Location: Anacortes
Top Things to do in Anacortes
Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Anacortes, Washington (WA)
Anacortes /ˌænəˈkɔːrtəs/ is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The name "Anacortes" is an adaptation of the name of Anne Curtis Bowman, who was the wife of early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman. Anacortes' population was 15,778 at the time of the 2010 census. It is one of two principal cities of and included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Island Adventures
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5.0 based on 774 reviews
We pride ourselves as being one of the most experienced and dedicated whale-watching companies in Washington. Because of our very high success rate, Island Adventures was one of the first and only companies to guarantee whale sightings on every tour - but it's our team of highly qualified crew that will make your trip unforgettable! They boast over 100 years of combined experience in the islands, over 4100 days with the whales, and have led excursions for over 80,000 satisfied customers.
2. Highliner Charters
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5.0 based on 161 reviews
Guided salmon and bottom fishing charter trips in the beautiful San Juan Islands of Washington State. There is no way to describe the excitement of putting folks on their first king salmon, giant lingcod, or huge halibut. The smile is from ear to ear, you can almost see their hearts pounding through their chests, and their hands shake for an hour afterward in response to the adrenaline. The stories get told, and the memories last a life time.
3. Anacortes Kayak Tours
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5.0 based on 707 reviews
Join our professionally guided sea kayaking tours into the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Family owned and operated, our headquarters are in Anacortes (Fidalgo Island) where we depart on day trips and kayak-camping trips into the San Juan Islands. We also offer day tours and overnight camping adventures departing from San Juan Island and Orcas Island. No prior kayaking experience necessary, let our fun and professional trip leaders worry about the details so that you can relax and enjoy the experience. Join us!
4. R&R Charters
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5.0 based on 123 reviews
Have you ever wanted to escape into the beautiful San Juan islands for a day fishing? If you have, then R&R Charters is the place for you! We’re located in scenic Anacortes Washington, the gateway to the breathtaking San Juan Islands. From one of the largest, most comfortable, and advanced vessels in the Anacortes or Bellingham charter fishing fleet, you can experience the rush of landing that Salmon, Halibut, or Lingcod of your dreams.
5. Harbor SUP
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
HarborSUP offers Stand Up Paddle Board Tours, Sales, and Lessons for Whidbey Island and Anacortes. Our Tours depart from Bowman Bay located in Deception Pass State Park.
6. Wild Venture Charters
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Providers of custom fishing charters in the beautiful San Juan Islands. We fish for Salmon, Lingcod, Halibut, Shrimp and Crab year round. We have a custom 28' Aluminum vessel with a large heated cabin with private stand up head for your comfort.
7. Skagit Guided Adventures
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
30 years safely guiding Adventures in Nature! We specialize in Soft Adventures in Nature: very small group Day Hikes, Nature, Birding, Tulips, Wildflowers, Fall and Sightseeing Tours around San Juan Islands, Anacortes, Skagit Valley, Mount Baker and the North Cascades National Park in NW Washington. Satisfaction Guaranteed!
8. R&R Whale Watching Charters
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Small group whale watching and sightseeing tours. Combination, fishing, crabbing and whale watching tours in Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands.
9. Guemes Mountain Trail
10. Sharpe Park
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By pwasson3 - Anacortes, United States
Past few years Wa Trails Association and well as other volunteers have upgraded the trails to make a fabulous trail system that is very user friendly with lots of signs pointing the way. The trail heads west from the parking lot and then turns either south or eventually north to make a 'T' along the ocean bluff. The south branch goes to Sares Head, a huge bluff that looks west to the Olympic mts on the Olympic Peninsula or west to the San Juan Islands. It takes 15 min or so to walk to the bluff from the parking lot on Rosario Rd. If you walk to the south end of the bluff you can see Deception Pass and Whidbey Island. The view is always different with the changing weather, clouds, wind and a wonderful place for watching the sunsets all year round!
