ZeKiwi’s Guidebook for Anacortes Area

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ZeKiwi’s Guidebook for Anacortes Area

Food Scene

Est. 2019 in the quaint town of Bow (some might call it Edison). Interesting beer and pizza selection. We ordered the "Fuzzy Pig" -- combo of bacon and peach. So. Good!
Very popular breakfast and lunch spot in Anacortes. The wait is worth it.
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Dad's Diner
906 Commercial Ave
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Very popular breakfast and lunch spot in Anacortes. The wait is worth it.
Excellent food. Call ahead for reservations to make sure they can accommodate.
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A'Town Bistro
418 Commercial Ave
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Excellent food. Call ahead for reservations to make sure they can accommodate.
Anthony's and also their Cabana overlook the Cap Sante Marina which so ambience is excellent.
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Anthony's At Cap Sante Marina
1207 Q Ave
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Anthony's and also their Cabana overlook the Cap Sante Marina which so ambience is excellent.
This is a popular old pub in Edison. They have a good size area out back to sit if weather permits. While in Edison, walk down main street (one block long) and check out what else is there. It's artsy and cool.
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The Old Edison
5829 Cains Ct
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This is a popular old pub in Edison. They have a good size area out back to sit if weather permits. While in Edison, walk down main street (one block long) and check out what else is there. It's artsy and cool.
Don't miss this bakery while in Edison...
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Breadfarm
5766 Cains Ct
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Don't miss this bakery while in Edison...
If you have made your way to Edison and if you enjoy cheese, you're almost there! Go check out their many organic cheeses and bring some home to go with the bread you purchased at The Bread Farm! :-)
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Samish Bay Cheese
15115 Bow Hill Rd
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If you have made your way to Edison and if you enjoy cheese, you're almost there! Go check out their many organic cheeses and bring some home to go with the bread you purchased at The Bread Farm! :-)
Great spot to stop in for fresh fruits, vegetables, pies made daily, fresh flowers...
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Schuh Farms
15565 WA-536
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Great spot to stop in for fresh fruits, vegetables, pies made daily, fresh flowers...
Pub atmosphere popular with locals and visitors. They may serve the best hot dogs between here and Seattle -- or maybe beyond!
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Union Tavern - Local 902
902 Commercial Ave
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Pub atmosphere popular with locals and visitors. They may serve the best hot dogs between here and Seattle -- or maybe beyond!
Fresh oysters to be eaten raw or bbq'd with a great view of the oyster beds just beyond.
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Taylor Shellfish Farms
2182 Chuckanut Dr
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Fresh oysters to be eaten raw or bbq'd with a great view of the oyster beds just beyond.
If you are not inclined to cook while at ZeKiwi BnB and want to stay on the island for a meal, this is the only name in town. Their food is organize and is said to come from within 20 miles around. They sometimes have live music playing on the week-end. Check their website or FB page for the latest.
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Guemes Island General Store
7885 Guemes Island Rd
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If you are not inclined to cook while at ZeKiwi BnB and want to stay on the island for a meal, this is the only name in town. Their food is organize and is said to come from within 20 miles around. They sometimes have live music playing on the week-end. Check their website or FB page for the latest.
If you like pub atmostphere and are in or near LaConner, a good spot!
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La Conner Brewing Co
117 1st St
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If you like pub atmostphere and are in or near LaConner, a good spot!
Seasonal fruits and vegies from area farms, free range chicken, grass fed beef, fresh seafood... Unique and refreshing menu in LaConner.
Seeds Bistro & Bar
623 Morris St
Seasonal fruits and vegies from area farms, free range chicken, grass fed beef, fresh seafood... Unique and refreshing menu in LaConner.
Who doesn't love ice cream. You can get it here OR in one of the little stands closer to Cap Sante Marina.
Mad Hatter's Ice Cream
801 6th St
Who doesn't love ice cream. You can get it here OR in one of the little stands closer to Cap Sante Marina.
Locally sourced food. Located on Commercial in Anacortes. Breakfast, burgers and seafood.
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Adrift Restaurant
510 Commercial Ave
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Locally sourced food. Located on Commercial in Anacortes. Breakfast, burgers and seafood.
Do you like Goat Cheese? This is your place in Bow, WA near Edison.
Gothberg Farms LLC
15203 Sunset Rd
Do you like Goat Cheese? This is your place in Bow, WA near Edison.
Directly across from our house on Guemes Channel, this is where you can can enjoy steak, seafood, burgers, and tacos in a casual atmosphere. We like to go upstairs to the bar area - there are several view tables. Or sit outside if weather's inviting.
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Secret Cove
209 T Ave
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Directly across from our house on Guemes Channel, this is where you can can enjoy steak, seafood, burgers, and tacos in a casual atmosphere. We like to go upstairs to the bar area - there are several view tables. Or sit outside if weather's inviting.
Feel like Mexican food? Frida's is a one-off Mexican restaurant worth checking out -- great atmosphere and food.
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Frida's Gourmet Mexican Cuisine
416 1/2 Commercial Ave
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Feel like Mexican food? Frida's is a one-off Mexican restaurant worth checking out -- great atmosphere and food.
Great atmosphere, pizza and beer. Est. 2019
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Terramar Brewstillery
5712 Gilkey Ave
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Great atmosphere, pizza and beer. Est. 2019

