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Nominated for: BEST Island
Take a look at a map of Orcas Island and you will see the shape of saddlebags or a horseshoe. Small wonder it's such a diversified island. Orcas has been called “the emerald island” for it is green much of the year with its moderate climate. The island is built around definitive villages and hamlets like Orcas Village (at the ferry landing), West Sound, Deer Harbor, Crow Valley, Eastsound, Olga and Doe Bay. Each little community is interesting and worth a visit. The island is still rare in having four post offices at Orcas, Deer Harbor, Eastsound and Olga.
Cecelia H. … voted BEST Island
Caiti H. … voted BEST Island
also voted for 70 other nominees
Great weather, quaint small towns to explore, beautiful views from the highest point in the San Juan Islands (Mt. Constitution), awesome state park, delicious restaurants, fabulous art scene...
