Orcas Island Favorites
Eastsound Village
Eastsound Village is the main community on Orcas Island. Centrally located, it is home to the majority of island shops and restaurants-- the perfect location from which to base your island adventure.
The Village of Eastsound is located on Fishing Bay, and is the main town on the island.
Located in the heart of the village, Eastsound Suites is just steps from charming shops, galleries and wonderful restaurants! Both the Orcas Food Co-op and Island Market grocery store are within walking distance.
Cross the street to picnic at Waterfront Park, or walk east of town to stroll beautiful Crescent Beach Preserve.
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Eastsound
The Village of Eastsound is located on Fishing Bay, and is the main town on the island.
Located in the heart of the village, Eastsound Suites is just steps from charming shops, galleries and wonderful restaurants! Both the Orcas Food Co-op and Island Market grocery store are within walking distance.
Cross the street to picnic at Waterfront Park, or walk east of town to stroll beautiful Crescent Beach Preserve.
Many wonderful island restaurants!
From casual to fine dining, you'll find locally-grown produce and seafood fresh from the Salish Sea. If you prefer to create your own cuisine, the Island Market and Orcas Food Coop are both within walking distance.
Next door to Eastsound Suites is the sinfully delicious Brown Bear Bakery. The owners studied pastry-making in France-- everything that comes from their oven is sublime!
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Brown Bear Baking
29 N Beach RdNext door to Eastsound Suites is the sinfully delicious Brown Bear Bakery. The owners studied pastry-making in France-- everything that comes from their oven is sublime!
A local favorite, Mijitas serves up delicious food in a cozy setting.
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Mijitas Mexican Kitchen
310 A StA local favorite, Mijitas serves up delicious food in a cozy setting.
Located behind the Tres Fabu Boutique on N. Beach Rd., The Kitchen serves fresh, local, organic Asian-inspired food in an outdoor setting.
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The Kitchen
249 Prune AlleyLocated behind the Tres Fabu Boutique on N. Beach Rd., The Kitchen serves fresh, local, organic Asian-inspired food in an outdoor setting.
A great place for family fare, open evenings for dine in or take away: on Prune Alley
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Pizzeria Portofino
325 A StA great place for family fare, open evenings for dine in or take away: on Prune Alley
A couple blocks east on Main Street, set back from the road a bit, is local favorite Wild Island offering delicious, healthy breakfasts and lunches with vegetarian and vegan options.
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Wild Island Restaurant
18 Urner StA couple blocks east on Main Street, set back from the road a bit, is local favorite Wild Island offering delicious, healthy breakfasts and lunches with vegetarian and vegan options.
If you like craft beer, check out Island Hoppin’ Brewery where you can play board games, eat peanuts and mingle with locals.
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Island Hoppin' Brewery
33 Hope LnIf you like craft beer, check out Island Hoppin’ Brewery where you can play board games, eat peanuts and mingle with locals.
For an evening cocktail, try The Barnacle in Eastsound. It’s a bit of a treasure hunt to find, but a fun island hang-out!
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The Barnacle
249 Prune AlleyFor an evening cocktail, try The Barnacle in Eastsound. It’s a bit of a treasure hunt to find, but a fun island hang-out!
For a truly local experience (and great burgers!), visit the Lower Tavern.
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The Lower Tavern
46 Prune AlleyFor a truly local experience (and great burgers!), visit the Lower Tavern.
The Ship Bay Restaurant, a few miles east of town, specializes in seasonal, locally-sourced cuisine.
If you go east on Crescent Beach Drive and make a right on Olga Road, you'll be headed toward Moran State Park.
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Inn at Ship Bay
326 Olga RdThe Ship Bay Restaurant, a few miles east of town, specializes in seasonal, locally-sourced cuisine.
If you go east on Crescent Beach Drive and make a right on Olga Road, you'll be headed toward Moran State Park.
On the east side of the island, past Moran State Park, you'll find the Doe Bay Café. In addition to dining, you can rent a kayak to explore the east part of the island, take a yoga class, schedule a massage, or soak in hot tubs-- swimsuits optional!
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Doe Bay Cafe
107 Doe Bay RdOn the east side of the island, past Moran State Park, you'll find the Doe Bay Café. In addition to dining, you can rent a kayak to explore the east part of the island, take a yoga class, schedule a massage, or soak in hot tubs-- swimsuits optional!
About a 3 minute walk from Eastsound Suites, Matia serves up seasonal, local lunch and dinner, as well as craft cocktails.
Material Wit
269 Main StAbout a 3 minute walk from Eastsound Suites, Matia serves up seasonal, local lunch and dinner, as well as craft cocktails.
Artful island life and natural places to explore
The rural character and abundant natural beauty of Orcas Island is celebrated by local artists, artisans and outdoor enthusiasts.
Turtleback Mountain Preserve offers trails ranging from broad, gently sloping old logging roads (now abandoned) to narrow paths that meander, sometimes steeply, through mixed forest and open meadows. Whether you’re up for a short dash to the North Valley Overlook (a 15-minute, moderately steep stroll from the north trailhead), a 3-mile round-trip climb to Ship Peak from the south trailhead, or an all-day exploration of the mountain’s many loops, ridges, and overlooks, Turtleback Mountain offers something to suit nearly all adventure-seekers, including kids.
