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Great beaches and hikes on Camano Island
This is a great beach for kids and adults to play in the water. You'll also enjoy the nice trails in the woods. The Hobbit Trail is a must to see along with lots of bird activity. Free and parking is good. About a 10 minute drive away.
17 locals recommend
Iverson Trail Preserve
3 Iverson RdThis is a great beach for kids and adults to play in the water. You'll also enjoy the nice trails in the woods. The Hobbit Trail is a must to see along with lots of bird activity. Free and parking is good. About a 10 minute drive away.
Great beach, activities in summer months for kids, lots of hiking trails and access to boat rentals. There is a restaurant on site that has great food. Check online for restaurant hours, boat rentals and kids activities. Discovery Pass needed.
60 locals recommend
Cama Beach | Historical State Park
1880 W Camano DrGreat beach, activities in summer months for kids, lots of hiking trails and access to boat rentals. There is a restaurant on site that has great food. Check online for restaurant hours, boat rentals and kids activities. Discovery Pass needed.
Great beach access along with nice trails. No fee and limited parking.
8 locals recommend
Barnum Pont Preserve
278 S Sunrise BlvdGreat beach access along with nice trails. No fee and limited parking.
This state park offers two great beaches and hiking trails. You will need a Discovery Pass.
43 locals recommend
Camano Island State Park
2269 Lowell Point RdThis state park offers two great beaches and hiking trails. You will need a Discovery Pass.
On the north side of the Island. Short trail with a lot of bird activity. No pass required. Limited parking.
English Boom Trail
English Boom TrailOn the north side of the Island. Short trail with a lot of bird activity. No pass required. Limited parking.
Points of interest
This is one of my favorite stops. You'll find great coffee, gift shop, ice cream, restaurants, library and an open area for kids to play. A Farmer's Market is held once a week. There's also a very large playground adjacent for kids to run, climb, and get all their energy out.
21 locals recommend
Camano Commons Marketplace
848 N Sunrise BlvdThis is one of my favorite stops. You'll find great coffee, gift shop, ice cream, restaurants, library and an open area for kids to play. A Farmer's Market is held once a week. There's also a very large playground adjacent for kids to run, climb, and get all their energy out.
It is a very pretty drive to LaConner, located on the water, which many enjoy visiting. There are lots of shops, restaurants and a museum to enjoy. It is about a half hour drive. Be sure and stop at the Snow Goose Fruit Stand on your way. The best ice cream ever!
91 locals recommend
La Conner
It is a very pretty drive to LaConner, located on the water, which many enjoy visiting. There are lots of shops, restaurants and a museum to enjoy. It is about a half hour drive. Be sure and stop at the Snow Goose Fruit Stand on your way. The best ice cream ever!
The month of April Skagit County celebrates the Tulip Festival. It is a very popular destiny with crazy beautiful fields of tulips. You have to see it at least once in your life time! If possible go on a week day adventure. Floret website offers a great Tulip Festival Guide. EVERYONE LOVES to stop at the Snowgoose Fruit Stand for their amazing fresh waffle cones. Consider it lunch because they are huge!
6 locals recommend
Tulip Fields
The month of April Skagit County celebrates the Tulip Festival. It is a very popular destiny with crazy beautiful fields of tulips. You have to see it at least once in your life time! If possible go on a week day adventure. Floret website offers a great Tulip Festival Guide. EVERYONE LOVES to stop at the Snowgoose Fruit Stand for their amazing fresh waffle cones. Consider it lunch because they are huge!
Beautiful tulip gardens and displays. Fee for entrance...definitely worth it!
22 locals recommend
Roozengaarde Display Garden
15867 Beaver Marsh RdBeautiful tulip gardens and displays. Fee for entrance...definitely worth it!
There are two buildings full of about everything you can think of!
6 locals recommend
Spare Room Flea Market
1215 WA-532There are two buildings full of about everything you can think of!
Conway
Very small quaint town about 15 minutes away. Has a restaurant and several antique shops.
This is actually an 18 hole golf course on Camano island and is about a five minute drive away. There is also a restaurant onsite with indoor and outdoor eating.
Camaloch Golf Trail
Camaloch Golf TrailThis is actually an 18 hole golf course on Camano island and is about a five minute drive away. There is also a restaurant onsite with indoor and outdoor eating.
Our daughter has been here a few times for axe throwing and had so much fun. There's someone to teach you and you can bring your own munchies. There's also various classes and workshops offered. About a eight minute drive away.
7 locals recommend
Arrowhead Ranch
615 Arrowhead RdOur daughter has been here a few times for axe throwing and had so much fun. There's someone to teach you and you can bring your own munchies. There's also various classes and workshops offered. About a eight minute drive away.
Many locals travel here for bird watching. Only about a 15 minute drive away. Lots of parking, bathrooms, and good walking trail.
