Anacortes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Giant panorama of Samish bay and nearby islands in Washington state
Giant panorama of Samish bay and nearby islands in Washington state
This is an aerial landscape of Anacortes Washington, overlooking the marina. Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands are in the distance. Small coastal town in Skagit County, Washington state.; Shutte
A little island remotely located just above Anacortes. Can only be access by boat and is often surrounded my wildlife. #Trovember #trovember #trover
Pre-Mother's Day jaunt - all within 30 miles of our house. Nikon D3400. It was a beautiful day but a little hazy which made photography challenging. Mount Erie near Anacortes - generally looking south. Nikon D3400 with 16-55 mm zoom, f/35.-5.6, set at 20 mm. ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec.

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Where to stay in Anacortes

BSF Swinomish Channel Railroad Swing Bridge

Whitmarsh Junction

4/5(1 area review)

Ample dining options and casino gaming are well-reviewed features of Whitmarsh Junction. Make a stop by top sights like Swinomish Casino while you're exploring the area.

Whitmarsh Junction
Swinomish Casino & Lodge

Swinomish Casino & Lodge

3.5 out of 5
12885 Casino Drive Anacortes WA
The price is NZ$170 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$170
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Anacortes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,268 reviews)
Guest services were great

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn

Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn

3 out of 5
5316 Ferry Terminal Road Anacortes WA
The price is NZ$165 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$165
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Anacortes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Amazing people, beautiful room view, quiet and relaxing. Will return 100%

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn
Anacortes Inn

Anacortes Inn

2 out of 5
3006 Commercial Ave Anacortes WA
The price is NZ$175 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
NZ$175
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Anacortes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (427 reviews)
Spotless room, recently re done and very tasteful and contemporary. Beds were awesome, ceramic mugs and large glasses. There were no nightstands or table lamps, only a shared wall lamp between beds, so that was a downer for me. I used our cooler as a night stand. Friendly staff. The room and lobby ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Anacortes Inn
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Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.

Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.

Anacortes WA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Anacortes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions Kukutali Preserve and Skagit Island State ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Beautiful views and perfect house!

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.
Cottage by the Sea Su

Cottage by the Sea Su

Anacortes WA
Stay at this cottage in Anacortes. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Mount Erie Park and Tugboat Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
Very welcoming and gorgeous views. Cozy and very well equipped.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Cottage by the Sea Su
The Best Beach Cabin EVER

The Best Beach Cabin EVER

Anacortes WA
Stay at this holiday home in Anacortes. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kukutali Preserve and Skagit Island State Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
This is the perfect little cabin! Very cozy and homey. It’s right on the beach with an incredible view and only a 10 minute drive into town. Will definitely be back!

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

The Best Beach Cabin EVER
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Popular places to visit

BSF Swinomish Channel Railroad Swing Bridge

Swinomish Casino

5/5(1 review)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Swinomish Casino during your travels in Anacortes? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Swinomish Casino
Deception Pass Hike On Rosario Beach Area

Rosario Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rosario Beach during your trip to Rosario Beach?

Rosario Beach
Cap Sante Marina Overlook Puget Sound Anacortes Washington

Cap Sante Boat Haven

Explore the waterfront in Anacortes with a trip to Cap Sante Boat Haven. Discover the area's sunsets and seek out the hiking trails.

Cap Sante Boat Haven
#LoveMyTown Cap Sante View Point Anacortes, WA.. In a nut shell 🙏🏼🙌🏼

Cap Sante Park

After visiting Cap Sante Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Anacortes. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's sunsets.

Cap Sante Park
Pre-Mother's Day jaunt - all within 30 miles of our house. Nikon D3400. It was a beautiful day but a little hazy which made photography challenging. 70-300 mm zoom set at 82 mm. ISO 100, f/10.0, 1/640 sec. I tried to do some post-processing to make the Olympic Mountains pop but the sun and haze was beyond anything I could handle.

Washington Park

Explore the great outdoors at Washington Park, a lovely green space in Anacortes. Wander the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.

Washington Park

Anacortes Community Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Anacortes Community Theatre on your trip to Anacortes. Stroll along the marina or seek out the hiking trails.

Anacortes Community Theatre

Activities

Climbing Deception Pass State Park

Tree Canopy Climbing on Lopez Island

NZ$335
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tree Canopy Climbing on Lopez Island
Amazing Sunsets top of giant trees!

Sunset Canopy Climb on Lopez Island

NZ$332
per adult
Sunset Canopy Climb on Lopez Island
Full Day Private Tour of Vancouver BC Canada from Seattle

Full Day Private Tour of Vancouver BC Canada from Seattle

NZ$2,021
per traveller
Full Day Private Tour of Vancouver BC Canada from Seattle
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