JanaLee’s guidebook
Places to see
Washington Park: one of our favorite places on the island. A perfect spot for a fire or a picnic on the beach. The sunsets here are amazing. There is a 2 miles loop around the park. It is paved, hilly and incredibly beautiful. Walk, run or drive it…. But don't miss it! (2.9 miles)
Washington Park Loop
Washington Park LoopWashington Park: one of our favorite places on the island. A perfect spot for a fire or a picnic on the beach. The sunsets here are amazing. There is a 2 miles loop around the park. It is paved, hilly and incredibly beautiful. Walk, run or drive it…. But don't miss it! (2.9 miles)
Cap Sante Park look out: this overlooks downtown Anacortes, the marina and the and water. (2 miles)
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Cap Sante Park
807 W AveCap Sante Park look out: this overlooks downtown Anacortes, the marina and the and water. (2 miles)
Deception Pass Bridge: even if you're afraid of heights this is spectacular. If you want to walk the bridge there is a parking lot on the Whidby side. You’ll need a Discover Pass or pay a daily parking fee. Hiking down to the water is great. (6 miles)
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Deception Pass Köprüsü
North WhidbeyDeception Pass Bridge: even if you're afraid of heights this is spectacular. If you want to walk the bridge there is a parking lot on the Whidby side. You’ll need a Discover Pass or pay a daily parking fee. Hiking down to the water is great. (6 miles)
Mt Erie Park lookout: is only 2.4 miles from our house. At the top, you can see for miles and miles toward Whidbey.
64 yerel halk öneriyor
Mt Erie Park
Mt Erie Park lookout: is only 2.4 miles from our house. At the top, you can see for miles and miles toward Whidbey.
Ferry to San Juans Islands: Google it. I dare you. Just the ferry ride is worth the time. Everything else is a bonus. (1.8 miles)
48 yerel halk öneriyor
San Juan Islands
Ferry to San Juans Islands: Google it. I dare you. Just the ferry ride is worth the time. Everything else is a bonus. (1.8 miles)
Rosario beach /Bowman's bay: another great place to hike. A grassy park, picnic tables on a quiet bay. Another location that needs the Discover Pass for parking. (6 miles)
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Bowman Bay
Rosario beach /Bowman's bay: another great place to hike. A grassy park, picnic tables on a quiet bay. Another location that needs the Discover Pass for parking. (6 miles)
Rosario Plajı
Tide Pools. The best views.
Guemes Channel trail and beach: 2 options here. One way is a paved walking path along the water. The other way is a dirt path that leads to a sandy-ish beach where you can watch the ferry come and go. (4 miles)
Guemes Channel Trail
Guemes Channel TrailGuemes Channel trail and beach: 2 options here. One way is a paved walking path along the water. The other way is a dirt path that leads to a sandy-ish beach where you can watch the ferry come and go. (4 miles)
Tommy Thompson Trail: want an easy walk? This trail is flat, long, blacktop and beautiful. Right along the edge. It starts at 11th avenue and continues 3.3 miles across the Trestle.
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Tommy Thompson Trail
Tommy Thompson TrailTommy Thompson Trail: want an easy walk? This trail is flat, long, blacktop and beautiful. Right along the edge. It starts at 11th avenue and continues 3.3 miles across the Trestle.
Storvik Playground and splash pad: bring the kiddos and enjoy this fun addition to our island. (.7 miles)
John Storvik Playground
1110 32nd StStorvik Playground and splash pad: bring the kiddos and enjoy this fun addition to our island. (.7 miles)
Causland Memorial Park: (1.8 miles) This unique compact urban green space with a small amphitheater and colorful stone mosaics on the perimeter walls.
Causland Memorial Park
710 N AveCausland Memorial Park: (1.8 miles) This unique compact urban green space with a small amphitheater and colorful stone mosaics on the perimeter walls.
Anacortes Farmer's Market
611 R AveSaturday mornings 9:00am. check it out.
If you can come in April this is THE BEST! The tulips and gardens at Roozengaarde are breathtaking.
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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
311 West Kincaid StreetIf you can come in April this is THE BEST! The tulips and gardens at Roozengaarde are breathtaking.
Restaurants We Love
GERE-a-DELI
502 Commercial Ave(2.0 miles) everything is good, but the Motza is my favorite.
Snow Goose Produce (17 miles off the island but worth the drive.) Homemade ice cream the size of your head.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Snow Goose Produce
15170 Fir Island RdSnow Goose Produce (17 miles off the island but worth the drive.) Homemade ice cream the size of your head.
The Donut house: (.9 miles) my sister insists we bring a dozen when we come to visit. Open 24 hours to fill your sugar needs. Yum.
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Donut House
2719 Commercial AveThe Donut house: (.9 miles) my sister insists we bring a dozen when we come to visit. Open 24 hours to fill your sugar needs. Yum.
The Store grocery (.7 miles) if baked goods are your thing, the muffins here are amazing. Go early, they sell out.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
The Store
919 37th StThe Store grocery (.7 miles) if baked goods are your thing, the muffins here are amazing. Go early, they sell out.
Coconut Kenny's of Anacortes
1005 Commercial AvenueCoconut Kenny's (1.7 miles) my hubby’s favorite pizza.
Agave Taqueria
2520 Commercial AveAgave Taqueria(1.0 mile) my favorite local Mexican.
San Juan Lanes Bar and Grill (.9 miles) best fish and chips on the island.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
San Juan Lanes Bar & Grill
2821 Commercial AveSan Juan Lanes Bar and Grill (.9 miles) best fish and chips on the island.
Dads Diner (1.7 miles) ironically my dad's favorite restaurant. Carnivores unite! They have a food truck on Commercial and 22nd and a sit-down place on 9th and Commercial.
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Dad's Diner
906 Commercial AveDads Diner (1.7 miles) ironically my dad's favorite restaurant. Carnivores unite! They have a food truck on Commercial and 22nd and a sit-down place on 9th and Commercial.
Teriyaki Time
910 11th StTeriyaki Time (1.7 miles) Sushi? Mmmmm
Bob's Chowder Bar and BBQ Salmon (.7 miles) my son's favorite clam chowder
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Bob's Chowder Bar & BBQ Salmon
3320 Commercial AveBob's Chowder Bar and BBQ Salmon (.7 miles) my son's favorite clam chowder
Pizza Factory
3219 Commercial AvePizza Factory (.8 miles) the lunch buffet is great.
Brown Lantern ( 2.0 miles) a laid back tavern offering pub and grub, live music.
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Brown Lantern
412 Commercial AveBrown Lantern ( 2.0 miles) a laid back tavern offering pub and grub, live music.