Orcas Island is a beautiful place to visit. It is a wonderful place to live. It is unsurpassed in it’s natural beauty.
LOCATION: SAN JUAN COUNTY
San Juan County is off the coast of Washington State. North of Seattle, south of Bellingham. Orcas Island is one of four ferry served islands.There are 172 named islands. Some are privately owned, some are Washington State Park property and some are owned by the Federal Government as National Monument property.
ACTIVITIES
Hiking, boating, fishing, biking, swimming, diving, camping, relaxing. Take a ferry ride through the islands. Enjoy a whale watching tour. Maybe a bi-plane ride is more your style, or rent a moped or a kayak. There is much to offer the visitor here in our little piece of paradise. Orcas Center is a performing arts center. Home to many great artists and one of the stages used by the Chamber Music Festival in August each year.
LINKS
http://orcasislandchamber.com http://www.visitsanjuans.com/orcasisland/ www.orcascenter.com
HOW TO GET HERE
Come by ferry, commercial airline, private plane or private boat. Orcas Island is served by Washington State Ferry System. There are also daily flights either by float plane or land plane.
www.kenmoreair.com www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries