Mary's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Fidalgo Island
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/04/27/fidalgo-island-san-juans-activities/
Breathtaking views from bridge and throughout park. Hike Goose Rock or visit beaches. Free nature talks and concerts at West Beach in summer.
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Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Breathtaking views from bridge and throughout park. Hike Goose Rock or visit beaches. Free nature talks and concerts at West Beach in summer.
Drive or hike to the highest point on Fidalgo Island. Spectacular 360 views to San Juan Islands, Anacortes, and Skagit Valley.
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Mt Erie Park
Drive or hike to the highest point on Fidalgo Island. Spectacular 360 views to San Juan Islands, Anacortes, and Skagit Valley.
Cap Sante Park
807 W AveDrive or hike to the top of Cap Sante for great views.
Drive the loop or hike the miles of trails in this beautiful park. Beaches, picnicking, playground, boat launch, Skyline Marina.
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Washington Park
Washington Park LoopDrive the loop or hike the miles of trails in this beautiful park. Beaches, picnicking, playground, boat launch, Skyline Marina.
Island Adventures
712 Seafarers WayWhale watching with the experts.
Visit the town of Coupeville and enjoy some local mussels at Toby’s. Drive down to Langley for a wine tasting, or take a walk out on historic Ebey’s Landing.
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Whidbey Island
Visit the town of Coupeville and enjoy some local mussels at Toby’s. Drive down to Langley for a wine tasting, or take a walk out on historic Ebey’s Landing.
Take a day trip by ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula.
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Port Townsend
Take a day trip by ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula.
Just 15 minutes away, LaConner offers great shops and restaurants, art galleries and a quilt museum.
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La Conner
Just 15 minutes away, LaConner offers great shops and restaurants, art galleries and a quilt museum.
Excellent collection of NW artists displayed in a tasteful setting.
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Museum of Northwest Art
121 N 1st StExcellent collection of NW artists displayed in a tasteful setting.
Bird watching all seasons, but especially in winter when the snow geese and trumpeter swans arrive.
Fir Island
Bird watching all seasons, but especially in winter when the snow geese and trumpeter swans arrive.
Daffodils and tulips in the spring, local farms in fall- the valley is always beautiful.
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Skagit Valley
Daffodils and tulips in the spring, local farms in fall- the valley is always beautiful.
Take a ferry to the San Juan Islands or even Canada. Walk on, or make a reservation if you plan to take your car.
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Anacortes Ferry Terminal station
2100 Ferry Terminal RdTake a ferry to the San Juan Islands or even Canada. Walk on, or make a reservation if you plan to take your car.
A ferry ride, fun shops, restaurants and a whale museum make Friday Harbor a great day trip from Anacortes. If you drive, be sure to visit English Camp and the site of the Pig War.
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Friday Harbor
A ferry ride, fun shops, restaurants and a whale museum make Friday Harbor a great day trip from Anacortes. If you drive, be sure to visit English Camp and the site of the Pig War.
Swinomish Golf Links
12518 Christianson Rd18 hole golf course, open to public. http://www.swinomishgolflinks.com/
The Padilla Bay estuary reserve includes the Breazeale Interpretive Center, which features exhibits about the natural history and ecology of the estuary and bay. The three mile gravel waterfront trail is a great place for birdwatching, running, walking or biking.
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Padilla Bay Trailhead
Shore TrailThe Padilla Bay estuary reserve includes the Breazeale Interpretive Center, which features exhibits about the natural history and ecology of the estuary and bay. The three mile gravel waterfront trail is a great place for birdwatching, running, walking or biking.
Fidalgo Island
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/04/27/fidalgo-island-san-juans-activities/
Hiking - all seasons
Local hikes
Beautiful wild bird sanctuary on Kiket Island (cross at low-medium tide). Trails to beaches and through woods. Discover Pass required; no dogs.
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Kukutali Preserve State Park Heritage Site
Kiket Island RoadBeautiful wild bird sanctuary on Kiket Island (cross at low-medium tide). Trails to beaches and through woods. Discover Pass required; no dogs.
Beach on Fidalgo Island side of Deception Pass. Hike to Lottie Bay or Rosario Beach. Picnic and barbecue spots, kayak launching and rentals.
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Bowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park
4402 Bowman Bay RdBeach on Fidalgo Island side of Deception Pass. Hike to Lottie Bay or Rosario Beach. Picnic and barbecue spots, kayak launching and rentals.
Get your heart pumping on this short, steep hike to awesome views across the valley, south to Whidbey, and out to the San Juans and Victoria, BC. Anacortes Community Forest favorite.
