Vacations To Go

Victoria and the San Juans

Day 1	Saturday
Both Options:
9:00 a.m.	Depart:	Spokane
12:00 p.m.	Arrive:	Cle Elum	196
	Do:	Cle Elum Bakery
1:00 p.m.	Depart:	Cle Elum
2:00 p.m.	Arrive:	Seattle	83
3:30 p.m.	Arrive:	Anacortes	81
	Lodge:	Marina Inn 3300 Commercial Avenue Anacortes, WA 98221 (800) 231-5198 (bagels , muffins, fruit, yogurt, juice, cereal, oatmeal, hard boiled eggs) Continental Breakfast 6-9:30, King jacuzzi room, micro, fridge, wireless,dishes) Reserved 2/16/14	(360)

Option 1:
Day 2	Sunday
8:30 a.m.	Depart:	Anacortes
	Do:	Ferry
11:10 a.m.	Arrive:	Victoria
	See:	Victoria
	Lodge:

Option 1:
Day 3	Monday
	See:	Victoria
	Lodge:

Day 4	Tuesday
Option 1:
11:00 a.m.	Do:	Line-up for ferry
12:05 p.m.	Depart:	Victora
	Do:	Ferry $56.55 Driver/$20.25 Passenger
1:55 p.m.	Arrive:	Friday Harbor
Option 2:
9:30 a.m.	Depart:	Anacortes
	Do:	Ferry $56.66 Car & Driver/$20.25 per person/$10.10 Seniors (65 & over)
10:35 a.m.	Arrive:	Friday Harbor
		(Go right on Front. Turn left on Spring, then left on 1st/Harrison. Park somewhere.)
	Do:	Friday Harbor Trading 180 1st Model ships and planes, Nautical and Marine home decor, Creative toys and toys for travelers, Northwest art, Gallery fish carvings, Jewelry, Weathervanes, Northwest gourmet delicacies, Island memories and mementoes
		(Continue east on 1st. Go left on East.)
	See:	Sweet Spot 30 East St.
		(Go back the way you came. Turn right on Market, then right on Nash. Turn left Spruce and left on Argyle. Turn right on Malcolm.)
		Cakes by Felicitations 50 Malcolm St.
		(Continue on East and left on Front. Turn left on Spring and left on Nichols.)
		Funk and Junk Antiques 85 Nichols
		( Coninue on Nichols. Go left on A. Turn left on 1st and left on Spring. Go left on Mullis. On the right side.)
		Friday Harbor Fire Dept. Thrift Store 667 Mullis
		Bakery San Juan (8-5 Mon-Fri) 775 Mullis
		(Go East on Spring street ( the town's main drag ) away from the water and follow the road out of town. Go left on Douglas road and follow it until it turns into Bailer Hill road... After you go up and over Bailer hill you will pass Wold Road on your right ( take that road to see the lavender fields ) ..... Continue on Bailer hill road and you will see the ocean on your left. Follow it along the coast until you reach Lime Kiln State Park on your left.)
	Do:	Lime Kiln State Park (8-dusk) Memorial Day thru September Parking, restrooms, gift shop
		It's Tea Time Letterbox
		The Little Orca Letterbox
		View Point at San Juan Island Letterbox
		(Continue north on West Side Rd. It will go right on Mitchell Bay. Go left on W. Valley Rd.)
		English Camp ( 9-5 May 31-Sept 1st, 9-4:30 Thurs-Sun Sept.) Royal Marine Barracks-open daily, built as a privates' mess in 1860 and converted to a barracks in 1867, serves as a visitor contact station during the summer season. Features include a laser disc slide show, "then and now" photography exhibit and book and gift sales. Public restrooms in parking area and on the parade ground, water fountain, picnic tables in parking area. Bottled water, book, souvenir and postcard sales are located in the barracks. A golf cart is available for those with accessibility issues.
