The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Orcas Island, Washington (WA)

September 9, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best top things to do in Orcas Island, United States including Moran State Park, Sucia Island State Park, Buck Bay Shellfish Farm, Orcas Island Pottery, Orcas Island Historical Museum, Outer Island Expeditions, Darvill's Bookstore, Obstruction Pass State Park, Turtleback Mountain, Island Hoppin' Brewery.
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1. Moran State Park

3572 Olga Rd, Olga, Orcas Island, WA 98279-8556 +1 800-452-5687 http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Moran
Excellent
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5.0 based on 582 reviews

Moran State Park

Reviewed By debsimmonds

Thus is an awesome park with great hiking options. Some trails have beautiful views of the San Juan Islands others take you through old growth forests next to streams,lakes and waterfalls. Really beautiful. Plenty of deer on the island in including an unusual pure white buck we saw on the Little Summit hike.

2. Sucia Island State Park

Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Sucia%20Island
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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Sucia Island State Park

Reviewed By gregorybL4462JE - Eastsound, United States

Hard to get to, but worth the trip. Fossil beds (leave them in place), tranquil camping. Superb views. Salish Sea at tis best.

3. Buck Bay Shellfish Farm

77 Ej Young Rd, Olga, Orcas Island, WA 98279-9343 +1 360-376-5280 http://buckbayshellfishfarm.com/contact-us.html
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5.0 based on 133 reviews

Buck Bay Shellfish Farm

Reviewed By Y8905VKbeckyw

It had been several years since we'd been to Buck Bay Farm, and boy, had it grown! No longer a single room and counter, there are now essentially three rooms/barns to serve you: a restaurant/bar area, a barn where you can select your own clams, oysters, etc, and the original shed with the shellfish market portion. Staff are doing a terrific job of keeping things clean and trying to ensure social distancing, quite a feat when you consider the crowds they're serving. If you stop, be sure to try their halibut ceviche (so amazing, we had to return a second day to have it), fish & chips (salmon--hubby said it was amazing), or pick up fresh shellfish for dinner. The crab we picked up--though certainly a bit tedious to clean--was well worth the effort! We'll certainly return on our next trip.

4. Orcas Island Pottery

338 Old Pottery Rd, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA 98245-9319 +1 360-376-2813 [email protected] http://www.orcasislandpottery.com/
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5.0 based on 340 reviews

Orcas Island Pottery

Reviewed By karencN3549PQ - Defiance, United States

Once you take the drive down the path you find a beautiful setting with a great display of pottery throughout the yard and shop.

5. Orcas Island Historical Museum

181 N Beach Rd, Orcas Island, WA +1 360-376-4849 http://orcasmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Orcas Island Historical Museum

The largest of the San Juan islands is also one of the prettiest, with rocky terrain for hiking and dramatic shorelines for kayaking and whale watching.

Reviewed By 606kathryna - Dupont, United States

This museum has lots of information of the early settlers and life on Orcas island. They have moved several small original settlers' cabins to the site and have plenty of artifacts. It was larger than I thought it would be. I spent about 45 minutes browsing the exhibits. I really enjoyed the museum and would bring more family to see it. Admission was free but you could give a suggested donation.

6. Outer Island Expeditions

Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,234 reviews

Outer Island Expeditions

30 and 12 Passenger Orca Whale and Wildlife Trips. Our Small Fast Boats get you up-close and personal with the region's famous Orca Whales! We see whales on about 97% of our tours! Join us for a group trip or you can customize your own private charter and add fishing, kayaking, island hopping, and more.

7. Darvill's Bookstore

296 Main St, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA 98245-5510 +1 360-376-2135
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Darvill's Bookstore

8. Obstruction Pass State Park

Trailhead Road, Orcas Island, WA 98279-9513 +1 360-902-8844 http://parks.state.wa.us/553/Obstruction-Pass
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Obstruction Pass State Park

9. Turtleback Mountain

Wild Rose Lane, Orcas Island, WA
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Turtleback Mountain

Reviewed By jgold10529 - Portland, United States

While Mt Constitution gets all the love, the view from Orcas knob (AKA Turtlehead) I think are thebest on the Island. You gotta hike there and while not super hard, it is a bit of up and down, but terrain is solid so not technically difficult at all. Make sure you take the Turtlehead trail to the end, you will be rewarded

10. Island Hoppin' Brewery

33 Hope Ln, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA 98245-8915 +1 360-376-6079 [email protected] http://www.islandhoppinbrewery.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Island Hoppin' Brewery

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