Orcas Suites is located on beautiful Orcas Island, the gem of the San Juan Islands, in Washington State. Our vacation suites stand on a hillside with views of Cascade Bay from every window and balcony. Please accept our invitation to discover for yourself the easy pace and serenity of Island Living and experience a vacation of relaxation and rejuvenation.

The hidden wonders and natural beauty of Orcas Island are yours to explore from the luxury of Orcas Suites.

Please explore our Web site to discover all that Orcas Suites and the Island have to offer. We will help you navigate your way to an unforgettable family vacation or romantic getaway. Find details and tips on travel to and from the island, suite descriptions and rates, recreational activities, island businesses, restaurants, hiking, kayaking, whale watching, boating, island geography, history, flora and fauna, local culture, artists and craftspeople, shopping and wine tasting, events and activities for kids.

On Orcas Island you won't find the hustle and traffic of chain stores and super highways. Instead, you will find locally-owned and operated businesses, a refreshing return to nature and pure peace and relaxation to enjoy with your friends and loved ones.

July's Events on Orcas Island

Friday, July 16

Potter’s Fest reception at Crow Valley Pottery ‘The Cabin’; from 4 pm – 7 pm (376-4260)

KindlingsFest – a celebration of art & ideas @ Community Church; various times (376-6422)

Martin Lund & Gene Nery perform @ Pub Night at Orcas Hotel; 5 pm – music at 7 pm (376-4300)

‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ on-screen @ SeaView Theater; 8 pm (376-5724)

Saturday, July 17

Olga Daze celebration features food, crafts, parade & more in Olga; 10 am – 3 pm

Orcas Island Farmer’s Market @ the Eastsound Village Green; 10 am – 3 pm

American Cancer Society ‘Bark for Life’ walk from public school to dog park; 11 am start time

Smithsonian Journey Stories Exhibition @ Orcas Museum; 11 am (376-4849) Open Tuesday - Sunday

Cline Cellars wine tasting @ Country Corner Cellars; 1 pm – 6 pm (376-6907)

Author M. L. Malcolm book-signing @ Darvill’s bookstore; 2 pm – 4 pm (376-2135)

Dr. Stan Grof presentation on Transpersonal Psychology; & dinner@ New Leaf Café; 5 pm (376-2200)

KindlingsFest closing concert (6 pm) & Root Beer Social (8:30 pm) @ Community Church (376-6422)

‘Blues at the Bay’ concert features The Fat Tones @ Rosario Discovery House; 7:30 pm (admission charge)

‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ on-screen @ SeaView Theater; 8 pm (376-5724)

Sunday, July 18

Music in the Park features Orcatrazz Jazz Band; Eastsound Village Green; 6 pm start

‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ on-screen @ SeaView Theater; 8 pm (376-5724)

Monday, July 19

‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ on-screen @ SeaView Theater; 8 pm (376-5724)

Tuesday, July 20

‘Hot Dogs & S’Mores About the Bond’ potluck community barbecue @ Cascade Lake; 5:30 pm

Wednesday, July 21

Brown Bag Concert featuring Carolyn Cruso @ Emmanuel Episcopal Church; 12 noon (376-2352)

Thursday, July 22

Open Mic & Pizza Night @ Doe Bay Resort; 6 pm start (376-8059)

Continuing Performances, Museums & Fun Stuff to Do

Orcas Island Historical Museum open Tuesday – Sunday; 11 am – 4 pm (376-4849)

Crow Valley School Museum open Wednesdays & Saturdays; 12 noon – 4 pm (376-4849)

Rosario Mansion Museum open daily (9 am – 8 pm) (376-2152)

Christopher Peacock musical performance & Rosario history presentation; Monday-Saturday @ 4 pm