Marietta-Alderwood puts daily life within easy reach of shorelines, trails, and city conveniences. Residents head to the broad sands of Locust Beach for tidepooling, kiteboarding, and wide-open sunset views, supported by city amenities at the beach’s official access point. A few minutes away, Little Squalicum Park offers forested paths that link neighborhood streets to the waterfront, dog-friendly romps, and a restorative creek corridor. Everyday errands are simple, with shopping and dining close by in Bellingham, while travelers appreciate the quick hop to Bellingham International Airport for regional and cross-border connections.
Families value the area’s education options through Bellingham Public Schools, known for its “The Bellingham Promise” approach and strong community engagement. Younger students build foundations at Alderwood Elementary, while older learners find robust academics, arts, and athletics at Squalicum High School. Nature lovers prize the Nooksack River estuary’s birdlife and open skies, and cyclists enjoy flat routes that thread between neighborhoods, shoreline viewpoints, and local cafes. The setting blends quiet residential pockets with enterprising light-industrial corridors near the airport, reflecting the community’s working waterfront heritage and its growth. Stewardship of parks and open space is a priority across Whatcom County, adding to the area’s long-term appeal.
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