Best 65 things to do in Anacortes, WA

Paddle the Wasp Islands from Deer Harbor with a guide

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

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

Paddle to a quiet island for a picnic, hiking, and coastal exploration

Paddle Deer Harbor at night and look for glowing plankton

Paddle Orcas Island at sunset as bioluminescent plankton light the water

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

Paddle Orcas Island’s north shore on a 2-hour guided kayak tour from Eastsound

Paddle Orcas Island’s north shore at dusk and watch the sunset from the water

Crack local Dungeness crab and dine along Orcas Island waterways

Slow down and enjoy an easygoing cruise through the San Juan Islands

Paddle Orcas Island’s north shore to remote Point Doughty

Private coastal sightseeing with island history and sunset views

Search for whales and marine wildlife on the Salish Sea

Paddle coastal waters with a naturalist guide and watch for marine wildlife

Paddle after sunset and look for bioluminescent glow

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