Top Things to do in Orcas Island
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Orcas Island, Washington (WA)
Discover the best top things to do in Orcas Island, United States including Moran State Park, Sucia Island State Park, Buck Bay Shellfish Farm, Orcas Island Pottery, Orcas Island Historical Museum, Outer Island Expeditions, Darvill's Bookstore, Obstruction Pass State Park, Turtleback Mountain, Island Hoppin' Brewery.
Restaurants in Orcas Island
1. Moran State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 582 reviews
Reviewed By debsimmonds
Thus is an awesome park with great hiking options. Some trails have beautiful views of the San Juan Islands others take you through old growth forests next to streams,lakes and waterfalls. Really beautiful. Plenty of deer on the island in including an unusual pure white buck we saw on the Little Summit hike.
2. Sucia Island State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By gregorybL4462JE - Eastsound, United States
Hard to get to, but worth the trip. Fossil beds (leave them in place), tranquil camping. Superb views. Salish Sea at tis best.
3. Buck Bay Shellfish Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By Y8905VKbeckyw
It had been several years since we'd been to Buck Bay Farm, and boy, had it grown! No longer a single room and counter, there are now essentially three rooms/barns to serve you: a restaurant/bar area, a barn where you can select your own clams, oysters, etc, and the original shed with the shellfish market portion. Staff are doing a terrific job of keeping things clean and trying to ensure social distancing, quite a feat when you consider the crowds they're serving. If you stop, be sure to try their halibut ceviche (so amazing, we had to return a second day to have it), fish & chips (salmon--hubby said it was amazing), or pick up fresh shellfish for dinner. The crab we picked up--though certainly a bit tedious to clean--was well worth the effort! We'll certainly return on our next trip.
4. Orcas Island Pottery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By karencN3549PQ - Defiance, United States
Once you take the drive down the path you find a beautiful setting with a great display of pottery throughout the yard and shop.
5. Orcas Island Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
The largest of the San Juan islands is also one of the prettiest, with rocky terrain for hiking and dramatic shorelines for kayaking and whale watching.
Reviewed By 606kathryna - Dupont, United States
This museum has lots of information of the early settlers and life on Orcas island. They have moved several small original settlers' cabins to the site and have plenty of artifacts. It was larger than I thought it would be. I spent about 45 minutes browsing the exhibits. I really enjoyed the museum and would bring more family to see it. Admission was free but you could give a suggested donation.
6. Outer Island Expeditions
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,234 reviews
30 and 12 Passenger Orca Whale and Wildlife Trips. Our Small Fast Boats get you up-close and personal with the region's famous Orca Whales! We see whales on about 97% of our tours! Join us for a group trip or you can customize your own private charter and add fishing, kayaking, island hopping, and more.
7. Darvill's Bookstore
8. Obstruction Pass State Park
9. Turtleback Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By jgold10529 - Portland, United States
While Mt Constitution gets all the love, the view from Orcas knob (AKA Turtlehead) I think are thebest on the Island. You gotta hike there and while not super hard, it is a bit of up and down, but terrain is solid so not technically difficult at all. Make sure you take the Turtlehead trail to the end, you will be rewarded
10. Island Hoppin' Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
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