		Captain Delacombe's English Camp Guided Walk (Sat. 11 to 12:30 p.m.) Starts at the site of the commanding officer's quarters and desends Officers Hill to the formal garden and the parade ground below. along the way learn how the Royal Marines lived during the 12 year join occupation.
		NW Pioneer Folkways Demonstration (Sat. 12-3 at English Camp Parade Ground) Butter churning to Dutch oven baking and other tasks performed on the frontier.
		Pickett's Irish: The Irish in the U.S. Army in the 1850's (2-3:30 p.m. at English Camp Barracks)- Folk musicians Michael Cohen and historian Mike Vouri bring back this popular program that takes a closer look at the Irish inthe 19th century U.S. Army in words and songs.
		Living History: Life during the Joint Military Occupation on San Juan Island (12-3 on English Camp parade ground) Park rangers and volunteers recreate military and civilian life during the island's early pioneer period. Activities include blacksmithing, coopering, weaving, needlework and exhibitions of military equipment and skills.
	Lodge:	Discovery Inn 1016 Guard St (Mini-fridge, micro, wifi)
		Bird Walk (Full) 35 1st (wifi, some with jetted hot tub-king-gas fireplace, homemade scones in the morning, warm cookies every afternoon, cuddly robes,
		Earthbox Inn & Spa 410 Spring St (Queen, mini-fridge, micro, pool, jacuzzi, sauna)
		Friday Harbor House (Our room features a cozy and romantic, Zen-like atmosphere with a picture window views of the marina, ferry landing, San Juan Channel, and Mount Constitution on Orcas Island, a fireplace and an oversized, jetted tub-for-two that is the perfect way to wind down at the end of your day. A hearty continental breakfast is served to guests each morning and features a daily frittata, house made granola, house baked goods with jams including bagels with house made steelhead and cream cheese spread, organic hard boiled eggs, fresh fruit and juices and local San Juan Roasters coffee, restaurant $20-$28.)
		Hillside House B&B 365 Carter (800) 232-4730 (Eagles Nest, Our breakfast buffet generally consists of an egg-based entree, savory & sweet freshly baked treats, fresh fruits including pears, cherries & apples grown on our property and locally grown raspberries & blueberries in season. Common ingredients include eggs, lowfat ham/sausage, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, nuts, wheat)
		The Island Inn at 123 West 877-512-9262 (Queen)
		The Orca Inn 770 Mullis St (Queen, ugly paneling)
		Roche Harbor Resort 248 Reuben Memorial Drive
		Harrison House & Tucker House Inn 275 C St Breakfast is a three-course affair starting with fresh fruit and our house-made granola and Greek-style yogurt, followed with a hot entrée of the day and a sweet treat for dessert.
		Wharfside B&B (floating sailboat) 204 Front St http://thewharfside.com/ Forward stateroom Aft stateroom We are in slip 13 on K dock off the main Port of Friday Harbor Marina dock. Breakfasts: (anytime from 8-10) We serve coffee, tea, juice and a home cooked breakfast. We can tailor breakfast to your preferences and dietary needs.

