Deception Pass State Park straddles the eponymous steep-sided water chasm that flows between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands, and incorporates lakes, islands, campsites and 27 miles of hiking trails. This area is also one of the best places in Washington to spot orcas from the shore, so keep an eye out to sea!
Deception Pass State Park
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
11.12 MILES
Halfway between La Conner and Mt Vernon, this renowned bulb producer has color-drenched fields of blooms as well as a truly spectacular display garden…
13.36 MILES
Spencer Spit State Park is one of only four state parks on the San Juan archipelago. Two sand spits have formed a marshy lagoon that is a prime spot for…
20.6 MILES
In 1911 Robert Moran donated 7 sq miles of his property to create this park on the eastern saddlebag of Orcas Island. The park is dominated by 2409ft Mt…
19.47 MILES
This attractive park located within Port Townsend's city limits is the remains of a large fortification system constructed in the 1890s to protect the…
Whatcom Museum of History & Art
25 MILES
This revamped museum is spread over three buildings: historic Whatcom City Hall (built in 1892), the adjacent Syre Education Center (photo archives, open…
23.17 MILES
Saved from possible development when it was bought for $18.5 million as public land in 2007, Orcas' second mountain (rising to 1519ft) was in private…
24.42 MILES
Clinging to the island's rocky west coast, this beautiful park overlooks the deep Haro Strait and is reputedly one of the best places in the world to view…
San Juan Island National Historical Park (American Camp)
17.72 MILES
On the southern flank of the island, the American Camp hosts a small visitor center and is a good place to start your historical excursion. Among the…
Nearby attractions
6.53 MILES
For prime picnic spots and attractive ocean-side hiking and biking trails, make your way over to Washington Park just west of the ferry terminal.
6.87 MILES
The quilt museum displays examples of quilt art from several generations as well as changing exhibits that may include other crafts such as knitting. The…
6.9 MILES
This worthwhile art gallery has a large collection of paintings by the influential Northwest Mystics, a loosely related group of regional artists such as…
4. Skagit County Historical Museum
7.01 MILES
Perched atop a hill high above Skagit Bay and the surrounding farmlands, this fortress-like museum presents indigenous crafts, dolls, vintage kitchen…
7.59 MILES
This museum in the historic Carnegie Library Building has a large collection of photos showcasing the area's past and maritime history.
7.7 MILES
The maritime museum contains the restored hulk of the WT Preston snagboat, the last sternwheeler that operated on Puget Sound between 1929 and 1981,…
8.15 MILES
This scenic area at the island's southeastern extremity holds three trails, the best being the under-a-quarter-mile stroll to Watmough Bay, a stunning arc…