ACTIVITIES ON ORCAS ISLAND
Beautiful Orcas Island is paradise for water and outdoor sports enthusiasts, arts, crafts and culture seekers, special event planners, shoppers, diners, nature lovers, families and couples seeking a romantic getaway. Orcas Island offers a wide range of activities to suit everyone's spirit of relaxation and adventure. We would like to recommend the following activities, merchants and services to help you plan your Orcas adventure.
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Shearwater Adventures
www.shearwaterkayaks.com
(360) 376-4699
Explore Orcas Island by kayak. Shearwater Adventures offers 3-hour small group guided sea-kayak
tour launching from the harbor at Rosario. Kayakers enjoy frequent
wildlife sightings, such as bald eagles and harbor seals. Day tours to Sucia Island State Park include time to enjoy lunch and a hike on
this spectacular sculpted sandstone island. No experience is necessary
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Deer Harbor Charters
www.deerharborcharters.com
(800) 544-5758
For three decades Deer Harbor Charters has offered daily educational whale watching
and marine wildlife tours. Your boat captain is a trained naturalist
and will be your guide and instructor. Cruise along with us in search
of Orca and Minke whales, bald eagles, seals, porpoises and a variety of
birds and seabirds. Boats depart from the harbor at Rosario. We are
proud to be an Eco-Tour company that uses biodiesel, a cleaner
fuel for a cleaner environment! (back to top) |
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Schooners North
www.SanJuanSailCharter.com
360-378-2224
Sail the stunning channels, bays and inlets of the world renowned San Juan Islands aboard beautiful, traditional wooden windjammer. Help sail the ship or relax and enjoy the experience. Book Your Sail Charter Now. Share the waters of the San Juan Islands with orcas, otters, seals and dolphins. Learn about the fascinating local wildlife from our onboard naturalists.(back to top) |
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Rosario
Mansion and Moran Museum
Tours: Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 p.m., then Monday through Saturday
from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
(360) 376-2222
The Rosario Mansion is located on beautiful Cascade
Bay. Built in 1906 by shipbuilder and Seattle mayor Robert Moran, the
Mansion itself is a museum, and it's brimming with history and
artifacts, including photographs from the early 1900s, Arts & Crafts
period furnishings and an extensive exhibit chronicling the ships
built by the Moran Brothers Company in Seattle. Please click here for more history and interesting facts about Rosario. (back
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Organ Concert
& Historic Lecture
Performances: Saturdays 4:00 p.m. then Monday through Saturday from
Memorial Day to Labor Day.
(360) 376-2222
Join us for an outstanding concert on
the 1900 Steinway Grand Piano and 1913 Aeolian Pipe Organ in the Music
Room on the second floor of the Rosario Mansion. The program features a
historic slide presentation of the Moran Photograph Collection, a
stirring concert and a lively narrative by Rosario's resident Historian,
Christopher Peacock. Learn all about the life and times of Robert Moran.
Visit Mr. Peacock's website at Pure & Simple Music for CD recordings. (back to top) |
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Cascade Bay Grill & Dockside General Store
Grill Opens: May 15
Call for Business Hours: (360) 276-2222 x720
Located at the marina, the Cascade Bay Grill offers a
fun atmosphere to meet family and friends. Enjoy a casual grill menu and
“boat watching” from the deck or lawn seating. The Dockside General
Store sells ice cream, groceries, produce, candy, beer, wine, coffee,
necessities, clothing, and souvenirs. The store is located at the marina
in the Cascade Bay Grill building. (back to top) |
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Family Pool
Pool Opens: mid-May through mid-September
Hours: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
(360) 276-2222
This outdoor heated pool is located near the marina
across from the Cascade Bay Grill. Children 17 and younger are welcome,
but must be accompanied by an adult. No lifeguard on duty. (back to top) |
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Observation Tower at Mt. Constitution (Moran State Park)
Summer: 6:30 am to 10 pm
Winter: 8 am to dusk
(360) 902-8844 (8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday)
Hike or drive to the top of Mt. Constitution (2,409
feet). Then climb to the top of the tower for a breath-taking 360-degree
view of Orcas Island and beyond. The observation tower was built in 1936
by the Civilian Conservation Corps (WPA), modeled after a 12th Century
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Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce (360) 376-2273
San Juan Islands Visitor's Bureau (888) 468-3701
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Tours & Charters
- Wildlife
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Horseback
- Flight
- Rentals
Orcas Outdoors (360) 376-4611
Osprey Tours (877) 376-3677
Shearwater Adventures (360) 376-4699
Recreation
- Shopping
- Cultural
- Dining
- For Kids
- Recration
Darvill's Book Store (360) 376-2135
Country Corner Grocery (360) 376-6900
Groceries, including beer, wine, DVDs, Lotto, Western Union, and ATM. Crescent Beach & Terrill Beach Rd.
Island Market (360) 376-6000
Full service Supermarket offering fresh produce and meat, organic products, in-store deli/bakery, beer, wine and video rentals.
Orcas Home Grown Market & Gourmet Deli (360) 376-2009
Natural/organic foods, vitamins and supplements, organic produce, herbs and bulk foods; fresh local seafood, natural foods deli, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, espresso bar.
Maple Rock Farm (360) 376-5994
Orcas Island Farmer's Market (Every Sat. May - Oct) (360) 376-7660
Rose's Bakery & Café (360) 376-5805
Artisan breads baked in-house, full selection of fine wines and cheeses, gourmet groceries, kitchenware, chocolates and more. The cafe offers fresh seasonal local produce, baked goods, soups, salads, and sandwiches.
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