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Squalicum Boathouse
4.7 ★★★★★ 185 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Bellingham, Washington · 0.4 mi to the sand
Event venue in a waterfront park offering views, a fireplace, and artwork.
Plan your tour
- Setting waterfront venue, 0.4 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity couples mention 100–100-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Phone (360) 676-2500
- Website portofbellingham.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“Such a beautiful venue for events, the room is decorated with all kinds of nautical stuff and then you get a gorgeous view of the bay outside the windows.”
“So cozy and comfortable with the big fireplace and the view of the marina and salt water.”
What couples highlight
“Such a beautiful venue for events, the room is decorated with all kinds of nautical stuff and then you get a gorgeous view of the bay outside the windows.”
From the reviews
The Squalicum Boathouse is an excellent facility,large enough to have a significant event but not so large the lost factor is alive and well. The facility is well laid out with kitchen staging area,tables for dining,long tables for displays and a great location.
Great spot currently to play with the kiddos! Playground, bike, and walking paths, beautiful water view. Kite flying, and walking the grounds. Also close to a long walk, bike, skate, jog, path around perimeter of Bellingham boat harbor.
Attractive building in a park like setting with the marina directly behind it. The facilities are clean and we'll equipped with good quality and quantity of tables and chairs. It is the perfect place for a gathering.
Got there right before the sunset, Gorgeous!! Inside the Boathouse was a perfect setting for a special event and you had views of the harbor all night. It was abit chilly outside but inside was perfect with a fireplace going. It was very accommodating with lots of space for any event.
Getting married at Squalicum Boathouse
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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