Best 50 things to do in Anacortes, WA

Rent a sea kayak in Friday Harbor with safety gear included

Rent stable sea kayaks in Friday Harbor with GPS tracking—no experience needed

Paddle after sunset to look for bioluminescence with a trained naturalist guide

Paddle San Juan Island with a biologist guide on a 3-hour beginner-friendly tour

Paddle San Juan Island shores with a biologist guide

Spot orcas, humpbacks, and minke whales on an educational cruise led by expert naturalists

Take the helm or relax aboard a 1948 wooden sloop

Savor golden-hour views and wildlife on a relaxed 2-hour evening cruise

Cruise the San Juan Islands on a small-group orca watch with a free return trip if you don’t spot whales

Search for whales and marine wildlife on the Salish Sea

Paddle calm coastal waters at sunset with a naturalist guide

Enjoy a private sail with a licensed captain and choose a relaxed or more thrilling ride

Build confidence with arena and trail time plus personalized wrangler guidance

Enjoy a guided trail ride for ages 3+ with a safety class—no experience needed

Ride with experienced guides; ages 8+ and no experience required

Let ages 3–7 groom ponies and enjoy a relaxed trail or arena ride in a fun, 1-hour session

Ride mountain trails with Skagit Valley views on a semi-private horseback tour

Ride a scenic mountain trail with Skagit Valley views

Learn to ride with one-on-one or small-group instruction tailored to beginners

Birthday trail ride with picnic area time (ages 8+, up to 8 riders)

Paddle to Yellow Island in small groups and see seasonal wildflowers on a guided kayak tour

Kayak from Deer Harbor and break for a picnic on a state park island

Paddle Orcas Island at sunset as bioluminescent plankton light the water

Crack local Dungeness crab and dine along Orcas Island waterways