Guemes Island guidebook
Transportation
The Guemes Island ferry is an adventure unto itself. An open-deck, 21-car boat offers scenic views of the Guemes channel, Guemes Island and Anacortes. Operated by Skagit County, the ferry operates out of its own terminal on the North end of Anacortes.
Guemes Island Ferry Terminal
500 I AveThe Guemes Island ferry is an adventure unto itself. An open-deck, 21-car boat offers scenic views of the Guemes channel, Guemes Island and Anacortes. Operated by Skagit County, the ferry operates out of its own terminal on the North end of Anacortes.
Sightseeing
A great place for a hike. Easy trails suitable for kids, older adults and everyone in between.
Dog Woods
7999-7475 W Shore DrA great place for a hike. Easy trails suitable for kids, older adults and everyone in between.
The Guemes Mountain trail is a 2.4 mile roundtrip, 550-feet elevation gain hike to the highest point on Guemes Island. It offers stunning 360-degree views of the Cascade Mountains, Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Bald eagles and other wildlife are visible along the trail as well.
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Guemes Mountain Trail
6464 S Shore RdThe Guemes Mountain trail is a 2.4 mile roundtrip, 550-feet elevation gain hike to the highest point on Guemes Island. It offers stunning 360-degree views of the Cascade Mountains, Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Bald eagles and other wildlife are visible along the trail as well.
Food scene
The only store on the island is a community hub that offers food, groceries and a place to hang out. An outdoor firepit, a lawn for sitting or throwing a frisbee, live music and views of Anacortes and the Guemes Island ferry make this a must visit on the island.
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Guemes Island General Store
7885 Guemes Island RdThe only store on the island is a community hub that offers food, groceries and a place to hang out. An outdoor firepit, a lawn for sitting or throwing a frisbee, live music and views of Anacortes and the Guemes Island ferry make this a must visit on the island.
City/town information
A small, walkable tourist town, Anacortes offers shopping, dining and entertainment options just a five-minute ferry ride from Guemes Island. Close enough that guest can bike to it and leave the car behind.
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Anacortes
A small, walkable tourist town, Anacortes offers shopping, dining and entertainment options just a five-minute ferry ride from Guemes Island. Close enough that guest can bike to it and leave the car behind.
A great place for kid and adults, Schoolhouse Park features swings, a jungle gym, a tennis/basketball court, a baseball backstop and a pavilion stage.
Schoolhouse Park
Guemes Island RoadA great place for kid and adults, Schoolhouse Park features swings, a jungle gym, a tennis/basketball court, a baseball backstop and a pavilion stage.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Pack what you need!
There is only a single store on Guemes Island with a very limited selection of items - good for emergencies but not for regular shopping. Make sure to bring all your groceries and other items with you or stop in Anacortes to pick them up to save yourself multiple ferry trips back to the mainland.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Guemes Ferry Terminal
The road signage on the way into Anacortes directs you toward the Washington State Ferry Terminal. The Guemes Ferry sails out of a different location on the north side of Anacortes. Enter “Guemes Island Ferry Terminal” into your preferred navigation app and trust its directions.