Eastsound Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Eastsound showing café scenes, signage and flowers
This picturesque village on Orcas Island is famous for its galleries and museums, wildlife spotting, farmers market and historic buildings.

Overlooking Fishing Bay, pretty Eastsound is the largest village of Orcas Island. Visit Eastsound to browse galleries and museums, join sea kayaking and whale watching tours, check out markets and cycle to state parks and viewpoints.

One of your first ports of call should be the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Find photographs and artifacts relating to the history of the island’s Native American communities and European-American settlers. Look for a bison skull, which is reputedly 14,000 years old. The exhibits are displayed in six reconstructed homestead cabins from the late 1800s. Ask about tours of the island’s historic hotels, including the 19th-century Outlook Inn and century-old Orcas Hotel.

Eastsound’s galleries showcase the artistic talents of the islanders. Go to the Orcas Island Artworks to see the pottery and ceramics, jewelry, paintings and wood sculptures of over 40 local artists. Watch a cabaret show or performance of a Shakespeare play at the Orcas Center. Throughout the year the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival hosts classical music concerts in addition to an open-air summer festival in August.

Don’t miss the village’s Farmers’ Market, which takes place every Saturday, from May to November. Sample everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to oysters and island-roasted coffee or shop for artisanal goods such as jewelry, pottery and clothing. Everything is grown or crafted by local farmers and artisans.

Join a whale-watching tour to spot gray and humpback whales and orcas. Tours depart from Brandt’s Landing and the peak spotting season is from April to October.

Sign up for a sea kayaking adventure and the chance to spot eagles and herons, otters and sea lions, among other wildlife.

Rent a bike and explore areas outside of Eastsound, such as state parks, mountains and lakes. Moran State Park, Cascade Lake and Turtleback Mountain are all about 30 minutes away by bike.

To get to Eastsound, travel by ferry from Anacortes, Washington State, to the Orcas Village ferry landing. From here it is a 20-minute drive to the village. You can also fly from Anacortes and Seattle to the Orcas Island Airport, which is walking distance from the village’s center.

West Beach Resort
West Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
190 Waterfront Way, Eastsound, WA
The price is ₹25,484 per night from 28 May to 29 May
₹25,484
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cabin in Eastsound. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Orcas Island Golf Course and North Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"We loved our cabin with a view of the water. Kitchen was stocked with spices, oil, coffee, pots and pans and dishes - everything we needed. Fireplace was toasty with free firewood. We’ll be back!"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2024

West Beach Resort
Outlook Inn on Orcas Island
Outlook Inn on Orcas Island
3 out of 5
171 Main St, Eastsound, WA
The price is ₹30,402 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹30,402
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Eastsound. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Darvill's Bookstore and Orcas Island Historical ...
9/10 Wonderful! (412 reviews)
"The room was beautiful and the staff was lovely when we had any questions. Also the restaurant in the Inn was wonderful for brunch!"

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Outlook Inn on Orcas Island
Landmark Inn on Orcas Island
Landmark Inn on Orcas Island
3 out of 5
67 Main St, Eastsound, WA
The price is ₹25,734 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹25,734
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Eastsound. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Darvill's Bookstore and Orcas Island Historical ...
9/10 Wonderful! (121 reviews)
"Fabulous beds, great view, comfy furnishings and very convenient; everything is walkable. But the shower had issues, the toilet was hard to flush, there were ants in the bathtub and splinters in the stair rail. Still, I would (and will) stay there again!"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Landmark Inn on Orcas Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
West Beach Resort
West Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
190 Waterfront Way, Eastsound, WA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cabin in Eastsound. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Orcas Island Golf Course and North Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"We loved our cabin with a view of the water. Kitchen was stocked with spices, oil, coffee, pots and pans and dishes - everything we needed. Fireplace was toasty with free firewood. We’ll be back!"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2024

West Beach Resort
Raintree's Sandcastle
Raintree's Sandcastle
3.5 out of 5
7854 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine, WA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Blaine. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (393 reviews)
"Loved it. People nice. Room clean. Safe. Amazing views. Will be back."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Raintree's Sandcastle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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