Day 5	Wednesday
	Depart:	Friday Harbor
		(From Spring St. in town, go left on Argyle. This will become Cattle Point Road going left and take you to the very southeastern tip of the island. The Visitor Center entrance road is on the right, just past the park entrance on Cattle Point Road, the primary southbound thoroughfare on San Juan Island. Please, the entrance road speed limit is 15 mph.)
10:00 a.m.		San Juan Island National Historic Park
		American Camp VC (8:30-4:30 Wed-Sun)- Buy a National Park Pass for $10 (Admits owner and 3 extra people) The American Camp Visitor Center, located on Cattle Point Road six miles south of Friday Harbor, is open daily year round. Highlights include four cases of artifacts from the park's collections,a research library (by appointment)and a Treaty of Oregon display. A full selection of books and gifts also.
		The Littles Have Landed Letterbox (5)
		(Pass by American Camp. As Cattle Point road makes an abrupt left hand turn, park in the DNR picnic and interpretive site.)
		Cattlepoint Lighthouse-The modern thirty-four-foot, octagonal, concrete tower on Cattle Point was erected in 1935, when the Navy closed the compass station. The lighthouse received a temporary makeover in 1984, when it was used as a backdrop for an Exxon television commercial. The tower was outfitted with a faux lantern room and a hipped roof for the filming, confusing many a lighthouse buff who saw the commercial.
2:20 p.m. 5:45 p.m.	Do:	Ferry (Free)
3:10 p.m. 6:45 p.m.	Arrive:	Orcas Island
		(From the ferry landing go north on Orcas Rd.)
3:30 p.m.	See:	Cottage Gift Shop 8289 Orcas Rd Unique gift items, shirts, souvenirs, cards, blown glass, jewelry, toys, books. At the Orcas Ferry Landing.
		(Continue north on Orcas Rd. Watch for Our House Mall just past Fowler Pond.)
		Kay's Antiques and Collectibles 103 E Morris In Our House mall, Eastsound Ever-changing array of great finds, antiques, collectibles, gifts, jewelry, Orientalia, Persian rugs, accent accessories, glassware and treasures of the heart.
		(Continue north on Orcas Rd. to Eastsound and turn right on Main St.)
		Chez Chloe 344 Main St Eastsound Discover unique gifts, housewares and European specialty foods at Chez Chloe plus cookbooks, glassware, gift baskets and more.
		(Turn left on Beach.
	See:	Brown Bear Baking 29 N Beach Eastsound
		Kathryn Taylor Chocolates 68 North Beach Eastsound
		Woods Cove 109 North Beach Eastsound Island Gift shop featuring many island area artists: pottery, driftwood wreaths and frames, Pelindaba lavender, jewelry, soaps and salves, decoupage boxes, condiments: jellys, rubs, and sauces, archival prints and cards, mosaics, beach glass jewelry. Wood's Cove is the islands' shoe source for: Ugg, Teva, Simple, Anywear, Dansko, Haflinger, Merrell and lots of flip flops in the summer.
		Teezer's Cookies 330 N Beach
		(Continue north on Beach as it will go right, then go right on Prune Alley.)
		Roses Bakery & Cafe 382 Prune Alley Eastsound
		Trading Co. 488 Prune Alley Great selection of used items. Furniture, glassware, antiques and more. Call us for assistance in locating what you're looking for!
	Lodge:	Boardwalk on the Water $109.95 8292 Orcas Rd http://www.orcasislandboardwalk.com/ (30% discount over 55, Queen bed, fridge, micro, coffee, wireless hotspot, DSL, deck, on or near water)
		North Beach Inn $100-Cabin Gibson Rd. Eastsound http://www.northbeachinn.com/ (Double, Single, fireplace, kitchenette, bathroom, on the beach)
		Eastsound Landmark Inn $129-$184 67 Main St Eastsound http://www.landmarkinn.net/ (2 Queen bedrooms, kitchen, wifi, DVD, CD, hair dryer, private deck)
		Outlook Inn $59-$149 171 Main St. Eastsound http://www.outlookinn.com/ (Has New Leaf Cafe, queen beds)
		Kangaroo House B&B $135-$165 http://www.kangaroohouse.com/ (Queen bed, Breakfast-seasonal fruits, vegetables, smoked salmon & meats and other locally sourced ingredients including herbs, fruits, greens and edible flowers from our own garden whenever possible. Our breads, pastries, and muffins are made and baked in our own kitchen, including fresh scones our guests swear are "to die for!")
		Turtleback Farm Inn $125-$225 http://www.turtlebackinn.com/ (Fresh fruits and juices, our own award winning granola, home-baked breads or pastries, and a daily main course featuring farm-fresh eggs and meats in delightful combinations. A wide assortment of teas and coffees is offered and is available throughout the day.)
		The Old Trout B&B $145-$180 5272 Orcas Rd. (Jacuzzi tubs in all rooms, except $115, breakfast, fridge, micro, coffeemaker, VCR, CD)