Sightseeing

A good hike up the mountain on Guemes Island will give you stellar views of the San Juans, Mt. Baker, and Anacortes.
Guemes Mountain Trail
Guemes Mountain Trail
A good hike up the mountain on Guemes Island will give you stellar views of the San Juans, Mt. Baker, and Anacortes.
The marina is located in Anacortes at the foot of Cap Sante. There are many boats to check out from commercial fishing to beautiful power boats to tugs to sailboats. While in this area, drive or hike to the top of Cap Sante and check out the marina from there with Anacortes as the backdrop and also Mt. Baker to the North. Stunning!
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Cape Sante Marina
1019 Q Ave
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The marina is located in Anacortes at the foot of Cap Sante. There are many boats to check out from commercial fishing to beautiful power boats to tugs to sailboats. While in this area, drive or hike to the top of Cap Sante and check out the marina from there with Anacortes as the backdrop and also Mt. Baker to the North. Stunning!
This bridge connects Filalgo and Whidbey Islands. Traffic can be intense but it's a spot well worth visiting. Carefully park and take a look from the top or do some hiking. It's breathtaking.
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Deception Pass
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This bridge connects Filalgo and Whidbey Islands. Traffic can be intense but it's a spot well worth visiting. Carefully park and take a look from the top or do some hiking. It's breathtaking.
You can access a long stretch of beach here to walk and enjoy the views. Easiest to go right (north) as it won't matter whether the tide is coming in or going out.
Guemes Island Resort
4268 Guemes Island Rd
You can access a long stretch of beach here to walk and enjoy the views. Easiest to go right (north) as it won't matter whether the tide is coming in or going out.

Everything Else

Guemes Island is very quiet and the General Store is where you can drop in for a drink, listen to music, bask in the sun out on the lawn, watch the boats in the Channel. It's a short walk from the ferry landing.
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Guemes Island General Store
7885 Guemes Island Rd
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Guemes Island is very quiet and the General Store is where you can drop in for a drink, listen to music, bask in the sun out on the lawn, watch the boats in the Channel. It's a short walk from the ferry landing.

Essentials

This is our favorite local grocery store which has all essentials and beyond.
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The Market at Anacortes
1519 Commercial Ave
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This is our favorite local grocery store which has all essentials and beyond.

