Guidebook for Anacortes
Food Scene
Great local food, especially lunches, with a nautical flair!
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Adrift Restaurant
510 Commercial AveGreat local food, especially lunches, with a nautical flair!
Fantastic bakery, deli sandwiches, wines, and espresso. General store.
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The Store
919 37th StFantastic bakery, deli sandwiches, wines, and espresso. General store.
Wonderful food of famous Anthony's quality, and lovely atmosphere - located on the waterfront at Cap Sante Marina.
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Anthony's At Cap Sante Marina
1207 Q AveWonderful food of famous Anthony's quality, and lovely atmosphere - located on the waterfront at Cap Sante Marina.
Frida's Gourmet Mexican Cuisine
416 1/2 Commercial AveGourmet Mexican food!
Open for Breakfast and Lunch - wonderful bakery, too!
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Calico Cupboard Old Town Cafe
901 Commercial AveOpen for Breakfast and Lunch - wonderful bakery, too!
Best breakfasts ever, if you like generous helpings of stick-to-your ribs, unique and delicious fare.
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Dad's Diner
906 Commercial AveBest breakfasts ever, if you like generous helpings of stick-to-your ribs, unique and delicious fare.
Standard Americana cafe fare, excellent quality in a nice central downtown location.
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Island Cafe
701 Commercial AveStandard Americana cafe fare, excellent quality in a nice central downtown location.
Village Pizza
807 Commercial AveWonderful pizza, voted best on the island!
Great fish and chips, award-winning chowder, and a great assortment of other seafood and non-seafood items. Upbeat, casual and fun atmosphere.
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Bob's Chowder Bar & BBQ Salmon
3320 Commercial AveGreat fish and chips, award-winning chowder, and a great assortment of other seafood and non-seafood items. Upbeat, casual and fun atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, really great food - lunches and dinners both. This is a very popular place in Anacortes!
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Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery
320 Commercial AveLive music, really great food - lunches and dinners both. This is a very popular place in Anacortes!
Great selection of lunch and dinner items on the menu, as well as typical bar type fare. There's a lot of character to this place and it's worth checking out!
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Brown Lantern
412 Commercial AveGreat selection of lunch and dinner items on the menu, as well as typical bar type fare. There's a lot of character to this place and it's worth checking out!
Union Tavern - Local 902
902 Commercial AveQuaint local pub, loads of fun!
Parks & Nature
You can drive to the top of this mountain for fantastic views of Puget Sound. Or, you can download maps of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands trails and hike there or any of the surrounding AMAZING forest trails.
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Mt Erie Park
You can drive to the top of this mountain for fantastic views of Puget Sound. Or, you can download maps of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands trails and hike there or any of the surrounding AMAZING forest trails.
You can drive or walk the Washington Park Loop, and enjoy beautiful sunsets and views of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands, as well as Skyline Marina.
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Washington Park
Washington Park LoopYou can drive or walk the Washington Park Loop, and enjoy beautiful sunsets and views of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands, as well as Skyline Marina.
Absolutely gorgeous views and wonderful hiking trails. Kayaking and fishing as well. Picnic areas and tables.
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Bowman Bay
Absolutely gorgeous views and wonderful hiking trails. Kayaking and fishing as well. Picnic areas and tables.
A personal favorite! Gorgeous views of the San Juans and wonderful hiking trails. Picnic tables and spots available. More info here:
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7015883/bowman-bayrosario-beach-trail
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Rosario Beach
A personal favorite! Gorgeous views of the San Juans and wonderful hiking trails. Picnic tables and spots available. More info here:
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7015883/bowman-bayrosario-beach-trail
Magnificent Deception Pass bridge, hiking trails, beach views that can't be beat!
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Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Magnificent Deception Pass bridge, hiking trails, beach views that can't be beat!
There are three sections of the Forest Lands: Whistle Lake Area, which is clostest to the Studio; Heart Lake area, and Little Cranberry Lake area. All three have wonderful trails and are simply amazing. Trail maps are available for you to borrow, in the Studio, or may be downloaded to your device from the Anacortes City Parks or Friends of the Forest website. https://www.friendsoftheacfl.org/maps
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Anacortes Community Forest Land
There are three sections of the Forest Lands: Whistle Lake Area, which is clostest to the Studio; Heart Lake area, and Little Cranberry Lake area. All three have wonderful trails and are simply amazing. Trail maps are available for you to borrow, in the Studio, or may be downloaded to your device from the Anacortes City Parks or Friends of the Forest website. https://www.friendsoftheacfl.org/maps
Shopping
Alley Cat Vintage & Decor
1717 Commercial AveAntiques! It's great fun to browse this attractive, huge store!
Elisabeth's Cottage By The Sea
619 Commercial AveMore antiques, beads, klitchy fun items..
Grocery store with a really great selection of organic foods and other Natural items. Like a cross between Whole Foods and Safeway.
DVDXpress
1519 Commercial AveGrocery store with a really great selection of organic foods and other Natural items. Like a cross between Whole Foods and Safeway.
Alley Cat Antiques
208 Commercial AveFun vintage and antique items in a very cool old store! Souvenirs.
Your source for all things marine-related. Foul weather gear and heavy weather gear, boat shoes and boots, summertime clothing, life jackets, and all manner of boating parts and equipment.
West Marine
918 Commercial AveYour source for all things marine-related. Foul weather gear and heavy weather gear, boat shoes and boots, summertime clothing, life jackets, and all manner of boating parts and equipment.
High Society
8630 S March Point RdRetail store selling cannibas products, because... it's legal here.
Books, used and new, coffee and tea. Wonderful and unique!
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Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse
520 Commercial AveBooks, used and new, coffee and tea. Wonderful and unique!
Watermark Book Co
612 Commercial AveGreat little local retail bookstore with loads of character.
Essentials
Safeway
911 11th StGroceries, food, produce, and a great selection of natural products. Outstanding selection of wines and other liquors.
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The Market at Anacortes
1519 Commercial AveGroceries, food, produce, and a great selection of natural products. Outstanding selection of wines and other liquors.
Econo-Wash Laundry & Dry Cleaners
2016 Commercial AveLaundry and dry cleaning.
Island Hospital (24th Street by Main Entrance) station
Just in case.
Getting Around
Mert's Taxi - if you need local transportation.
Ferry Terminal to San Juan Islands and Sidney, BC
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Anacortes Ferry Terminal
Anacortes Ferry TerminalFerry Terminal to San Juan Islands and Sidney, BC
Ferry to the San Juan Islands and to Sydney, BC. You will love your trip!
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Anacortes Ferry Terminal station
2100 Ferry Terminal RdFerry to the San Juan Islands and to Sydney, BC. You will love your trip!
Sightseeing
Lovely view of Anacortes, from the top of Cap Sante. You can drive up to the top, carefully...
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Ipharki ye-Cap Sante
807 W AveLovely view of Anacortes, from the top of Cap Sante. You can drive up to the top, carefully...
Great walking and biking trail that goes from downtown Anacortes, all the way to March's Point Road, crossing the bay on a former railroad trestle. The trail can also be found near the Anacortes Ferry Terminal and runs to Lovrick's marina.
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Tommy Thompson Trail
Tommy Thompson TrailGreat walking and biking trail that goes from downtown Anacortes, all the way to March's Point Road, crossing the bay on a former railroad trestle. The trail can also be found near the Anacortes Ferry Terminal and runs to Lovrick's marina.