Day 6	Thursday
	Depart:	Eastsound
		(Go back to Main St. Turn right. It will become Crescent Beach. Watch for Crescent Beach Nature Preserve.)
		Washifornia Letterbox There are three entrances to the Crescent Beach Nature Reserve, but only one has a trail. The trail is called Woodland Trail and the kiln was almost invisible because of the tall grass. My compass may be broken, but the degrees didn't seem to make sense. Easy to find the tree by the description though. Tips for other seekers: look for the 3 large firs in the meadow clearing about 150 steps from the trailhead, on the right.
		(Continue on Crescent Beach. Turn right on Olga Rd.)
		Moran State Park (10-dusk)	4
		11:11 11-11-11 Letterbox
		Cascade Lake-The 2.7 mile hike around Cascade Lake is an easy walk with little elevation gain. The trail sticks next to the water the majority of the hike.
		Cascade Falls-Park Park at the marked trailhead about 1/4 mile down on the Mt. Constitution Rd. Cascade Falls are found by hiking down to Cascade Creek, first arriving at Rustic Falls, then heading right (downstream) for another 1/4 mile where the trail winds down to the base of the falls.
		Mt. Constitution-Road to the top at 2400 Ft. Mount Constitution was named by Charles Wilkes during the Wilkes Expedition of 1838-1842. Wilkes' named Orcas Island "Hull Island", after Commodore Isaac Hull, the commander of the USS Constitution, who won fame after capturing the British warship Guerriere in the War of 1812. Like many of the names Wilkes' gave, the name "Hull" was replaced with "Orcas" by Henry Kellett in 1847 while reorganizing the British Admiralty charts. The three-masted heavy frigate USS Constitution was nicknamed "old Ironsides" and it is assumed that Mount Constitution was named after this vessel.
		(Take Mt. Constitution Rd down the hill. Turn right/north on Olga Rd. Just past office go left on Rosario Rd.)
	Arrive:	Rosario Resort and Spa 1400 Rosario Rd.
4:00 p.m.		Organ Concert and Rosario History Narrative Christopher Peacock, accomplished musician, author and Rosario historian, offers a presentation of music and photography that walks guests through the history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate. Highlights of the presentation include the historic Moran Photograph Collection, Phantom of the Opera music played on the Mansion’s 1,972 pipe Aeolian organ with silent film, stories of the Mansion’s most colorful residents, and Christopher’s original piano compositions played on the 1900 Steinway Grand Piano. Daily (except Sundays) at 4 p.m through September 21. Saturdays only at 4 p.m. after September 21. Complimentary and open to the public.
		Moran Mansion Museum The Moran Mansion Museum is a tribute to the man that built and made the mansion his home, shipbuilder and former Seattle mayor, Robert Moran. The Museum features original photographs taken from the early 1900’s, Arts and Crafts period furnishings, and an extensive display of the ships built by the Moran Brothers Company in Seattle. Open daily from 8 am to 9 pm.
	Lodge:	Boardwalk on the Water 8292 Orcas Rd http://www.orcasislandboardwalk.com/ (30% discount over 55, Queen bed, fridge, micro, coffee, wireless hotspot, DSL, deck, on or near water)
		North Beach Inn -Cabin Gibson Rd. Eastsound http://www.northbeachinn.com/ (Double, Single, fireplace, kitchenette, bathroom, on the beach)
		Eastsound Landmark Inn 67 Main St Eastsound http://www.landmarkinn.net/ (2 Queen bedrooms, kitchen, wifi, DVD, CD, hair dryer, private deck)
		Outlook Inn 171 Main St. Eastsound http://www.outlookinn.com/ (Has New Leaf Cafe, queen beds)
		Kangaroo House B&B http://www.kangaroohouse.com/ (Queen bed, Breakfast-seasonal fruits, vegetables, smoked salmon & meats and other locally sourced ingredients including herbs, fruits, greens and edible flowers from our own garden whenever possible. Our breads, pastries, and muffins are made and baked in our own kitchen, including fresh scones our guests swear are "to die for!")
		Rosario Resort and Spa 1400 Rosario Rd
		Turtleback Farm Inn http://www.turtlebackinn.com/ (Fresh fruits and juices, our own award winning granola, home-baked breads or pastries, and a daily main course featuring farm-fresh eggs and meats in delightful combinations. A wide assortment of teas and coffees is offered and is available throughout the day.)
		The Old Trout B&B 5272 Orcas Rd. (Jacuzzi tubs in all rooms, except $115, breakfast, fridge, micro, coffeemaker, VCR, CD)

