Guidebook for Anacortes
Food Scene
Vagabond Station
2120 Commercial AveBest late night place for a whole lotta good food and drinks!
Dad's Diner
906 Commercial AveBest breakfast for hungry people.
One of the favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. Consistent, quality food and excellent service. Weekends and holidays reservations required, but worth it!
38 locals recommend
Adrift Restaurant
510 Commercial AveOne of the favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. Consistent, quality food and excellent service. Weekends and holidays reservations required, but worth it!
Anthony's is a regional chain offering Pacific Northwest seafood and views of the Cap Sante Marina. They also have outdoor seating in a more casual dining experience in their neighboring Cabana.
43 locals recommend
Anthony's At Cap Sante Marina
1207 Q AveAnthony's is a regional chain offering Pacific Northwest seafood and views of the Cap Sante Marina. They also have outdoor seating in a more casual dining experience in their neighboring Cabana.
A'Town Bistro
418 Commercial AveGo for the clam chowder!
Great sandwiches, soups, and desserts. Friday pasta nights are a good family option too.
18 locals recommend
GERE-a-DELI
502 Commercial AveGreat sandwiches, soups, and desserts. Friday pasta nights are a good family option too.
A Mid Town drive through or drop in coffee house worth checking out. Locally owned and operated this small business is a good spot for a breakfast sandwich or try one of their fresh baked goods. Worth it!
7 locals recommend
Penguin Coffee LLC
2119 Commercial AveA Mid Town drive through or drop in coffee house worth checking out. Locally owned and operated this small business is a good spot for a breakfast sandwich or try one of their fresh baked goods. Worth it!
Parks & Nature
Best all round park for leisurely walks, trails and hikes, bird watching, Spring wildflowers, camping, Summer picnics.
63 locals recommend
Washington Park
Washington Park LoopBest all round park for leisurely walks, trails and hikes, bird watching, Spring wildflowers, camping, Summer picnics.
Close to home and worth it! Little Cranberry is a locals favorite for summertime swimming, kayaking, and SUPing. It's great place to explore by trail or water.
Little Cranberry Lake
Close to home and worth it! Little Cranberry is a locals favorite for summertime swimming, kayaking, and SUPing. It's great place to explore by trail or water.
I take my dogs here to explore the shore and swim when the tides low. A great place for a picnic, disc golf (in the woods), or hike to the top of Cap Sante for the awesome views!
Kiwanis Waterfront Park
I take my dogs here to explore the shore and swim when the tides low. A great place for a picnic, disc golf (in the woods), or hike to the top of Cap Sante for the awesome views!
The views of Fidalgo and downtown Anacortes (especially at sunset) are awesome! Do it!
35 locals recommend
Cap Sante Park
807 W AveThe views of Fidalgo and downtown Anacortes (especially at sunset) are awesome! Do it!
Arts & Culture
Skagit Art Music - The SAM Project: is your best regional source for all the arts, music, and culinary news, events, and announcements in and around Skagit Valley. Find it online, and Facebook and Instagram.
Skagit Art Music - The SAM Project
Skagit Art Music - The SAM Project: is your best regional source for all the arts, music, and culinary news, events, and announcements in and around Skagit Valley. Find it online, and Facebook and Instagram.
Anacortes Museum
1305 8th StEssentials
The Market at Anacortes
1519 Commercial AveBest local grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locals favorite with outdoor seating out back. Decent burgers and a large selection of regional brews. Weekend evenings live entertainment.
30 locals recommend
Brown Lantern
412 Commercial AveLocals favorite with outdoor seating out back. Decent burgers and a large selection of regional brews. Weekend evenings live entertainment.
H2O
314 Commercial AveLive music and DJ with room to dance.
Good place to mingle with the locals over a beer and fish sandwich. Nice spot to meet friends and on the patio out back. Check their calendar for schedule of live entertainment.
29 locals recommend
Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery
320 Commercial AveGood place to mingle with the locals over a beer and fish sandwich. Nice spot to meet friends and on the patio out back. Check their calendar for schedule of live entertainment.
Sightseeing
Island Adventures
712 Seafarers WayBest Orca whale watching tours on the island!
Cap Sante Park
807 W AveGuemes Island Ferry Terminal
500 I AveShopping
Pelican is a family-owned and operated USED book store that also serves up a mean cup of Jo!
10 locals recommend
Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse
520 Commercial AvePelican is a family-owned and operated USED book store that also serves up a mean cup of Jo!