Eastsound, WA

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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.

Landmark Inn on Orcas Island
Landmark Inn on Orcas Island
3 out of 5
67 Main St, Eastsound, WA
The price is NT$6,351 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
NT$6,351
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Eastsound. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Popular attractions Darvill's Bookstore and Orcas Island Historical Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
"I really like staying in a condo property. The condo was very nice."

Reviewed on 2024/3/18

Landmark Inn on Orcas Island
Outlook Inn on Orcas Island
Outlook Inn on Orcas Island
3 out of 5
171 Main St, Eastsound, WA
The price is NT$9,881 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
NT$9,881
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Eastsound. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Darvill's Bookstore and Orcas Island Historical ...
9/10 Wonderful! (406 reviews)
"We were in room 44. Great clean, recently remodeled, beautiful rooms. The New Leaf Cafe has _great_ food. Nice partial view. Staff was friendly and accommodating. - No room service. Can’t call reception from your room. We will come back"

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

Outlook Inn on Orcas Island
West Beach Resort
West Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
190 Waterfront Way, Eastsound, WA
The price is NT$9,414 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
NT$9,414
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cabin in Eastsound. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Orcas Island Golf Course and North Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 2024/3/22

West Beach Resort
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
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cabin in Eastsound. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Orcas Island Golf Course and North Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 2024/3/22

West Beach Resort
Raintree's Sandcastle
Raintree's Sandcastle
3.5 out of 5
7854 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine, WA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Blaine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (369 reviews)
"I've stayed here at least 15x since 2019. It's convenient, staff is friendly and helpful. Jeannie especially she is fabulous! Poor girl had no voice when she was checking is in. Rooms are really warm and furniture in living room is not that comfy. I recommend lowering the TV on walls your neck gets ..."

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

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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Reviews of Eastsound

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 28, 2020

A lovely village with shops and really friendly people. A nice Market with a wide range of Wines

5/5 - Excellent

Judy
Nov 8, 2019

Nice area with great places to eat. Hiking is wonderful and canoeing/kayaking looked wonderful. Nice place for traveling with pets.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Oct 25, 2019

War sound was BEAUTIFUL! West Beach not at all.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Oct 21, 2019

Still crowded even in fall!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Oct 3, 2019

Nicely located for visiting Moran St Park, Deer Harbor and Turtleback Reserve, and only 15 minutes from the Ferry Terminal.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 12, 2019

Great coffee, food and shopping.

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