Sugarloaf
Get your heart pumping on this short, steep hike to awesome views across the valley, south to Whidbey, and out to the San Juans and Victoria, BC. Anacortes Community Forest favorite.
Ask us for a map of the ACF. Hiking, mountain biking, swimming or SUP in several beautiful lakes.
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Anacortes Community Forest Land
Ask us for a map of the ACF. Hiking, mountain biking, swimming or SUP in several beautiful lakes.
Guemes Channel Trail
Guemes Channel TrailEasy walk from Ferry along the channel.
Sharpe Park
14692 Rosario RdMiles of trails, great views. Look for porpoises!
Food scene
Lots of great restaurants around the local area - Anacortes, La Conner, Bellingham.
This popular roadside destination is less than 5 minutes away by car.
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Shrimp Shack
6168 State Rte 20This popular roadside destination is less than 5 minutes away by car.
Fun, historic town with good pubs and restaurants. Walk all the way down Commercial to see the working port.
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Anacortes
Fun, historic town with good pubs and restaurants. Walk all the way down Commercial to see the working port.
A'Town Bistro
418 Commercial AveFresh, local and delicious. Reservations recommended.
No food, but excellent beer in a fun and friendly environment. Growlers or cans to go, too.
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North Sound Brewing Co.
17406 WA-536No food, but excellent beer in a fun and friendly environment. Growlers or cans to go, too.
Our closest brewery, and a favorite. Attached restaurant has great barbecue (try the brisket). Kids are welcome here.
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Bastion Brewing Company
12529 Christianson RdOur closest brewery, and a favorite. Attached restaurant has great barbecue (try the brisket). Kids are welcome here.
Adrift Restaurant
510 Commercial AveBest seafood, excellent brunch, great atmosphere.
Calico’s three locations in Anacortes, LaConner and Mount Vernon all provide yummy brunch, including a variety of baked goods. Generous helpings!
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Calico Cupboard Old Town Cafe
901 Commercial AveCalico’s three locations in Anacortes, LaConner and Mount Vernon all provide yummy brunch, including a variety of baked goods. Generous helpings!
If you are cooking at home, this is the place for fresh seafood. Scallops, halibut, and Similk Bay oysters are some of our favorites.
Black Rock Seafood
8991 Stevenson RdIf you are cooking at home, this is the place for fresh seafood. Scallops, halibut, and Similk Bay oysters are some of our favorites.
King Arthur Flour's Baking School at The Bread Lab
11768 Westar LnTake a class at a world renowned baking school.
Saturday morning food, art and music scene. May through October.
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Anacortes Farmer's Market
611 R AveSaturday morning food, art and music scene. May through October.
Samish Bay Cheese
15115 Bow Hill RdLocal cheeses - delicious!
La Conner Brewing Co
117 1st StGood food and beer, relaxed setting.
There’s no place better for a glass of wine and live music on a sunny afternoon. Seating is on the channel.
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La Conner Sips
608 1st StThere’s no place better for a glass of wine and live music on a sunny afternoon. Seating is on the channel.
Best views of Cap Sante marina and waterfront. Choice of indoor or patio seating from casual to a bit more elegant. Good seafood.
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Anthony's At Cap Sante Marina
1207 Q AveBest views of Cap Sante marina and waterfront. Choice of indoor or patio seating from casual to a bit more elegant. Good seafood.
Friendly tap room with reliable food. No kids or dogs.
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Union Tavern - Local 902
902 Commercial AveFriendly tap room with reliable food. No kids or dogs.
Worth a visit, including a day trip to Fairhaven in Bellingham. Fresh oysters served on the beach.
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Taylor Shellfish Farms
2182 Chuckanut DrWorth a visit, including a day trip to Fairhaven in Bellingham. Fresh oysters served on the beach.
Located in downtown Anacortes, Frida’s offers a slightly more upscale take on standard Mexican fare. And margaritas :-)
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Frida's Gourmet Mexican Cuisine
416 1/2 Commercial AveLocated in downtown Anacortes, Frida’s offers a slightly more upscale take on standard Mexican fare. And margaritas :-)
Bob’s chowder is the best. Eat in or take out.
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Bob's Chowder Bar & BBQ Salmon
3320 Commercial AveBob’s chowder is the best. Eat in or take out.
Popular destination, excellent bar and restaurant. https://www.swinomishcasinoandlodge.com/
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Swinomish Casino & Lodge
12885 Casino DrPopular destination, excellent bar and restaurant. https://www.swinomishcasinoandlodge.com/