Activities

Adventure is just outside the doorstep at San Juan Passage.  The area is abundant with a diverse array of activities to suit every lifestyle.

• Boating
  With six marinas that provide quick access to the San Juan and Gulf islands, Anacortes is considered one of major boating centers in the country
• Shopping
  Chic boutiques and book stores sit just down the street from working shipyards, boat slips and marine chandleries.  Foodies love the farmers' market with fresh organic foods.
• Dining
  Seafood lovers can get their shrimp or crab fresh off the boats, or artfully prepared at a host of fine restaurants.
• Art Galleries & Antiques
  Anacortes boasts a host of art galleries and over 25 antique vendors.  It also hosts the annual three-day Anacortes Arts Festival. 
• Entertainment
  Anacortes hosts the Anacortes Community Theatre and the Anacortes Jazz Festival, along with year-round opportunities for enriching cultural experiences.
• Whale Watching
  Anacortes is known as the “Home Port” to the San Juan Islands and is the perfect departure point for guaranteed whale watching and wildlife cruises.
• Nature
  Anacortes offers a breathtaking wildlife environment and is perfect place to enjoy observe the resident Orca whale pods and other marine life, as well as the impressive bird popluation.