Orcas Island Travel Guide

 AmsterKetti Says:  It's an easy hike and well worth it when you reach the tower on top of Mount Constitution.The tower provides spectacular views of the surrounding Canadian and American terrain, including the Olympic Mountains. The park also features more than 30 miles of trails, five lakes... 

 lizilex Says:  If you are on Orcas Island at the beginning of the second half of August, do not miss the San Juan County Fair in Friday Harbor (on San Juan Island). The fair has all the exhibits you would expect in a county fair: 4-H, agricultural exhibits, farm animals, food preservation,... 

 clamhead Says:  Go sea kayaking or hiking along the rocky beaches with forests looming overhead. See the seals, otters, bald eagles and seabirds. And take a hike around Mountain Lake in Moran State Park. Go on a whale watch trip. See the oyster farms at low tide. 

 Orgirly Says:  What a fantastic place this is!! Hot tub right on the beach (scheduled time no sharing :) ). Wonderful food. The kayaking in the morning was too much fun. The owners and staff are amazing and made our stay one to remember. Each room (we peeked) is wonderful. Ours had a... 

 AmsterKetti Says:  It's worth the drive to Orcas Island if even just for the breakfast! Peter & Helen Allen, the Innkeepers make you feel at home in their home. Can't wait to come back for a visit! Central location - just a mile north of Eastsound’s restaurants and shopsNo minimum stay... 

 Orgirly Says:  Café Olga located south of Moran State Park in a former a strawberry cannery, the place is small and very popular, so don’t be surprised if you have to wait. The café is housed within Orcas Islands Artworks and is downstairs from a bookstore, so there are plenty of ways to... 

 lizilex Says:  For more than two decades, above a renovated gas station, Christina and Bruce Orchid have been serving some of the freshest, finest food in the San Juan Islands -- some would say in the entire Pacific Northwest. The restaurant has been featured in national magazines... 

 lizilex Says:  The Inn at Ship Bay, which grew out of the 1869 Adams’ farmhouse, sits amid an heirloom plum and pear orchard, and looks south over the bay. In good weather, sit on the pretty terrace and watch the kingfishers in the madronas overhanging the bay. The craftsman style... 

 lizilex Says:  When Olga’s landlord decided to sell the venerable general store in the old village of Olga last spring (2005), Shelley packed up her pots, pans, and crew and moved the restaurant into “downtown” Eastsound. The new space is no larger than the old, but in good weather tables... 

 lizilex Says:  Islanders were delighted when Rose’s bakery took over the old firehouse building in Eastsound. Long as source of first-rate take out gourmet groceries, wine, and home made soups, pot pies, desserts and baked goods, Rose’s has expanded into a topnotch full service restaurant.... 

 Iamrude Says:  The food was okay. The service was the worst. We made reservations for 7:30pm indoors. At 8pm we ended up with an outside table and it was cold. We were told we would be given blankets. We're still waiting for them. The waitress was busy shmoozing with some locals and... 

 lizilex Says:  Off season -- especially winter -- hours may vary dramatically from summer hours. Some restaurants close altogether in January and February. Unless you are absolutely sure of the off season hours, it's best to call ahead to confirm. 

 lizilex Says:  Off season -- especially winter -- hours may vary dramatically from summer hours. Some businesses close altogether in January and February. Unless you are absolutely sure of the off season hours, it's best to call ahead to confirm.