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| Things To Do
on Orcas Island Be sure to take advantage of all the island has to offer. It's not a tourist destination for nothing! Sightseeing, Beaches Etc.: Viewing Tower on Mount Constitution - Moran State Park. Drive to the top of the mountain and get a panoramic view of the islands from 2,400 feet! Cascade Lake - Located at the entrance to Moran State Park, this lake is particularly great for families. There is a child swimming area, playground, canoes and paddleboats for rent, trails, and good fishing spots. Eastsound Waterfront Park - Picnic at the waterfront park in the town of Eastsound. At low tide, a sand bridge will link the beach to Indian Island in the middle of the bay - which makes for good exploring and sea life viewing. North Beach - A sand and cobble beach on the north shore. To access, head out of Eastsound on "North Beach Rd." and drive to the end! Heron, otters and other sea life are commonly seen here. Obstruction Pass State Park - This secluded cobble beach requires a 1/2 mile walk from the parking area at Obstruction Pass State Park on the east side of the island, but it's worth it, if you like collecting beach stones! The Orcas Island Country Golf Club is located at the north end of Crow Valley, and offers a public, regulation 9-hole course. Got Kids? They might enjoy a trip to the Funhouse science center, or the world-class Skate Park at Buck Park in Eastsound. Do be aware that the Skate Park is best enjoyed by advanced skaters - take care!! Hiking: Moran State Park offers a wide variety of trails, from easy trips to Cascade Falls, and around Mountain Lake, to harder climbs starting at Cascade or Mountain Lake to Twin Lakes, Little Summit, Cold Springs, or the Summit itself! (get trail maps) Turtleback Mountain is a short and steep climb with amazing panoramic views all the way. We recommend the south trail. (directions & map) Kayaking, Biking, Whale Watching etc.: Shearwater Sea Kayak Tours and Orcas Outdoors offer sea kayaking tours. Lieber Haven Resort rents kayaks by the half-hour, or day. Rent a bike from Wildlife Cycles in Eastsound. There are several trails in Moran State Park that should be open to mountain bikers, or you can just explore the rest of the island! Whale Watching tours are offered by Orcas Island Eclipse Charters and Deer Harbor Charters. If you travel to Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island, you might also spot some Orca Whales from shore! Shopping & Art Galleries: Eastsound offers a wide variety of gift shops, jewelers, bookstores and galleries, all of which are within a few blocks of one another. There is also a supermarket, movie theater (playing 3 month old movies!), and post office in town. (map) The Orcas Island Farmers' Market takes place in the village square in downtown Eastsound every Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Olga Artworks, located on the east side of the island is Orcas' largest showcase of island artisans' work, and is also home to the delicious Cafe Olga. Visit one of the island's many ceramic galleries - Orcas Island Pottery, and Crow Valley Pottery are excellent, and the Right Place Pottery offers do-it-yourself pottery making and glazing if you'll be staying a few days. Find more shops on the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce website. Restaurants: Bilbo's Festivo, Eastsound - Offers great Mexican dinner. During the day, "La Taqueria" is open for an outdoor lunch in the same locale. (360) 376-4728 Cafe Olga, Olga - Unique breakfast and lunch. (360) 376-5098 Chimayo, Eastsound - Inexpensive and tasty mexican. (360) 376-6394 Deer Harbor Inn, Deer Harbor - Offers a delicious gourmet dinner featuring northwest ingredients. (360) 376-1040 Portofino Pizzeria, Eastsound - A gourmet pizzeria. (360) 376-2085 Rosario Resort Dining, Rosario - Offers a fine dining experience in the Rosario Mansion. (360) 376-2222 Rose's Bakery & Cafe, Eastsound - A delicious bakery serving sandwiches, soups & salads at lunch. (360) 376-5805 Westsound Cafe, Westsound - One of our island favorites! (360) 376-4440 |