Guemes Island
Where I live. Everything from how to pronounce it to who discovered it is up to debate. But it is a quick ferry ride from Anacortes and you're in a whole new world. A community of 600 people just a hop and skip away from Anacortes.
Anacortes / Fidalgo
The crown jewel of Fidalgo Island, easternmost of the San Juan Islands and jump-point to the rest of the world-renowned archipelago. Fidalgo, the “drive-to” island, is accessible by bridges from the east and from Whidbey Island to the south. It is also home to the Washington State Ferry terminal, serving the rest of the San Juans and Sidney/Victoria, British Columbia.
Anacortes boasts a myriad of recreational activities for all ages, interests and skill levels. Here you can enjoy sailing, power boating, whale watching, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, golf, camping, sport fishing, bird watching, scuba diving, beach combing and much more. Anacortes is homeport for numerous sailing and power yacht charters. There are four full-service marinas and three public boat launches.
Greater San Juan Islands
There are five stops along the way with Washington State Ferries: Fidalgo, Shaw, Lopez, Orcas & San Juan Islands. And hundreds of islands in between.
Whidbey Island
With the gorgeous Deception Pass Bridge at the north end and the ferry service at the south. This is the second largest island in the contiguous United States, Long Island in New York being the first.
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