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 ₹21,379 per night from 20 May to 21 May
₹21,379
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
Nice place!
"Great views from the picture windows and porch of our waterfront cabin. The included bundle of firewood was a plus. The only negative was not being able to use the hot tub right upon opening time at 9:30 am which cut enjoyment of that feature down a lot. My boyfriend is a huge hot tub lover and we ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 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 ₹28,681 per night from 30 May to 31 May
₹28,681
per night
30 May - 31 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden.
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 ₹25,805 per night from 16 May to 17 May
₹25,805
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this hotel in Eastsound. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Darvill's Bookstore and Orcas Island Historical Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
"Magnificent views and well-appointed suites"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 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
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
Nice place!
"Great views from the picture windows and porch of our waterfront cabin. The included bundle of firewood was a plus. The only negative was not being able to use the hot tub right upon opening time at 9:30 am which cut enjoyment of that feature down a lot. My boyfriend is a huge hot tub lover and we ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

West Beach Resort
Raintree's Sandcastle
Raintree's Sandcastle
3.5 out of 5
7854 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine, WA
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (379 reviews)
"Big rooms, friendly staff and excellent location!"

Reviewed on 14 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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