A Guide to Orcas Island

Kim
A Guide to Orcas Island

Beer scene

Great local brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. A favorite of locals and visitors alike. Children are welcome as well as bring your own food
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Island Hoppin' Brewery
33 Hope Ln
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Great local brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. A favorite of locals and visitors alike. Children are welcome as well as bring your own food

Sightseeing

This is the gem of Orcas Island! Hiking, water fun, great views, vistas, old growth forests, unique flora and fauna.
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สวนสาธารณะรัฐมอรัน
3572 Olga Rd
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This is the gem of Orcas Island! Hiking, water fun, great views, vistas, old growth forests, unique flora and fauna.
There are several Land Bank locations that are open to the public for hiking and historical sights. Some are short easy hikes and some are more vigorous. http://sjclandbank.org/orcas-island-map/
San Juan County Land Bank
328 Caines Street
There are several Land Bank locations that are open to the public for hiking and historical sights. Some are short easy hikes and some are more vigorous. http://sjclandbank.org/orcas-island-map/
Get an idea of how the early pioneers to Orcas Island lived and worked. https://www.orcasmuseums.org/ The Stanley Steamer Tour bus also starts here. https://stanleysteamertours.com/
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The Orcas Island Historical Museum
181 N Beach Rd
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Get an idea of how the early pioneers to Orcas Island lived and worked. https://www.orcasmuseums.org/ The Stanley Steamer Tour bus also starts here. https://stanleysteamertours.com/
Be sure to visit the Moran Mansion at Rosario Resort where you will step back in time on a self guided tour of the museum at the mansion. https://rosarioresort.com/museum/
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Rosario Resort & Spa
1400 Rosario Rd
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Be sure to visit the Moran Mansion at Rosario Resort where you will step back in time on a self guided tour of the museum at the mansion. https://rosarioresort.com/museum/
Conveniently located down the street from the house, you can book your excursions here. Kayaking, whale watching, charter fishing and the Sucia Island ferry. Book early!
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Outer Island Excursions
8368 Orcas Road
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Conveniently located down the street from the house, you can book your excursions here. Kayaking, whale watching, charter fishing and the Sucia Island ferry. Book early!
Rent a paddle boat, kayak or canoe on one of the most beautiful pristine lakes, Cascade Lake. Or grab an ice cream cone at the Sugar Shack and enjoy it at a picnic table.
Orcas Adventures | Moran State Park | Boat Rentals
3786 Olga Rd
Rent a paddle boat, kayak or canoe on one of the most beautiful pristine lakes, Cascade Lake. Or grab an ice cream cone at the Sugar Shack and enjoy it at a picnic table.

Shopping

The Island is known for its love of art and Orcas Island Pottery is a place to showcase one of its many talents. The pottery is amazing and the views from the property are spectacular.
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Orcas Island Pottery
338 Old Pottery Rd
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The Island is known for its love of art and Orcas Island Pottery is a place to showcase one of its many talents. The pottery is amazing and the views from the property are spectacular.
Our local grocery store is well stocked! Get all of your supplies here.
Orcas Island Public Library
500 Rose St
Our local grocery store is well stocked! Get all of your supplies here.
If you are here in the summer months, visit our farmers market. You might find something unusual or special, like a sheep rug, goat meat, fresh duck eggs, mushrooms or lavender lotion and arts and crafts. Saturdays from 10am-3pm May - September.
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Orcas Island Film Festival
203 N Beach Rd
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If you are here in the summer months, visit our farmers market. You might find something unusual or special, like a sheep rug, goat meat, fresh duck eggs, mushrooms or lavender lotion and arts and crafts. Saturdays from 10am-3pm May - September.
One of Eastsound's treasured establishments! Here you can find a wonderful collection of books. Stop by their coffee bar for coffee, tea or pastries.
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Darvill's Book Store
296 Main St
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One of Eastsound's treasured establishments! Here you can find a wonderful collection of books. Stop by their coffee bar for coffee, tea or pastries.
For a more local, sustainable shopping experience, this is a great store.
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Orcas Food Cooperative
138 N Beach Rd
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For a more local, sustainable shopping experience, this is a great store.
Wearable Art Customized Jewelry Clothing & Accessories
Monkey Puzzle
109 N Beach Rd
Wearable Art Customized Jewelry Clothing & Accessories

Food scene

Fresh, creamy ice cream! Enough said.
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Clever Cow Creamery
109 N Beach Rd
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Fresh, creamy ice cream! Enough said.
The most delicious pastries are found here. If there is a line out the door, your wait will be worth it.
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Brown Bear Baking
29 N Beach Rd
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The most delicious pastries are found here. If there is a line out the door, your wait will be worth it.
It's a bit of a drive but the organic food and wonderful views are worth it.
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Doe Bay Cafe
107 Doe Bay Rd
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It's a bit of a drive but the organic food and wonderful views are worth it.
One of my favorite places to eat on the Island. Family owned and operated. The food and service are both fantastic. Their daily specials are highly recommended! Be sure to make a reservation.
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Mijitas Mexican Kitchen
310 A St
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One of my favorite places to eat on the Island. Family owned and operated. The food and service are both fantastic. Their daily specials are highly recommended! Be sure to make a reservation.
Wood fired pizza at it's best with fresh ingredients.
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Hogstone's Wood Oven
460 Main St
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Wood fired pizza at it's best with fresh ingredients.

Cocktail Hour

A lovely spot for craft cocktails.
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The Barnacle
249 Prune Alley
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A lovely spot for craft cocktails.
Waiting for the ferry? Try a local cider.
Boat House Cider Works
Waiting for the ferry? Try a local cider.

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Getting to Orcas Island

There are three ways to get to the Island, Washington State Ferries, private boat or by airplane. Washington State Ferries - a round trip ferry reservation is recommended as the ferries often fill up in the summer and on weekends. https://wsdot.wa.gov/ferries Marina - Brandts Landing marina is just down the street from our house. They have some transient moorage, a boat launch and trailer storage. https://brandtslandingmarina.net/ Airport - The Port of Orcas airport is next to the marina, about a mile from the house. http://www.portoforcas.com/
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Car and Bike Rentals

Wildlife Cycles - Located in downtown Eastsound http://wildlifecycles.com/ Rental Car - Book in advance in the summer! www.sanjuanauto.com 360-378-2886
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Stanley Steamer Tours

Experience a scenic and historical tour in a 1912 Stanley Steamer Mountain Wagon, as it was done 100 years ago! https://stanleysteamertours.com/
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Suggested Packing List

Mask - all of the restaurants, shops and ferries require one House shoes - please remove your street shoes upon entry Binoculars and camera- great for the ferry ride and viewing the Salish Sea at the house. Hiking gear Layered clothing - this is the Great Northwest and weather happens Beach towels Passwords for Nexflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and Bluetooth playlist Discovery Pass - a parking pass is required at Moran State Park, either a day pass or annual pass