Deer Harbor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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The Olympic Mountains are a majestic background to this village where you can take leisurely strolls along the waterfront and join a whale watching excursion.

Nestled between two peninsulas on the western side of Orcas Island is the picturesque village of Deer Harbor. When Europeans first arrived on this part of the island, they found a community of Lummi Indians who spent their days fishing, hunting and collecting plants. Visit Deer Harbor to enjoy waterfront walks and views of the Olympic Mountains, sea kayaking tours and whale watching excursions.

The village is a great place to walk around and to breathe in the fresh island air. Relax on the beach or swim in the calm blue water. Stroll along the waterfront on Deer Harbor Road. On a good day you can enjoy views of the Olympic Mountains and Vancouver Island, Canada.

Go to the marina to schedule a sea kayaking tour around Jones Island State Park, where you can spot seals, bald eagles and otters, among other wildlife. Join a whale watching trip you might see orcas and humpback whales. April to October is the best time for whale spotting. Consider renting a boat to enjoy the picturesque landscapes of the San Juan Islands on a self-guided trip.

Visit the village in September for the Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous. Varying styles of wooden boats, such as rowing boats, motorboats and tall ships, gather at the marina for a regatta and races. Many boats are also open for public viewing. Join the boat owners for a barbecue of fresh local and organic produce and to enjoy live music performances.

If you are feeling energetic, rent a bike from the marina and explore other areas of Orcas Island. Cycle along the scenic Crow Valley Road and stop to hike up Turtleback Mountain or visit Orcas Island Pottery, a pottery workshop set in an attractive garden.

Deer Harbor is a 20-minute drive from the Orcas Village ferry landing. A frequent ferry service travels between the landing and Anacortes, Washington State. Alternatively, you can fly from Anacortes and Seattle to the Orcas Island Airport, which is a 25-minute drive from the village.

Deer Harbor Inn

Deer Harbor Inn

3 out of 5
33 Inn Lane, Deer Harbor, WA
The price is Rp4.333.688 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp4.333.688
Rp4.782.278 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Deer Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Skull Island State Park and West Sound Marina are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
"Nice property close to smokehouse. And close to the harbor for kayaking or any other boating. Nice big property to wander around. The locks were quite ingenious with your key code to your telephone number."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Deer Harbor Inn
Deer Harbor Cottages

Deer Harbor Cottages

2 out of 5
68 Inn Ln, Deer Harbor, WA
Stay at this resort in Deer Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Skull Island State Park and West Sound Marina are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Deer Harbor
"Loved the property. There's a BBQ place right next door that had live music on one of the nights we were there. The town doesn't have a lot of breakfast options."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Deer Harbor Cottages
Anacortes Inn

Anacortes Inn

2 out of 5
3006 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA
The price is Rp2.295.307 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.295.307
Rp2.576.227 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (324 reviews)
"My family and I enjoyed our stay at this hotel."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Anacortes Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
West Beach Resort

West Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
190 Waterfront Way, Eastsound, WA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cabin in Eastsound. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Orcas Island Golf Course and North Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
"Rustic resort with beautiful sunsets and amenities. We did have someone lurking around our cabin one evening-claimed to be looking for someone who worked at the property. It was very suspicious. He left our place but hung around the resort for some time. I did not report it at the time as no one ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

West Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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