Cathy's Guidebook for Orcas Island
Drinks & Nightlife
Best restaurant on the island! This is the place for a romantic dinner for two or a special family occasion. Owners, Geddes (head chef) and Maryanna, are committed to sourcing the best ingredients, either from their own garden or local farms. The food is elegantly prepared to highlight the quality of the ingredients. It is THE PLACE TO EAT. The wines are carefully curated. Check out the beautiful bar that features creative cocktails. The location is fantastic, with outdoor dining in the warmer months offering spectacular ocean views. Enjoy!
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Inn at Ship Bay
326 Olga RdBest restaurant on the island! This is the place for a romantic dinner for two or a special family occasion. Owners, Geddes (head chef) and Maryanna, are committed to sourcing the best ingredients, either from their own garden or local farms. The food is elegantly prepared to highlight the quality of the ingredients. It is THE PLACE TO EAT. The wines are carefully curated. Check out the beautiful bar that features creative cocktails. The location is fantastic, with outdoor dining in the warmer months offering spectacular ocean views. Enjoy!
Matia Lounge
My Faves
Island Market has very good organic food choices as well.
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Island Market
469 Market StIsland Market has very good organic food choices as well.
If you still love actual books, then this is the place! This is village quaintness at it's best. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly! Coffee is Battendorf and Bronson and fantastic! Take a stroll back in time - pre kindles..
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Darvill's Book Store
296 Main StIf you still love actual books, then this is the place! This is village quaintness at it's best. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly! Coffee is Battendorf and Bronson and fantastic! Take a stroll back in time - pre kindles..
Pharmacy to refill prescriptions. And, if you're looking for cards, gifts, sunglasses, makeup, toiletries, art supplies, toys/activities for the kids, this is the place!
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Ray's Pharmacy
68 N Beach RdPharmacy to refill prescriptions. And, if you're looking for cards, gifts, sunglasses, makeup, toiletries, art supplies, toys/activities for the kids, this is the place!
Olga Rising
Orcas Bakery
Parks & Nature
One of the best views of the region! A must see for first time visitors!
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Observation Tower
One of the best views of the region! A must see for first time visitors!
Popular hiking trail with great views.
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Turtleback Mountain South Trailhead
Popular hiking trail with great views.
This is the island hub on Saturdays in late spring and summer.. island farmers, artisans and cooks are hawking their wares here. Picnic benches are spread among the shade of the apple trees, children running around the outdoor stage where music is presented - what more could you ask for?
Eastsound Village Green Park
203 N Beach RdThis is the island hub on Saturdays in late spring and summer.. island farmers, artisans and cooks are hawking their wares here. Picnic benches are spread among the shade of the apple trees, children running around the outdoor stage where music is presented - what more could you ask for?
The most beautiful WA State Park! Two lakes for swimming with trails surrounding both!
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Iparke yaseMoran State
3572 Olga RdThe most beautiful WA State Park! Two lakes for swimming with trails surrounding both!
Observation Tower
Cascade Lake
Entertainment & Activities
The hub for our Orcas Film Festival and weekly first run movies. Great sound in this movie theatre!
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Sea View Theatre
234 A StThe hub for our Orcas Film Festival and weekly first run movies. Great sound in this movie theatre!
This is where most community events of note take place, such as The Saturday Market in spring, summer and early fall. All parade routes lead here as well. It’s smack dab in the middle of town too and close to all the town amenities. Orcas Center hosts Sunday musical guests here usually at 6pm.
Eastsound Village Green Park
203 N Beach RdThis is where most community events of note take place, such as The Saturday Market in spring, summer and early fall. All parade routes lead here as well. It’s smack dab in the middle of town too and close to all the town amenities. Orcas Center hosts Sunday musical guests here usually at 6pm.
Orcas Island Film Festival
203 N Beach RdLocated in the heart of Eastsound, the Orcas Chamber of Commerce, has all the answers for first time visitors AND brochures!
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center
65 N Beach RdLocated in the heart of Eastsound, the Orcas Chamber of Commerce, has all the answers for first time visitors AND brochures!
