on the coast of orcas island with harbor views, this relaxed family-run inn with guest rooms and cottages is 3 miles from jones island state park and half a mile from cayou quay marina. there's a shared lounge with a tv. all include coffeemakers and free wi-fi; most have fireplaces. for a surcharge, pets are allowed in some areas. it's 6 miles from turtleback mountain north trailhead. an informal restaurant offers a patio overlooking a lawn with a wooded backdrop. lodging options include rustic rooms with private bathrooms in a log cabin, homey suites with kitchens and separate living areas, and individual cottages with decks and hot tubs. Paine Field 2 hr 51
Moran State Park (27 min) Expansive park featuring campgrounds, 5 lakes, hikes & an observation tower with panoramic views. Turtleback Mountain Preserve (13 min) The Whale Museum - Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop Open (1 hr 13) Institution presenting artwork, artifacts & programs focused on whales & the Salish sea ecosystem. Spencer Spit State Park (1 hr 2) A beachfront park with a lagoon, sand-splits, camping, boating, crabbing & picnicking opportunities. Lime Kiln Lighthouse (1 hr 29) Lighthouse, park, killer whale, and whale watching San Juan Island National Historical Park (1 hr 27) Scenic oceanfront park offering native prairies, wooded trails, whale sightings & a visitor center. Turtleback Mountain (15 min) Resembling a turtle shell, this mountain preserve features forested hiking trails & stunning views. English Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park (1 hr 27) Remains of a mid-19th-century settlement with historic outbuildings & exhibitions, plus a boat dock. Jones Island (12 min) Jones Island Marine State Park (11 min) This sprawling park accessed by boat offers primitive campsites, trails & beaches. Obstruction Pass State Park (40 min) Waterside space featuring campsites, interpretive trails, beach activities, picnic areas & fishing. Lime Kiln Point State Park (1 hr 28) Shoreline day-use park with a lighthouse offering land-based whale-watching, hiking trails & more. Mount Constitution (45 min) Steep mountain with hiking trails & a stone watchtower at the summit offering scenic views. |