While you can certainly spend lots of money on tours and adventures, there are also lots of activities you can do for free. The charming town of Eastsound is easily walkable and has lots of beautiful buildings and fun shops. You can also visit the Orcas Island Historical Society and various other shops around town. Orcas Island is the largest island in the San Juans and the most fun to explore in a car. This route will take you to most of the best things to do on Orcas, so you can drive around to see where you want to spend more time at the beginning of your visit.
Much of the beach area on Orcas Island is privately owned an inaccessible, however there are plenty of public beaches on the Salish Sea and several on lakes in Moran State Park see below. Orcas Island is the best island in the San Juan Islands for hiking! There are lots of trails and there are lots of different kinds of trails from big views to old growth forest to waterfalls and lakes and beaches, Orcas has a hike for everyone.
I even have a whole article just about Orcas Island hikes. My personal favorite hike on Orcas Island is Turtlehead Summit , described in detail in my Orcas hikes article. It climbs up to an amazing view and has very few people, even on summer weekends. There are so many activities to enjoy in Moran State Park, from hiking to swimming to kayaking to seeing waterfalls, old growth forest and views!
Spend some time with a picnic or a good book at Cascade Lake or Mt Constitution and take your time on the winding but beautiful roads. Mt Constitution is a stunning must see place on Orcas Island and you can either hike or drive there. The drive is slow, steep and winding but totally worth it.
You can drive to both lakes and they have areas designated for swimming. You can also bring or rent kayaks and stand up paddleboards. There are lots of picnic tables and grills for a whole day of lake fun! Orcas Island Artworks is a gallery featuring local artists housed in a historic building in Olga. This is a wonderful place to explore and buy local art! Other locations on the island include Crow Valley Pottery in a historic cabin and the olderest pottery in the Pacific Northwest, Orcas Island Pottery on the north side of the island.
The Chamber will help. Email us at info orcasislandchamber. We will try to assist. It gives you a snapshot of the news on the island. Sign up here. The Orcas Island Community Calendar here has more event and meeting information. Please check back regularly as the options may change. Be sure to refresh your browser for the most current Guide. Travelers on the ferry are advised to observe social distancing by remaining in their vehicles whenever possible. Thank you for doing your part to keep Washingtonians safe and healthy during this challenging time.
Notice : During summer, departure and arrival times can be delayed due to heavy vehicle traffic. Head to the second floor of the resort which has been turned into a small museum with lots of black and white photos of the founders and original furnishings and fixtures. Downstairs is The Mansion Restaurant. In my opinion, the main draw here is the fantastic view of the bay from the sleek dining room.
A compromise would be to head here for breakfast when the prices are lower and the view is still phenomenal. The main thing to do on Orcas is to get out into nature. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. This article may contain affiliate links.
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