ORCAS ISLAND

EAT, DRINK + DO

With all of the trips we've made to Orcas Island, we have come across little gems that make this place so special to us.

From quaint bars to outdoor excursions, Orcas has something for everyone. Feel free to explore as you please, but should you need some recommendations, here are some of our favorite places we've found!

OUR FAVORITE MEALS ...

• Brown Bear Baking Co.

• Buck Bay Shellfish Farms

• Clever Cow Creamery

• New Leaf Cafe

• The Madrona Grill

• Island Skillet

MAKE SURE YOU SEE OR DO...

• Moran State Park & Mount Constitution (a MUST see!)

• Darvill's Bookstore & Coffee Bar (Brittany’s all time favorite bookstore)

• North Beach (keep an eye out for otters munching on crab)

• Check out the island right off Eastsound at lowtide (so. many. starfish)

• Whale Watch + Kayak: Outer Island Excursions

• Girl Meets Dirt

• Orcas Island Historical Museum

• Rosario Resort (Cool museum & top rated spa)

Feeling like venturing further?

The ferry system between islands is free (not to the mainland and back). Friday Harbor on San Juan Island is the most popular destination in the San Juan Islands, but it’s also fun to hop on a ferry to another island and hop right back on to Orcas Island. Car spots can be hard to come by on the ferries, so we recommend parking at the ferry landing (there is free day parking) and walking on. Be sure to check the return ferry schedule, while they do run fairly frequently there can be longer gaps between runs at times.