Photos of Orcas Island, Washington

For more than 150 years, visitors have been lured to Orcas Island by its natural beauty, idyllic rural lifestyle, pastoral hedgerowed fields, and the relaxed pace known as "island time."  With 247 days of sunshine per year, and half the rain of Seattle, the San Juan Islands are considered the "banana belt" of Northwestern Washington, due to the desirable climatic circumstance known as the "Rain Shadow" which leaves the San Juans a lot drier than the rest of Puget Sound.

Whether you want to bike, hike, shop, sail, fly, kayak, go in search of orca whales and bald eagles, or just sit by the shore and watch the sun sink into the Sound, you’ll find that one night on Orcas is like having just the appetizer of a fine, multi-course food experience.  At Kangaroo House B and B we think you should have a minimum stay of 2 or 3 days at least, particularly if it’s part of a vacation, not just a quick getaway.  Guests who stay just one night always leave with the intention of coming back for a longer visit.  Most do.

Kangaroo House is just a stroll from Eastsound village,  the center of island life, where you will find a variety of pleasures - the island’s historical museum, shops, fantastic dining, spas, a one screen movie theatre and the launchpad for more active pursuits - kayaking, cycling, and even worldclass skateboarding.  Cressent Beach is just a few more steps from Eastsound; We like to comb the south-facing beaches for sea glass!

Farther out, yet still within a few minutes drive, you’ll find potteries, scores of birding oportunities, organic farms open to the public, the Orcas Center for the Performing Arts, the recently preserved Turtleback Mountain, and, of course, Moran State Park, with its miles and miles of hiking trails, fresh water lakes, and panoramic views of this spectacular archipelago and its backdrop of snowcapped mountains.

If you really think you’ve exhausted the recreational possibilities of Orcas Island, you can still keep Kangaroo House BnB as a home base and make day trips to the other major islands, visiting wineries, lavender farms, lighthouses, and the National Park of the San Juan Islands.

Use the variety of links below to sample the many things Orcas Island offers to keep you as busy as you want your trip or getaway to be.
Helpful Links & Things to Do

Whale Watching/Wildlife Tours Three resident pods of orcas live in the waters around the San Juan Islands and many transient orcas come through, as well. Cruise the San Juans to view the whales and lots of other wildlife.

Deer Harbor Charters
Orcas Island Eclipse Charters
Outer Island Expeditions

Go Cycling It’s a challenging island for cyclists, but it’s a great way to see Orcas Island.
Wildlife Cycles


Get out on the Water
Orcas Sailing Charters
www.orcasboats.com
Orcas Island Sailing
North Shore Charters
Classic Day Sails

Fishing
A trophy Charters
Outer Island Expeditions (360) 376-3711

transportation
Washington State Ferries
Kenmore Air *Specials in effect now!
Sound Flight
NW Seaplanes
Orcas Island Shuttle and rental cars
San Juan Airlines
Orcas Mopedsand car rental
New Orcas Taxi Cab (360) 298-1639

Dine Well
Allium (360)376-4904
Cafe Olga (360)376-4408
Chimayo - (360)376-6394
Fire Smokehouse- (360)376-5777
Doe Bay Cafe (360)376-8059
Mai-Lan’s Cafe - (360)376-6337
Mia’s (breakfast/lunch) (360)376-6427
Passionate for Pies - (360) 376-7437
Octavia’s Bistro - (888)672-2792
Roses Bakery Cafe - (360)376-4292
The Kitchen - (360)376-6958
The Inn at Ship Bay (877)276-7296
The New Leaf (360)376-2200
West Sound Cafe (360)376-4440

Kayaking
Shearwater Kayak Adventures
Osprey Tours Seakayaking
Go Flight-seeing
Scenic Biplane Rides
Rugby Aviation

Other Activities
Take a watercolor class
Take the kids to the Fun House
try a world-class skateboard park

Go hiking
Take a guided hike
Orcas Athletic Center & Spa
Yoga - Orcas Mandala

Go Shopping and View Amazing Art
Crow Valley Pottery
Howe Gallery, Kinetic Sculture
Wood’s Cove

Make a Day-trip to Another Island
Tour Pelindaba Lavender Farm
Visit the San Juan Center for Art & Nature
travel by San Juan transit
The Whale Museum
The only national park in the San Juan Islands
San Juan Vineyards
Get around by moped from Suzie’s Mopeds
Lopez Vineyards

Wedding Services
Patina Floral Design & Wedding Planning
Victorian Valley Chapel
Steve Horn Photography
Uncommon Wedding Music
Other Wedding Services
Susan Fleischer Photography
Heart & Soul Ceremonies
Island Wedding Flowers
Peace & Plenty Flower Farm

More Visitor’s Information
Orcas Island Guide
San Juan Islands Visitor Bureau
Orcas Community & Performing Arts Center
Emily’s Guides to the San Juan Islands
Weather
At One Service Vacation Planning
Calendar of Island Events

Find us listed on:
BnBFinder.com
International BB Pages
Bed and Breakfast.com
BandBsearch.com
bbdestinations.com
Orcas Island Lodging Association

 

"After biking the island and Mt. Constitution, the jaccuzzi was welcoming to our tired bodies. I’ve never slept better, or had a more enjoyable breakfast."
-- Mike & Gabrielle

Kangaroo House Bed & Breakfast
Jill and Charles, Owners and Hosts
1-888-371-2175 • (360) 376-2175 Local • innkeeper@kangaroohouse.com
P.O. Box 334 • Eastsound-Orcas Island, Washington   98245