Cherry Blossoms are Blooming!

Cherry blossom trees in Bellingham are in full bloom and the petals are starting to drop like confetti on the sidewalks and cars and I realized… I want to see more of them! In Washington State, Cherry Blossoms bloom between between the last week of March and the first week of April. So, before it is too late, I have put together a list of places you can adventure to around Bellingham and Whatcom County to enjoy these colorful blossoms.

Where to find Cherry Blossoms in Bellingham:

• Western Washington University

  • Near Old Main

  • Near the Communications Lawn and the Wade King Rec Center. As of 2026, there is construction happening so some of the trees are blocked off. Fingers crossed they outlast the construction!

• Bellingham Technical College

• Whatcom Community College

• Zaunich Point Park

• Letter Streets / Girard Street & Halleck Street

  • Specifically around J Street and Girard Street and Halleck Street. Which Chef and I accidently drove down the wrong way on one of those streets because we got sucked in by the archway of pink cherry blossoms. We course-corrected quickly so be careful not to get too enchanted by the blooms!

• Cornwall Park

  • Which also has a Sylvia Grace Magnolia Collection

• Cordata Parkway

More Places to Find Cherry Blossoms:

• Ferndale's Hanadori Trail

  • I’ve never been here but it comes recommended and seems like a lovely little walk regularly!

• University of Washington (The Quad)

• Seike Japanese Garden at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden

Enjoy the cherry blossoms this spring in Washington!

I feel like when I see the pink blossoms bloom it’s like the true beginning of spring. Those little tuffs appear and seem to say, “I’m the warmest falling snow you’ll see for while.” and I will forever be mesmorized by the trees, the petals, and when so many of them are all gathered in one spot!