Skagit Wildlife Area- Leque Island Unit
25928 Eide RdMany locals travel here for bird watching. Only about a 15 minute drive away. Lots of parking, bathrooms, and good walking trail.
As a living field laboratory with support facilities and professional staff, Padilla Bay Reserve has a free indoor aquarium with lots of opportunities for kids to see what plants and animals are native to this area. Be sure to call 360 428-1558 for hours of operation. You'll also find lots of wonderful nature trails and places to explore.
12 locals recommend
Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
10441 Bayview Edison RdAs a living field laboratory with support facilities and professional staff, Padilla Bay Reserve has a free indoor aquarium with lots of opportunities for kids to see what plants and animals are native to this area. Be sure to call 360 428-1558 for hours of operation. You'll also find lots of wonderful nature trails and places to explore.
Deception Pass Bridge
North WhidbeyExplore the parks and beaches at Deception Pass.
A covered viewpoint provides a spectacular look at the Skagit Valley, San Juan Islands, Olympic Mountains, and the tulip fields. The park provides miles and miles of hiking trails.
36 locals recommend
Little Mountain Park
3000 Little Mountain RdA covered viewpoint provides a spectacular look at the Skagit Valley, San Juan Islands, Olympic Mountains, and the tulip fields. The park provides miles and miles of hiking trails.
This 24-mile survey route hugs the Chuckanut Mountains. It overlooks Samish Bay and offers gorgeous views of the San Juan Islands and Chuckanut Bay.
26 locals recommend
Chuckanut Drive
Chuckanut DriveThis 24-mile survey route hugs the Chuckanut Mountains. It overlooks Samish Bay and offers gorgeous views of the San Juan Islands and Chuckanut Bay.
Take a ferry ride from Anacortes to San Juan Islands. You can park your car and walk on the ferry for a fund day trip. Enjoy a relaxing ride, while watching for whales. You can also drive on and then spend time exploring the islands. Definitely check the ferry schedule for times and reservations.
48 locals recommend
San Juan Islands
Take a ferry ride from Anacortes to San Juan Islands. You can park your car and walk on the ferry for a fund day trip. Enjoy a relaxing ride, while watching for whales. You can also drive on and then spend time exploring the islands. Definitely check the ferry schedule for times and reservations.
Food scene
Located at Camano Commons. Outdoor and indoor seating, beer variety, good food, (fish and chips are a local favorite there).
25 locals recommend
Tapped Camano
848 N Sunrise BlvdLocated at Camano Commons. Outdoor and indoor seating, beer variety, good food, (fish and chips are a local favorite there).
This has been a local favorite for many many years. They also do take out.
18 locals recommend
Jimmy's Pizza & Pasta
9819 WA-532This has been a local favorite for many many years. They also do take out.
SAAL Brewing Company
10209 270th Street NorthwestThey carry a limited menu but what they offer is very good.
Jasmin Thai Cuisine and Sushi
8715 271st St NWThis is a favorite of locals.
For the best fish and chips and a beautiful view while you enjoy your meal, this is the place to go. Call ahead and have them save you a spot right on the water.
8 locals recommend
La Conner Sips
608 1st StFor the best fish and chips and a beautiful view while you enjoy your meal, this is the place to go. Call ahead and have them save you a spot right on the water.
Locals recommend this restaurant if you're in the mood for Mexican. Everything is super fresh and they have awesome margaritas!
21 locals recommend
COA mexican eatery in Mount Vernon
1810 Riverside DriveLocals recommend this restaurant if you're in the mood for Mexican. Everything is super fresh and they have awesome margaritas!
If you're craving amazing Italian food, this is your place. Located in the historic granary building. A true beauty!
8 locals recommend
Il Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant
100 W Montgomery StIf you're craving amazing Italian food, this is your place. Located in the historic granary building. A true beauty!
Located in the adorable small quaint town of Edison! Breadfarm is an artisan bakery focusing on naturally leavened bread, rustic pastry and pantry staples. Every item is beautiful handcrafted.
35 locals recommend
Breadfarm
5766 Cains CtLocated in the adorable small quaint town of Edison! Breadfarm is an artisan bakery focusing on naturally leavened bread, rustic pastry and pantry staples. Every item is beautiful handcrafted.
Family owned and a beautiful spot to enjoy Washington state wines. They host concerts on Friday nights during spring and summer months. Check out their website before going to purchase concert tickets. Very minimal charge on concert tickets and kids and pets are welcome.
13 locals recommend
Bertelsen Winery
20598 Starbird RdFamily owned and a beautiful spot to enjoy Washington state wines. They host concerts on Friday nights during spring and summer months. Check out their website before going to purchase concert tickets. Very minimal charge on concert tickets and kids and pets are welcome.