Heather's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Deception Pass Bridge
North WhidbeyBowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park
4402 Bowman Bay RdGreat day hiking , may even see whales
Mt Erie Park
Breathtaking views of the islands and mountains
Cap Sante Park
807 W AveSkagit Valley Tulip Festival
311 West Kincaid StreetFood scene
Shrimp Shack
6168 State Rte 20The absolute best place to have dinner in Anacortes if you are looking for real authentic Italian. The service is so great; they treat you like family.
11 locals recommend
Nonna Luisa Ristorante
314 Commercial AveThe absolute best place to have dinner in Anacortes if you are looking for real authentic Italian. The service is so great; they treat you like family.
Their short ribs are to die for! All locally sourced farm to table foods with a unique innovative menu. Awesome cocktail menu too! The atmosphere is rustic farmhouse with an open kitchen. One of our favorites!
36 locals recommend
A'Town Bistro
418 Commercial AveTheir short ribs are to die for! All locally sourced farm to table foods with a unique innovative menu. Awesome cocktail menu too! The atmosphere is rustic farmhouse with an open kitchen. One of our favorites!
Adrift Restaurant
510 Commercial Ave13moons Restaurant
12885 Casino DrThe Fork at Skagit Bay
513 1st StreetThe Fairhaven
100 North Burlington BoulevardThe best pastries and baked items and HUGE muffins! Also great beer and wine selection. This place is a little bit of nostalgia and history.
17 locals recommend
The Store
919 37th StThe best pastries and baked items and HUGE muffins! Also great beer and wine selection. This place is a little bit of nostalgia and history.
They have the best coffee in town with locally sourced coffee roasters and housemade syrups. Bruise through books while waiting
10 locals recommend
Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse
520 Commercial AveThey have the best coffee in town with locally sourced coffee roasters and housemade syrups. Bruise through books while waiting
Fun things to do
Swinomish Golf Links
12518 Christianson RdHellams Vineyard
109 1st StWe love the one hour scenic drive down Whidbey Island to Langley. The drive itself is lovely as you pass by quaint waterfront towns, farmland, and beautiful scenery.
117 locals recommend
Langley
We love the one hour scenic drive down Whidbey Island to Langley. The drive itself is lovely as you pass by quaint waterfront towns, farmland, and beautiful scenery.
City advice
Don't miss
Saturdays market is a must do while here.
Food trucks, flowers, garden veggies, berries, locally made goods. LIVE music
Don't miss
Waterfront concerts Friday nights starting in July
Starting in July waterfront live music concerts at Seafarers Park run Friday nights and sometimes on Wednesday night as well. Check the Port of Anacortes calendar. Bring a blanket pack a picnic or get dinner from a food truck.