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Turtleback Mountain South Trailhead
Turtleback Mountain Preserve offers trails ranging from broad, gently sloping old logging roads (now abandoned) to narrow paths that meander, sometimes steeply, through mixed forest and open meadows. Whether you’re up for a short dash to the North Valley Overlook (a 15-minute, moderately steep stroll from the north trailhead), a 3-mile round-trip climb to Ship Peak from the south trailhead, or an all-day exploration of the mountain’s many loops, ridges, and overlooks, Turtleback Mountain offers something to suit nearly all adventure-seekers, including kids.
Cascade Lake is the most popular lake in Moran State Park and the best place to get an introduction to the outdoor opportunities the park has to offer. Locals have used the lake’s Day Use Area for decades and it is the best family friendly location for swimming and picnics on the grass by the water. The Sugar Shack at the swim area is open daily in season offering drinks, snacks, and ice cream to the swimmers; visitors can rent a paddle boat or kayak from the rental and bait shop adjacent to the lower picnic area. The Cascade Lake Loop trail starts and ends at the Day Use Area. The trail includes several promontories with views of the lake and Mount Constitution, and the lake bridge, a reconstruction of a classical wood design, is a very popular spot for swimming and fishing.
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Cascade Lake
Cascade Lake is the most popular lake in Moran State Park and the best place to get an introduction to the outdoor opportunities the park has to offer. Locals have used the lake’s Day Use Area for decades and it is the best family friendly location for swimming and picnics on the grass by the water. The Sugar Shack at the swim area is open daily in season offering drinks, snacks, and ice cream to the swimmers; visitors can rent a paddle boat or kayak from the rental and bait shop adjacent to the lower picnic area. The Cascade Lake Loop trail starts and ends at the Day Use Area. The trail includes several promontories with views of the lake and Mount Constitution, and the lake bridge, a reconstruction of a classical wood design, is a very popular spot for swimming and fishing.
Across the street from Eastsound Suites, this independent bookshop is a treasure. It also boasts an espresso bar with the best view in town!
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Darvill's Book Store
296 Main StAcross the street from Eastsound Suites, this independent bookshop is a treasure. It also boasts an espresso bar with the best view in town!
Girl Meets Dirt Heritage Preserves are inspired by the long history of orchard keeping on Orcas Island... Sample their wonderful products and watch them make jams and shrubs in big copper kettles!
Girl Meets Dirt
208 Enchanted Forest RdGirl Meets Dirt Heritage Preserves are inspired by the long history of orchard keeping on Orcas Island... Sample their wonderful products and watch them make jams and shrubs in big copper kettles!
Stroll the Saturday market (in season) to pick up locally-grown foods. Located on the Village Green, just north of Eastsound Suites.
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Orcas Island Film Festival
203 N Beach RdStroll the Saturday market (in season) to pick up locally-grown foods. Located on the Village Green, just north of Eastsound Suites.
If you like to cycle hills, Orcas is the place for you!
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Wildlife Cycles
350 N Beach RdIf you like to cycle hills, Orcas is the place for you!
Lovely artist cooperative on the east side of the island in Olga. The gallery is housed in an historic strawberry barrelling building!
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Orcas Island Artworks
11 Point Lawrence RdLovely artist cooperative on the east side of the island in Olga. The gallery is housed in an historic strawberry barrelling building!
Orcas Island Trail Rides
Explore Moran State Park on horseback!
Orcas Island Pottery
338 Old Pottery RdA visit to Orcas wouldn’t be complete without experiencing Moran State Park. This 5,000+ acre park, the 4th largest in Washington State, is about a ten-minute drive from Eastsound Village. Abundant in natural splendor, the park including five lakes and 30 miles of hiking and biking trails. For an amazing view, hike or drive to Mt. Constitution, the highest point in the San Juan Islands. At Cascade Lake, fresh-water fishing is available. You’ll also find a beach and swimming area (great for kids) that are popular in summer. Orcas Island Trail Rides offers horseback adventures through the park.
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Parque Estatal Moran
3572 Olga RdA visit to Orcas wouldn’t be complete without experiencing Moran State Park. This 5,000+ acre park, the 4th largest in Washington State, is about a ten-minute drive from Eastsound Village. Abundant in natural splendor, the park including five lakes and 30 miles of hiking and biking trails. For an amazing view, hike or drive to Mt. Constitution, the highest point in the San Juan Islands. At Cascade Lake, fresh-water fishing is available. You’ll also find a beach and swimming area (great for kids) that are popular in summer. Orcas Island Trail Rides offers horseback adventures through the park.
Consejos para la ciudad
Qué debes empacar
Bring layers as weather is changeable.
A waterproof jacket is always a good idea :)
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Ferry Travel
If you don't bring a car to the island, no reservations are required.
If you plan to bring a car, vehicle reservations are highly recommended. WA State Ferry reservations are available according to travel date. For information and reservations visit: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/TakeaFerry
Vehicle reservations are released in thirds as follows:
- 2 months before the start of the season, 1/3 of reservations for all sailings for the entire season are released.
- 2 weeks before the sailing date another 1/3 is released.
- 2 days before the final 1/3 is released.