Day 7	Friday
9:15 a.m. 12:25 p.m.	Depart:	Orcas Island
	Do:	Ferry (Free)
9:50 a.m. 1:00 p.m.	Arrive:	Lopez Island
		(Go south on Ferry Rd. Go right on Fisherman Bay Rd. At Lopez Village go right on Weeks Rd and left on Lopez.)
	See:	Maud's Used Books 308 Lopez Rd
		(Continue on Lopez and turn left on Tower.)
		Lopez Thrift Shop 60 Tower Rd
		(In the shopping area on the right of Tower.)
		Just Heavenly Fudge Factory & Gift Shop 9 Olga Rd. Our selection of sterling silver jewelry, blown glass ornaments, birds and nests, toys, T-shirts, hats and a selection of Lopez Island and San Juan Islands souvenirs and custom gift baskets.We also carry locally made Lopez Island Creamery gourmet ice cream. We are the only store serving ice cream cones, milkshakes,hot fudge sundaes, rootbeer floats and hand packed pints, and be sure to try a free taste of our fresh made fudge!
		(Go back to Tower and turn left. Then go left on Lopez.)
		Holly B's Bakery (April-Nov) 212 Lopez Rd Cinnamon rolls, almond butterhorns, ham and gruyere croissants, pesto parmesan brioches, marionberry scones, blueberry muffins, gingersnaps, coconut macaroons, rugelach, shortbread, cappucino bars, peach blackberry danish, raspberry cheesecake square, pepperoni creek or Mexican pizza, carmelized onion brie french bread, sourdough rye bread and more...
		(Continue on Lopez. At Fisherman Bay Rd. turn right. Turn right on Davis Bay Rd.)
	Do:	Lopez Island Murder Mystery Letterbox 312 Davis Bay Rd.
		(Go back up Davis Bay Rd. Go straight ahead on Fisherman Bay Rd/east. Turn right on Center Rd. and follow letterbox directions.)
		Starme Letterbox
		Lopez Wine Letterbox
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3:05 p.m. 5:00 p.m.	Depart:	Lopez Island
	Do:	Ferry (Free)
3:55 p.m. 5:40 p.m.	Arrive:	Anacortes
Optional:		Days Gone By Antiques (10-4) 220 Commercial
		Alley Cat Antiques (10-5) 301 Commercial
		The Red Snapper 501 Commercial
		Bayside Sweet & Treats (Closed) 615 Commercial
		Elizabeth's Cottage by the Sea (11-4) 619 Commercial
		Thai Season Restaurant (12-4) 710 Commercial
		Skagit River Bakery 808 Commercial
		Calico Cupboard & Bakery (8-3) 901 Commercial
		Left Bank Antiques 1904 Commercial
		Anacortes Chocolate Factory 2302 Commercial
		Home Sweet Home Antiques (10-4) 2701 Commercial
		Beach Castle Sweets 1715 L St.
	Lodge:

Day 8	Saturday
8:00 a.m.	Depart:	Anacortes
9:30 a.m.	Arrive:	Seattle	80
10:50 a.m.	Arrive:	Cle Elum	83
12:15 p.m.	Arrive:	Moses Lake	95
1:50 p.m.	Arrive:	Spokane	105