Guidebook for Anacortes
Food Scene
Best late night place for a whole lotta good food and drinks!
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Vagabond Station
2120 Commercial AveBest late night place for a whole lotta good food and drinks!
Dad's Diner
906 Commercial AveBest breakfast for hungry people.
One of the favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. Consistent, quality food and excellent service. Weekends and holidays reservations required, but worth it!
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Adrift Restaurant
510 Commercial AveOne of the favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. Consistent, quality food and excellent service. Weekends and holidays reservations required, but worth it!
Anthony's is a regional chain offering Pacific Northwest seafood and views of the Cap Sante Marina. They also have outdoor seating in a more casual dining experience in their neighboring Cabana.
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Anthony's At Cap Sante Marina
1207 Q AveAnthony's is a regional chain offering Pacific Northwest seafood and views of the Cap Sante Marina. They also have outdoor seating in a more casual dining experience in their neighboring Cabana.
A'Town Bistro
418 Commercial AveGo for the clam chowder!
Great sandwiches, soups, and desserts. Friday pasta nights are a good family option too.
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GERE-a-DELI
502 Commercial AveGreat sandwiches, soups, and desserts. Friday pasta nights are a good family option too.
A Mid Town drive through or drop in coffee house worth checking out. Locally owned and operated this small business is a good spot for a breakfast sandwich or try one of their fresh baked goods. Worth it!
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Penguin Coffee LLC
2119 Commercial AveA Mid Town drive through or drop in coffee house worth checking out. Locally owned and operated this small business is a good spot for a breakfast sandwich or try one of their fresh baked goods. Worth it!
Locally owned and operated, Tasha's place is worth the wait! Try the poke bowl or the smash burger - both local favortes. She also offers nightly specials. Dine in or dine al alfresco and watch the local scene stroll by. Reservations recommended.
Tasha Lee's Table
Locally owned and operated, Tasha's place is worth the wait! Try the poke bowl or the smash burger - both local favortes. She also offers nightly specials. Dine in or dine al alfresco and watch the local scene stroll by. Reservations recommended.
Go for the huge selection of gently used books, but stay for the fresh pressed jo and delicious baked goods. Their selection of original printed cards are worth perusing while you're there.
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Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse
520 Commercial AveGo for the huge selection of gently used books, but stay for the fresh pressed jo and delicious baked goods. Their selection of original printed cards are worth perusing while you're there.
The Brown (as it's known to locals) is an original seaside tavern with all the trimmings. Locally owned and operations since forever, The Brown is a locals hangout with good grub, and occasional music. We love the lamb burger!
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Brown Lantern
412 Commercial AveThe Brown (as it's known to locals) is an original seaside tavern with all the trimmings. Locally owned and operations since forever, The Brown is a locals hangout with good grub, and occasional music. We love the lamb burger!
Parks & Nature
Best all round park for leisurely walks, trails and hikes, bird watching, Spring wildflowers, camping, Summer picnics.
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Washington Park
Washington Park LoopBest all round park for leisurely walks, trails and hikes, bird watching, Spring wildflowers, camping, Summer picnics.
Close to home and worth it! Little Cranberry is a locals favorite for summertime swimming, kayaking, and SUPing. It's great place to explore by trail or water.
Little Cranberry Lake
Close to home and worth it! Little Cranberry is a locals favorite for summertime swimming, kayaking, and SUPing. It's great place to explore by trail or water.
I take my dogs here to explore the shore and swim when the tides low. A great place for a picnic, disc golf (in the woods), or hike to the top of Cap Sante for the awesome views!
Kiwanis Waterfront Park
I take my dogs here to explore the shore and swim when the tides low. A great place for a picnic, disc golf (in the woods), or hike to the top of Cap Sante for the awesome views!
The views of Fidalgo and downtown Anacortes (especially at sunset) are awesome! Do it!
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Cap Sante Park
807 W AveThe views of Fidalgo and downtown Anacortes (especially at sunset) are awesome! Do it!
Essentials
The Market at Anacortes
1519 Commercial AveBest local grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locals favorite with outdoor seating out back. Decent burgers and a large selection of regional brews. Weekend evenings live entertainment.
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Brown Lantern
412 Commercial AveLocals favorite with outdoor seating out back. Decent burgers and a large selection of regional brews. Weekend evenings live entertainment.
Good place to mingle with the locals over a beer and fish sandwich. Nice spot to meet friends and on the patio out back. Check their calendar for schedule of live entertainment.
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Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery
320 Commercial AveGood place to mingle with the locals over a beer and fish sandwich. Nice spot to meet friends and on the patio out back. Check their calendar for schedule of live entertainment.
Sightseeing
Island Adventures
712 Seafarers WayBest Orca whale watching tours on the island!
Cap Sante Park
807 W AveGuemes Island Ferry Terminal
500 I AveShopping
Pelican is a family-owned and operated USED book store that also serves up a mean cup of Jo!
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Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse
520 Commercial AvePelican is a family-owned and operated USED book store that also serves up a mean cup of Jo!
Arts & Live Music
Possibly one of the largest arts festivals on the west coast, the Arts Fest is a three day takeover of Anacortes. The event kicks off with a juried fine arts show, followed by a street fair of arts and crafts, entertainment, and a large selection of food trucks. Plan your trip the first weekend of August - arrive early and stay a day late. RSVP any restaurants you plan to sample. @AnacortesOldTownRetreat is within walking distance of everything!
Anacortes Arts Festival
505 O AvePossibly one of the largest arts festivals on the west coast, the Arts Fest is a three day takeover of Anacortes. The event kicks off with a juried fine arts show, followed by a street fair of arts and crafts, entertainment, and a large selection of food trucks. Plan your trip the first weekend of August - arrive early and stay a day late. RSVP any restaurants you plan to sample. @AnacortesOldTownRetreat is within walking distance of everything!