Lopez Island lies about 80 miles north of Seattle and is the first stop in the 45 minute ferry ride beginning in Anacortes, Washington on the U.S. mainland. It's the third largest island in the San Juan Islands chain. If you're lucky enough to arrive in your own boat, you'll have your choice of marinas in Fisherman Bay, at Spencer Spit State Park, and Odlin County Park. The island is 15 miles long, 8 miles wide, and is mostly rolling hills and flat pastureland. For cyclists, Lopez Island is a dream-come-true! The truly ambitious can take the 30-mile loop around the island that will take you, among other places, through Spencer Spit Park, Odlin Park, and MacKaye Harbor. Hikers will relish the 45 acres of day trails in Shark Reef Sanctuary, with trails through old growth woods and along scenic coastal vistas. Along the way, don't be surprised if you see deer, foxes, eagles, harbor seals, river otters, and endangered orca whales! There are lots of public beaches and trails that lead to the waterfront. Much of Lopez Island's natural beauty is protected in parks like Agate Beach, Shark Reef Park, and Upright Head.

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