Guidebook for Anacortes
Sightseeing
The highest point on Fidalgo Island. A most incredible view to the south & west of the islands. You can even see the island within an island at Campbell Lake.
64 locals recommend
Mt Erie Park
The highest point on Fidalgo Island. A most incredible view to the south & west of the islands. You can even see the island within an island at Campbell Lake.
Cap Sante Park
807 W AveAnother great lookout - every visitor should see!
Great for biking and walking. An asphalt flat trail takes you all the way to March Point across the water on an old rail trestle.
Tommy Thompson Trail
Tommy Thompson TrailGreat for biking and walking. An asphalt flat trail takes you all the way to March Point across the water on an old rail trestle.
Whale watching is a very popular way to spend a day while visiting the area. Island Adventures maintains a daily whale report on their website. I highly recommend this one!
29 locals recommend
Island Adventures
712 Seafarers WayWhale watching is a very popular way to spend a day while visiting the area. Island Adventures maintains a daily whale report on their website. I highly recommend this one!
Parks & Nature
Part of Deception Pass State Park. Beachcombing, views, trails, and picnics. Love it!
11 locals recommend
Bowman Bay
Part of Deception Pass State Park. Beachcombing, views, trails, and picnics. Love it!
A MUST SEE! This city park has it all. I enjoy walking the 2.4 mile loop road that takes a mere 40 minutes and is the most beautiful place you in Anacortes. You can also drive the loop after 10am-dusk. Hiking trails, beaches, picnics and playground. This place has it all.
Washington Park Loop
Washington Park LoopA MUST SEE! This city park has it all. I enjoy walking the 2.4 mile loop road that takes a mere 40 minutes and is the most beautiful place you in Anacortes. You can also drive the loop after 10am-dusk. Hiking trails, beaches, picnics and playground. This place has it all.
Nice park with beach access on Fidalgo Bay. Great spot to watch sunrises over the Cascade Mountains.
6 locals recommend
Seafarers Memorial Park
601 Seafarers WayNice park with beach access on Fidalgo Bay. Great spot to watch sunrises over the Cascade Mountains.
Sares Head
A short hike with a beautiful view.
The #1 Visited State Park in Washington State. Only an 11 mile drive from my place.
278 locals recommend
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20The #1 Visited State Park in Washington State. Only an 11 mile drive from my place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Love this all ages venue for beer and music. Always a stellar line up of live entertainment!
29 locals recommend
Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery
320 Commercial AveLove this all ages venue for beer and music. Always a stellar line up of live entertainment!
Brown Lantern
412 Commercial AveThe best burgers & brew joint. All ages love this place.
There is a new outdoor bar/lounge on the 5th floor of the annex building. A really nice view of Guemes Channel and the boat traffic going by. The hotel bar is classy and a nice place for happy hour.
10 locals recommend
Majestic Inn & Spa
419 Commercial AveThere is a new outdoor bar/lounge on the 5th floor of the annex building. A really nice view of Guemes Channel and the boat traffic going by. The hotel bar is classy and a nice place for happy hour.
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
12885 Casino DrEntertainment & Activities
Anacortes Cinemas
415 O AveOur 3 screen movie house in Anacortes.
Food Scene
El Jinete Mexican Restaurant
509 Commercial AveWhere I go for margaritas and nachos and your ole mexician favorites.
Donut House
2719 Commercial AveNeed Donuts - Open 24 hours a Day!
You have got to know where Starbucks is! The also have a drive-through at this location.
17 locals recommend
Starbucks
9660 Old Hwy 99 North RdYou have got to know where Starbucks is! The also have a drive-through at this location.
One of the best seafood restaurant chains in the Pacific Northwest. The view you will have inside the marina is beautiful.
43 locals recommend
Anthony's At Cap Sante Marina
1207 Q AveOne of the best seafood restaurant chains in the Pacific Northwest. The view you will have inside the marina is beautiful.
GERE-a-DELI
502 Commercial AveFavorite lunch place - but closed on Sundays
Love to take and bake their thin crust gourmet pizza.
8 locals recommend
Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza
1100 SW Bowmer StLove to take and bake their thin crust gourmet pizza.
Everyone I know loves to go to Adrift. great variety of seafood options. Fine wine list for a special dinner.
38 locals recommend
Adrift Restaurant
510 Commercial AveEveryone I know loves to go to Adrift. great variety of seafood options. Fine wine list for a special dinner.
A'Town Bistro
418 Commercial AveFarm to Table dining option downtown.
Family owned small business with great tasting thai food. New location at 23rd and Commercial. Love their Pad Thai!
16 locals recommend
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
2216 Commercial AveFamily owned small business with great tasting thai food. New location at 23rd and Commercial. Love their Pad Thai!
902 Commercial Ave
902 Commercial AvenueOld fashion diner - A Great Breakfast Place
My first choice for a leisurely and yummy breakfast with friends.
26 locals recommend
Calico Cupboard Old Town Cafe
901 Commercial AveMy first choice for a leisurely and yummy breakfast with friends.
Ciao Bella
1506 Commercial AveLovely Northern Italian Restaurant.
Shopping
Our gently used department store. Open only on Tuesdays and Fridays. A great shop serving the community and donations ALL proceeds.
Soroptimist Thrift Shop
1107 3rd StOur gently used department store. Open only on Tuesdays and Fridays. A great shop serving the community and donations ALL proceeds.
Getting Around
A ferry ride into the San Juan Islands or over to Vancouver Island, Canada (bring your passport) is a wonderful experience.
18 locals recommend
Anacortes Ferry Terminal station
2100 Ferry Terminal RdA ferry ride into the San Juan Islands or over to Vancouver Island, Canada (bring your passport) is a wonderful experience.