Area
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Nearest travel links
| Airport | Eastsound |
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| Ferry | Orcas Ferry Landing 15.00 km |
| Car | Car essential |
How to get there
There are several modes of transportation to Orcas Island. Most often, people fly into Seattle or Bellingham, rent a car and take one of the iconic Washington State Ferries from Anacortes to the islands. Shuttle buses are also available to take you to the ferry landing. You now have the ability to make a reservation on the ferry for your car (walk-on passengers don’t require reservations.) It’s suggested to make check the website for Washington State Ferries and make reservations for your trip to Orcas, and your return to Anacortes.
Visitors can also come by private boat, airplane or seaplane (including Kenmore Air) directly from several locations depending on the season. No matter how you get here, the scenery is spectacular and getting here is half the fun!
Activities near Deer Harbor
| Sports | Water sports, Fishing |
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| Great for | Walking trips, Rural or countryside trips, Beach or lakeside relaxation, Cycling trips |
Getting around
Orcas Island is 57 square miles BIG; It is the largest island in the San Juan Island chain in NW Washington. Because of its shape, it also has the most waterfront. In order to appreciate all that it offers, we recommend guests have a car. Most guests rent a car and drive it onto the ferry; for those walking on, rental cars are available on island. Foot traffic inter-island is free so that guests can explore the other islands cruising on the ferries. Guests have also brought bicycles and kayaks (both are also available to rent on island) to explore the nooks and hamlets as well as the surrounding sea.