
Planning a Trip to Orcas Island?
Our Visitor Information Specialists will help you with questions about getting to the island, where to stay and eat, and all the great activities you can enjoy. Just call or Email!
Orcas Island an “Island Paradise”
ForbesTraveler.com names Orcas Island as one of their 10 Island Paradises in America in this online account. We agree, and you will too! Contact the Chamber today to make your trip a reality!
Visitor Guide & Map Available Online!
The New 2009 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guide and Map can now be downloaded and printed from our website! Click Here to get your copy.
People visit or live here for various reasons, but all of those reasons are invariably linked to the natural beauty the island possesses. The wildlife enjoys it as well. Here, eagles soar, whales breach, various species of birds gather, deer graze contentedly and otters and fish swim in the surrounding waters.
Orcas is best described as rural. Opportunities for outdoor activities abound. Mount Constitution, the highest point in the San Juan archipelago, promises splendid vistas from its 2409-foot summit. Moran State park features several lakes which host various activities.
Miles of shoreline ribbon the island with numerous beaches, both public and private. Surrounding land masses offer the San Juans protection from harsh weather, so the islands enjoy a year round climate that is more moderate than other locations in the Pacific Northwest.
The islanders gather in several quaint villages dotted around the island, with Eastsound being the major hub of island activity. Each community is unique and celebrates its individuality in different ways throughout the year.
This beautiful island has something for everyone … kayak in the Puget Sound; climb a mountain trail to enjoy the beautiful vistas; see Orca whales and marine wildlife; stroll through Eastsound village, exploring the small town shops; enjoy a wide array of superb dining choices; or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of Orcas Island. The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce hopes a visit to our island is in your plans. Please let us know how we can help.