Guide Meridian

The Guide Meridian neighborhood is one of the fastest growing in Bellingham. The Guide Meridian street (for which it is aptly named) runs northeast through this developing part of Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, and finally into Canada.

The most significant landmark in the Guide Meridian neighborhood is Whatcom Community College. Some students attend directly out of high school, while others are returning to school after facing (or during) "the real world." WCC attracts many residents to live in the Guide Meridian neighborhood, and the multi-family housing units are booming because of this.

Restaurants of all flavors are found in the Guide Meridian neighborhood. Chains such as Billy McHale's and Taco Del Mar are quite popular, as are locally owned restaurants such as Pad Thai and Myoshi Sushi. No matter what you're craving, you'll find something to please your taste buds in this part of town.

Many offices and other businesses make their home near the Guide Meridian. Madrona Medical Clinic is home to the offices of dozens of doctors and medical facilities, and it just recently expanded their building. Driving down "the Guide" (as some locals call it) you are bound to encounter gyms, car mechanics, and a number of other services. For some, the neighborhood satisfies their every need.