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To reach the Anacortes ferry dock from Seattle, take Interstate Highway 5 north to the town of Mt. Vernon. Go west on Highway 20 and follow the signs through the town of Anacortes to the San Juan Islands ferry terminal. The ferry schedule changes from time to time, so it is best to contact the Washington State Ferry System ( or call them, in Seattle, 464-6400, or statewide 1-800-84-FERRY) for the current schedule and their recommended arrival time at the dock. WSF does not take reservations, and traffic volumes vary greatly, so an advance call to the above numbers is highly recommended. Once on board, relax, enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, and watch for Orca whales, bald eagles, seals, sea otters, and Dall porpoises.
ONCE ON ORCAS
From the Orcas ferry landing, turn left onto the Horseshoe Highway and follow the main road eight miles to the town of Eastsound. The highway will continue straight ahead, but here you will turn right into town. Go straight through the town, staying on the main drag. At the far end of town, you will go up a slight hill, then drive along a crescent-shaped beach. As you drive along the beach, you'll pass a white house on the left with kayaks in the yard. When you reach the stop sign, take a left.
After turning left, drive for about a mile. The highway will make a hard left, but you will want to veer to the right onto Terrills Beach Road.
About 1/4 mile down Terrills Beach Road, turn right onto Buckhorn Road. About 1/4 mile down this road, you will see three large mail boxes on the right. You're here!
Pull in the driveway and stay left. The Bungalow, with its red roof, is right in front of you. Occasionally, we may not be home when you arrive. Feel free to park close to the Bungalow--the smaller of the two buildings on the farm--and make yourself at home. The door will be open. When we return, we'll stop over to make sure everything is okay.
ORCAS ISLAND LINKS