Orcas Island Public Library
500 Rose StYou will love our beautiful public library!
Arts & Culture
Orcas Center is our main stage for Community Theater, music concerts and live streaming of renowned plays. Also venue for the Annual Orcas Film Festival and The Orcas Lit Fest..
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Orcas Center
917 Mt Baker RdOrcas Center is our main stage for Community Theater, music concerts and live streaming of renowned plays. Also venue for the Annual Orcas Film Festival and The Orcas Lit Fest..
The pottery is beautiful and the setting even more so.
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Orcas Island Pottery
338 Old Pottery RdThe pottery is beautiful and the setting even more so.
Its a magical place! The Historical Society works very hard to curate the history of our island. It is right in the center of town, next to the Village Green. Google maps may have it wrong..Check it out!
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The Orcas Island Historical Museum
181 N Beach RdIts a magical place! The Historical Society works very hard to curate the history of our island. It is right in the center of town, next to the Village Green. Google maps may have it wrong..Check it out!
Orcas Island Library
Food scene
Best restaurant on the island as far as my whole family are concerned! Geddes and Maryanna are outstanding chefs and hosts! The food is locally sourced and cooked to perfection. The ambiance is lovely and offers all that I appreciate in a restaurant experience for that special night out.
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Inn at Ship Bay
326 Olga RdBest restaurant on the island as far as my whole family are concerned! Geddes and Maryanna are outstanding chefs and hosts! The food is locally sourced and cooked to perfection. The ambiance is lovely and offers all that I appreciate in a restaurant experience for that special night out.
The food is fine, if a little expensive. The ambiance is rustic waterfront. Nice bar.
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The Madrona Bar & Grill
310 Main StThe food is fine, if a little expensive. The ambiance is rustic waterfront. Nice bar.
Brown Bear Baking
29 N Beach RdGreat bakery, great coffee.
Gourmet authentic Mexican by the Rios family. Wonderful Margaritas!
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Mijitas Mexican Kitchen
310 A StGourmet authentic Mexican by the Rios family. Wonderful Margaritas!
Absolutely enchanting on a warm summer day! Hang out in the shade of the willows with a glass of wine or beer while enjoying fresh oysters, clams and crab - all while taking in the stunning views of Buck Bay in Olga. Island living doesn't get better than this..
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Buck Bay Shellfish Farm
117 E J. Young RdAbsolutely enchanting on a warm summer day! Hang out in the shade of the willows with a glass of wine or beer while enjoying fresh oysters, clams and crab - all while taking in the stunning views of Buck Bay in Olga. Island living doesn't get better than this..
This is a great restaurant. Food is very good. It’s my go to for a weekend brunch. Lovely ocean views! Also great happy hour Thursday thru Sunday
New Leaf Cafe
This is a great restaurant. Food is very good. It’s my go to for a weekend brunch. Lovely ocean views! Also great happy hour Thursday thru Sunday
The Madrona Bar & Grill
310 Main StMatia
Ladybug Pizza
Houlme
Island Pie
11 Jack and Jill Pl
Cafe Aurora
The Madrona Bar & Grill
310 Main StOrcas Island Winery
2371 Crow Valley RdWest Sound Cafe
4362 Crow Valley RdOlga Rising
West Sound Cafe
4362 Crow Valley RdSightseeing
This is the place to come to get a feel for the west side of the island!
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Deer Harbor Marina
5164 Deer Harbor RdThis is the place to come to get a feel for the west side of the island!
Vicki and Dan offer rental bicycles for all. Electric bikes included! Dan knows where all the best biking trails are!
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Wildlife Cycles
350 N Beach RdVicki and Dan offer rental bicycles for all. Electric bikes included! Dan knows where all the best biking trails are!
Nate Averna and crew offer amazing trips around our archipelago!
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Orcas Island Whale Watch and Deer Harbor Charters
5164 Deer Harbor RdNate Averna and crew offer amazing trips around our archipelago!
Observation Tower