ORCAS ISLAND IN THE SAN JUANS, SEATTLE
Step onto the horseshoe-shaped Orcas Island, drop your suitcase, and take in the green paradise locals call “the gem of the San Juans.” It’s a mystical mix of arts and culture, lush forests, pristine lakes, and limitless outdoor possibilities. Most of Orcas Island’s 57 square miles are rural and rocky.
A treat for drivers and a provocation for cyclists, with curving roads that wind through forests and fields with old apple barns. Take this driving tour around the island to experience all its hidden gems and notable stops! Go out on the water kayaking, a whale-watching tour, fishing, or sailboat charter. You can book these escapades and more from Eastsound, Deer Harbor, or Olga.
Take the scenic route and rent bikes or check out guided horseback rides. There is an abundance of activities on “the Emerald Isle” year-round to enjoy! San Juan Island, the namesake and hub of this chain is your best bet for shopping and paddling through killer whale country.
You’ll want to sea food everywhere on this next amazing island…..
