Guidebook for Anacortes
Sightseeing
Don't miss the Cap Sante Viewpoint for a 360 degree perspective of the area, catch a great sunrise or sunset, watch the sailboat races, or just ponder the views.
35 locals recommend
Cap Sante Park
807 W AveDon't miss the Cap Sante Viewpoint for a 360 degree perspective of the area, catch a great sunrise or sunset, watch the sailboat races, or just ponder the views.
Parks & Nature
Miles of trails within walking distance of home. Little Cranberry Lake and the Beaver houses. Don't use the map locator for this one (that just goes to the City offices). You can enter from Hartford or Kansas nearby.
14 locals recommend
Anacortes Community Forest Land
Miles of trails within walking distance of home. Little Cranberry Lake and the Beaver houses. Don't use the map locator for this one (that just goes to the City offices). You can enter from Hartford or Kansas nearby.
Great system of hiking trails, breathtaking viewpoints, boat launch, beach, picnic area, and dock.
63 locals recommend
Washington Park
Washington Park LoopGreat system of hiking trails, breathtaking viewpoints, boat launch, beach, picnic area, and dock.
This is a short, relatively easy trail leading to stunning views of Deception Pass, the Straights of Juan De Fuca, Lopez Island, Vancouver Island/Port Townsend and the Olympic Mountain range on a clear day. A hidden gem right here on Fidalgo Island.
12 locals recommend
Sharpe Park
14692 Rosario RdThis is a short, relatively easy trail leading to stunning views of Deception Pass, the Straights of Juan De Fuca, Lopez Island, Vancouver Island/Port Townsend and the Olympic Mountain range on a clear day. A hidden gem right here on Fidalgo Island.
Arts & Culture
Anacortes Museum
1305 8th StGreat displays about the history of the area.
Entertainment & Activities
Catch a play at ACT. They have a collection of local, talented actors and musicians.
10 locals recommend
Anacortes Community Theatre
918 M AveCatch a play at ACT. They have a collection of local, talented actors and musicians.
Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings May - October. Great local food, artists, and musicians.
20 locals recommend
Anacortes Farmer's Market
611 R AveSaturday mornings and Wednesday evenings May - October. Great local food, artists, and musicians.
Essentials
Safeway
911 11th StFood Scene
Great views of the marina, great food, indoor and outdoor seating. For a more casual setting, try the Cabana's burgers, sandwiches, etc. and have fun at Bocce Ball pits.
43 locals recommend
Anthony's At Cap Sante Marina
1207 Q AveGreat views of the marina, great food, indoor and outdoor seating. For a more casual setting, try the Cabana's burgers, sandwiches, etc. and have fun at Bocce Ball pits.
Dad's Diner
906 Commercial AveIf you like biscuits and gravy, don't miss this one!
Great coffee. John employs students from the local Deaf & Hard of Hearing school.
6 locals recommend
Johnny Picasso's
501 Commercial AveGreat coffee. John employs students from the local Deaf & Hard of Hearing school.
Everything Else
Dad's Diner
906 Commercial AveIf you like biscuits and gravy, don't miss this one!
Secret Cove
209 T AveGreat seafood dishes. Check out the upstairs deck for amazing views.
Great coffee. John employs students from the local Deaf & Hard of Hearing school.
6 locals recommend
Johnny Picasso's
501 Commercial AveGreat coffee. John employs students from the local Deaf & Hard of Hearing school.