saw eagles and sea lions.

We went out we'll watching with Captain Drew Brooke and Dana and they were an outstanding crew…read more Plenty of interaction with the guests answering any questions. Made sure that we saw wildlife on land and aquatic wildlife. The boat was big and comfy and there was plenty of room upstairs or downstairs depending on your preference. We saw two orcas which they identified as part of a transient pod and kind of gave a backstory of how they're helping researchers with pictures and sightings because they can be another set of eyes out in nature.

Beautiful views and walk along Bellingham bay!…read more * Pirate ship playground! Medium sized. Combined for young and older kids. * LONG paved and bridge walkway path along the water. About 1/2+ mile one way. *Woods Cafe left of playground. * small beach area to right of playground. *plenty of parking * plenty of benches and picnic areas * clean toilets available. * mini beach inlets to find refuge.

Very beautiful view and a cool little playground for my daughter and a LOT of little stones to be…read morethrown.