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GETTING THERE
You’ll see long lines at the ferry terminal even in the off-season. And since you can’t make reservations for a spot, you’ll need to get there early. You can contact WSDOT for help figuring out when to arrive, but you should be prepared for about an hour’s wait time on the weekends. If you drive, fill up before you get to the island, where gas prices are much higher than on the mainland.
DINING
Allium
Locally-focused dinner and brunch with a view. Hours fluctuate depending on the season.
310 Main Street, Eastsound |www.alliumonorcas.com
Lily on Orcas
Lopez Island ice cream and take-out sushi by Allium. Hours fluctuate depending on the season.
310 Main Street, Eastsound |www.lillyonorcas.com
New Leaf Café
French cuisine meets the Northwest for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hours vary by season.
171 Main Street, Eastsound | www.newleafcafeorcas.com
Doe Bay Café: Farm-to-table breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours vary by season.
107 Doe Bay Road, Olga |www.doebay.com
SHOPPING
Orcas Island Farmer’s Market
Saturdays May through September from 10am-3pm
Village Green, Eastsound | www.orcasislandfarmersmarket.org
Coffelt Farm stand
Produce, meat, eggs and yarn; Tues-Sat 1-6pm, year-round
1071 Crow Valley Rd., Eastsound |www.coffeltfarm.org
Black Dog Farm Stand
Produce, meat, eggs, flowers, trees and shrubs. Tue & Thur, 12-6pm, May through the end of the harvest season.
1725 Mt. Baker Rd., Eastsound
SLEEPING
Once In a Blue Moon/Sleeping Sea
Working farm, tours by appointment, and rental units.
412 Eastman Rd., Eastsound |www.onceinabluemoonfarm.com
Doe Bay Resort and Retreat
Rustic cabins, yurts, domes and tent sites on the water.
107 Doe Bay Road, Olga | www.doebay.com
Pebble Cove Farm
Suites with a beach view and an onsite organic garden.
3341 Deer Harbor Rd., Eastsound | www.pebblecovefarm.com
Turtlehead Farm
Working farm on Turtleback Mountain.
231 Lime Quarry Rd.,Eastsound | www.turtleheadfarm.com
LEARNING
Coffelt Farm: Courses range from beekeeping to farming to fruit tree care and more. www.coffeltfarm.org
Bullock’s Permaculture Homestead: Permaculture workshops and courses plus site tours. 890 Channel Rd., Eastsound |www.permacultureportal.com
Related: The Blessings of Orcas
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