San Juan Trip: Orcas

The ferry ride from Lopez to Orcas was a quick one. Plus, there was hardly anyone on it, we practically had it to ourselves. On the ride over, we mapped out where we were headed. We had a campsite reserved at Doe Bay Resort, which is on the south east end of the island.

biker chick

we <3 ferries

the KLR going for a ride

all alone

checking out the map I found

When we got off the ferry, we stopped at the market right there to pick up dinner. We heard they had the most delicious homemade sandwiches there, so we couldn't pass those up. Then it was off to Doe Bay.

checking in at the Doe Bay general store

We got checked in, and found our camping spot. Since we were late to book, we were placed in the overflow field (due to the busy weekend). It worked for us though, we don't need much. Plus it was only $10!

our humble campsite

Clint was in love with this setup, he was weirding them
out by staring and taking pictures

We headed down to the water with our dinner and checked out the resort. It is now one of my favorite places, and I'll definitely be visiting again! They have a garden that you can walk around in that they harvest and use for their café (which is delicious!), chicken coop, cabins where you can get a massage, an outdoor soaking tub with views of the water, sauna, beach volleyball, cabins, yurts, other campsites, a general store...everything!

yurt

entrance to the spa

outdoor soaking tubs

café

bar

We found a log on the beach and pulled out all the food we had bought. It was quite the spread, we were starving when we bought it all.

sandwiches, pork ribs, bbq chicken,
and dessert

beach picnic round 2

After dinner, we took a dip in the soaking tubs, then back to our tent to get updates on the Husky game before falling asleep.

In the morning we walked down to the café for breakfast. I wish I could remember now what we had, cause it was delicious with some crazy ingredients. At least I have pictures to drool over.

Clint's french toast

my wonderful mess of delicious

We did some more exploring after breakfast and checked out the other sites (for when we come back).

game room below the café

café porch with soaking tubs in the background

view from campsites looking over at the general store

finding friends with the camera zoom

we watched as this little guy went hunting for crab

got it!

feasting

We also spent a good amount of time in the garden checking it out and taking pictures.

enough with the pointing, you're ruining my photos!

and visited the chickens

After we had seen all we could see, we packed up camp so we could make our way to the other side of the island where we'd be staying for our last night.

We cruised through the Moran State Park, another cool looking place to come back to.

entrance to the state park

Then we headed up to Mount Constitution. It's the highest point on the island, and the views are amazing up there. It'd also be a fun hike to do, but we were done with that and drove straight to the parking lot at the top.

lookout at Mount Constitution

Clint taking flattering fish lens photos of me

we also went up into the tower

Our next stop was the Rosario Resort. They've turned the Moran Mansion into a hotel, and it's beautiful there. Another place we'll need to visit again! We stopped in the bar for some beers and chowder, then were on our way again.

Rosario Resort

gluten free, and not half bad!

We finally made our way to West Sound to the Cabins on the Point, where we'd be staying. Our "Primrose" cabin was so adorable and charming. We had our own little bedroom, bath, kitchen, nook, and a patio that led right out to a hot tub and a swing overlooking the bluff into Massacre Bay. We unloaded the bike and got settled in.

Cabins on the Point

check it out!

so cute

right?

little kitchen with everything we needed

Clint starting a fire for us

private hot tub with twinkly lights

swangin and drankin

We had bought steaks to grill at the market, so Clint got the little charcoal bbq ready for us.

bacon wrapped filets, mushrooms,
and rice a roni

We picked out a VHS from the collection (Much Ado About Nothing), and watched it on the tiny little tv by the bed which put me right to sleep!

In the morning, we woke up and took out the kayaks they provide and paddled on over to Skull Island. It was teeny tiny, with nothing on it, but a fun ride there and back.

morning view from our room

main house where kayaks are stored

morning paddle

We did some exploring, then paddled back home.

spooky

making sure it didn't float away

and back to the cabin

We had heard there was a wooden boat show at Deer Harbor that morning, so we took the motorcycle over to the marina to check it out.

happy dock dog

Deer Harbor Marina

checkin out the boats

Little Toot

happy boat dog

Afterwards, we headed into East Sound where the main town is for lunch.

wish I had gotten a picture when
we saw them painting it

charming little town of East Sound

big metal chicken

After lunch, it was time wrap up our trip and head back to the ferry dock. We had such an amazing time. I absolutely love the San Juans, and hope to go back every year!

Orca on Orcas

view from the old Orcas Hotel
by the ferry dock