Parks & Nature

Do you like to get outside and enjoy nature? Here are some ideas while you are staying with us on Guemes Island. There are options on and off island.
Hop on your bike or do this one on foot. Start at Cap Sante Marina and walk across the causeway. See Anacortes from another perspective. Easy, paved, enjoyable trail.
Tommy Thompson Trail, MARCH'S POINT RD
Hop on your bike or do this one on foot. Start at Cap Sante Marina and walk across the causeway. See Anacortes from another perspective. Easy, paved, enjoyable trail.
Walk up the hill behind the Marina -- either by road or on the trail. Elevation is 200' and flat soled shoes (tennis or hiking) are suggested. The 360 view at the top will likely knock your socks off taking in the marina, San Juan Islands, Bellingham, outskirts of Anacortes...
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Парк Кап-Санте
807 W Ave
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Walk up the hill behind the Marina -- either by road or on the trail. Elevation is 200' and flat soled shoes (tennis or hiking) are suggested. The 360 view at the top will likely knock your socks off taking in the marina, San Juan Islands, Bellingham, outskirts of Anacortes...
Washington Park, in Anacortes, is 220 acres with several trails to explore. The ocean and distant islands can be viewed at higher elevations.
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Вашингтон-парк
Washington Park Loop
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Washington Park, in Anacortes, is 220 acres with several trails to explore. The ocean and distant islands can be viewed at higher elevations.
This hike is a flat 3.3 mile one way blacktop trail that starts at The Port of Anacortes and ends at March Point near The Shell and Tesoro Refineries
Tommy Thompson Trail
11th Street
This hike is a flat 3.3 mile one way blacktop trail that starts at The Port of Anacortes and ends at March Point near The Shell and Tesoro Refineries
Wonderful walk taking in forest, meadow and beach. Bring a picnic!!
Peach Preserve
South Shore Drive
Wonderful walk taking in forest, meadow and beach. Bring a picnic!!

Arts & Culture

From their website: Anacortes Arts Festival Expo is a 3 day event being held from 3rd August to 5th August 2018 at the Anacortes Arts Festival in Anacortes, United States. This event showcases products like fine art show, music, food, children's activities, crafters, beer garden, engagement art and other entertainment and much more.
Anacortes Arts Festival
505 O Ave
From their website: Anacortes Arts Festival Expo is a 3 day event being held from 3rd August to 5th August 2018 at the Anacortes Arts Festival in Anacortes, United States. This event showcases products like fine art show, music, food, children's activities, crafters, beer garden, engagement art and other entertainment and much more.
For history about the local area: http://www.anacorteshistorymuseum.org/events.html
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Anacortes Museum
1305 8th St
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For history about the local area: http://www.anacorteshistorymuseum.org/events.html

Shopping

Anacortes - New and used book, coffee shop, and piano for your playing, listening pleasure.
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Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse
520 Commercial Ave
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Anacortes - New and used book, coffee shop, and piano for your playing, listening pleasure.
Anacortes - If you can catch them when they are open, it's a fun place to stop in and see what the current estate sale has going. Some unusual and unexpected bargains can be made.
The Predecessors
1005 10th St
Anacortes - If you can catch them when they are open, it's a fun place to stop in and see what the current estate sale has going. Some unusual and unexpected bargains can be made.
Anacortes - They carry a broad spectrum of things. It's an awesome store to check out while in Anacortes. You can walk across the street and check on the boats in the shipyard while there.
Marine Supply & Hardware
202 Commercial Ave
Anacortes - They carry a broad spectrum of things. It's an awesome store to check out while in Anacortes. You can walk across the street and check on the boats in the shipyard while there.
Anacortes - Thrifty Kitty sells gently used home goods and furnishings, antiques and collectibles at thrifty prices. All proceeds from Thrifty Kitty support the Cat's Meow and our charitable activities in the community.
Thrifty Kitty
720 Commercial Ave
Anacortes - Thrifty Kitty sells gently used home goods and furnishings, antiques and collectibles at thrifty prices. All proceeds from Thrifty Kitty support the Cat's Meow and our charitable activities in the community.
In LaConner, this is a delightful antique store to explore.
Nasty Jack's Antiques
103 Morris St
In LaConner, this is a delightful antique store to explore.
Mt. Vernon - local food coop with great deli and fresh organic food options.
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Skagit Valley Food Co-op
202 S 1st St
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Mt. Vernon - local food coop with great deli and fresh organic food options.