Guidebook for Eastsound
Parks & Nature
a wide variety of trails, including around Mountain Lake and up Mt Constitution. Beautiful views, beautiful woods, beautiful lakes & streams.
69 locals recommend
Moran State Park
3572 Olga Rda wide variety of trails, including around Mountain Lake and up Mt Constitution. Beautiful views, beautiful woods, beautiful lakes & streams.
Food Scene
Inn at Ship Bay
326 Olga RdGourmet food, lovely setting
West Sound Cafe
4362 Crow Valley RdRight on the water in West Sound. Great wine list.
The are some really great places to eat in town --- from high-end restaurants to cute cafes to bars overlooking the water. Just park you car and walk around! The two I've recommended below are out of town, but just as appealing.
Main Street
Main StreetThe are some really great places to eat in town --- from high-end restaurants to cute cafes to bars overlooking the water. Just park you car and walk around! The two I've recommended below are out of town, but just as appealing.
Arts & Culture
Orcas Center features outstanding local productions as well as live performances from off-island artists. In addition, the Center presents live-streamed productions from the National Theater (London) and the Metropolitan Opera (New York). Outstanding local artists are featured in the lobby. More info on their web page at orcacenter.org
16 locals recommend
Orcas Center
917 Mt Baker RdOrcas Center features outstanding local productions as well as live performances from off-island artists. In addition, the Center presents live-streamed productions from the National Theater (London) and the Metropolitan Opera (New York). Outstanding local artists are featured in the lobby. More info on their web page at orcacenter.org
The Artworks is a cooperative featuring the works of more than 40 local artists --- everything from oil paintings to sculpture, to jewelry, to clothing. It's a great place to go for lunch --- there's a cafe in the back!
11 locals recommend
Orcas Island Artworks
11 Point Lawrence RdThe Artworks is a cooperative featuring the works of more than 40 local artists --- everything from oil paintings to sculpture, to jewelry, to clothing. It's a great place to go for lunch --- there's a cafe in the back!
Essentials
Island Market is a full-service grocery store with the usual breakfast items, plus lots of fresh fruits and a good selection of wine and cheeses to enjoy on the deck
46 locals recommend
Island Market
469 Market StIsland Market is a full-service grocery store with the usual breakfast items, plus lots of fresh fruits and a good selection of wine and cheeses to enjoy on the deck
Eastsound may be small, but it has just about everything you'd need --- groceries, pharmacy, hardware, and even bakeries, and cheese shops.
And there is a FARMERS' MARKET on the Village Green every Saturday from spring to fall. Since the cottage has a kitchen, you can design your menus using the delicious fresh goods from local farmers.
22 locals recommend
Eastsound
Eastsound may be small, but it has just about everything you'd need --- groceries, pharmacy, hardware, and even bakeries, and cheese shops.
And there is a FARMERS' MARKET on the Village Green every Saturday from spring to fall. Since the cottage has a kitchen, you can design your menus using the delicious fresh goods from local farmers.
Sightseeing
You can hike or drive to the top of Mt Constitutions for 360 degree views of Orcas, the San Juan Islands, and on to the Canadian Gulf Islands.
16 locals recommend
Observation Tower
You can hike or drive to the top of Mt Constitutions for 360 degree views of Orcas, the San Juan Islands, and on to the Canadian Gulf Islands.