Guidebook for Olga
Food Scene
Doe Bay, in addition to being the island's premier organic dining spot (romantic views overlooking the bay), is also an amazing spa. Come soak at the (clothing optional) baths. Wake up early and get some privacy in the spa, then pop over to the cafe for a bruschetta, or a gourmet (yet affordable!) scramble.
Good live music on weekends, too!
Doe Bay hosts a kayak/water exploration outfit from which you can rent a kayak or sign up for a guided tour of the Sound.
21 locals recommend
Doe Bay Resort & Retreat
107 Doe Bay RdDoe Bay, in addition to being the island's premier organic dining spot (romantic views overlooking the bay), is also an amazing spa. Come soak at the (clothing optional) baths. Wake up early and get some privacy in the spa, then pop over to the cafe for a bruschetta, or a gourmet (yet affordable!) scramble.
Good live music on weekends, too!
Doe Bay hosts a kayak/water exploration outfit from which you can rent a kayak or sign up for a guided tour of the Sound.
Excellent Mexican food. Nice outdoor seating. Very family friendly, but also a good spot for a romantic dinner for two.
28 locals recommend
Mijitas Mexican Kitchen
310 A StExcellent Mexican food. Nice outdoor seating. Very family friendly, but also a good spot for a romantic dinner for two.
With patio views overlooking the Eastsound harbor, this bar & grill is hard to beat when it comes to scenic romance. Excellent oysters. Try to book a reservation at sunset for maximum breathtaking views.
34 locals recommend
The Madrona Bar & Grill
310 Main StWith patio views overlooking the Eastsound harbor, this bar & grill is hard to beat when it comes to scenic romance. Excellent oysters. Try to book a reservation at sunset for maximum breathtaking views.
This quaint café serves all sorts of pastries baked fresh in-house. They open early - grab a pastry and take it back home for a sweet breakfast!
38 locals recommend
Brown Bear Baking
29 N Beach RdThis quaint café serves all sorts of pastries baked fresh in-house. They open early - grab a pastry and take it back home for a sweet breakfast!
Parks & Nature
It's only a five-minute walk to Moran State Park from the house. The park features a network of trails that radiate around the nearby Mount Constitution. Perhaps best of all is the lake - warm and swimmable. During summer months you can rent a kayak or paddleboat to explore it hourly.
69 locals recommend
Moran State Park
3572 Olga RdIt's only a five-minute walk to Moran State Park from the house. The park features a network of trails that radiate around the nearby Mount Constitution. Perhaps best of all is the lake - warm and swimmable. During summer months you can rent a kayak or paddleboat to explore it hourly.
No stay on Orcas is complete without a trip to the summit of Mount Constitution. If it's clear outside, either hike or drive your way up to witness panoramic views of the Puget Sound.
The watchtower on the summit grants the best views and, build during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is a piece of local history.
19 locals recommend
Mount Constitution
No stay on Orcas is complete without a trip to the summit of Mount Constitution. If it's clear outside, either hike or drive your way up to witness panoramic views of the Puget Sound.
The watchtower on the summit grants the best views and, build during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is a piece of local history.
Arts & Culture
In summer, Orcas is host to a world-renowned chamber music festival! Check out the website for dates and other information: https://oicmf.org
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
In summer, Orcas is host to a world-renowned chamber music festival! Check out the website for dates and other information: https://oicmf.org
Shopping
Our own little bookstore is located in the heart of Eastsound. They have a fairly extensive collection for such a small bookstore, and a little cafe area in which you can enjoy your coffee while perusing a new book.
27 locals recommend
Darvill's Book Store
296 Main StOur own little bookstore is located in the heart of Eastsound. They have a fairly extensive collection for such a small bookstore, and a little cafe area in which you can enjoy your coffee while perusing a new book.
Essentials
If you're interested in community-grown, organic food, the co-op is your one-stop shop. Very small and locally owned, you'll find everything you need to cook a delicious feast.
25 locals recommend
Orcas Food Cooperative
138 N Beach RdIf you're interested in community-grown, organic food, the co-op is your one-stop shop. Very small and locally owned, you'll find everything you need to cook a delicious feast.
Entertainment & Activities
If it's raining outside, or your in the mood for a film, check out the Sea View Theatre for select screenings of an eclectic collection of films. Commercial flicks are also shown!
13 locals recommend
Sea View Theatre
234 A StIf it's raining outside, or your in the mood for a film, check out the Sea View Theatre for select screenings of an eclectic collection of films. Commercial flicks are also shown!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to get a cocktail or a beer. Nice atmosphere and excellent menu. Jared (the owner) is an excellent bartender and a great guy! Ask him about his sordid past in the Seattle grunge scene.
27 locals recommend
The Kitchen
249 Prune AlleyGreat place to get a cocktail or a beer. Nice atmosphere and excellent menu. Jared (the owner) is an excellent bartender and a great guy! Ask him about his sordid past in the Seattle grunge scene.
White Horse is an excellent standard pub. Good beer selection, authentic Irish atmosphere, and the cheapest/best reuben sandwich you'll find anywhere on the island.
8 locals recommend
The White Horse Pub
246 Main StWhite Horse is an excellent standard pub. Good beer selection, authentic Irish atmosphere, and the cheapest/best reuben sandwich you'll find anywhere on the island.