Top 6 things to do on Lopez Island
Sharks Reef Sanctuary
This hike thought the woods unexpectedly opens to a fun hilly area with a beach and tide pools to explore. It’s a great place to take a picnic sit on the rocks and watch the seals across the channel. For the best experience and more tide pools try going at low tide.
Spencer Spit State Park
A great place to kayak with a huge open beach and lots of trails to explore.
Lopez Island Bike Ride
Lopez Island is a small 16 mile flat island making it one of the most popular islands to bike on.
Iceberg Point
Great hiking spot with stunning views
Lopez Island Vineyards and Winery
Be sure to visit their tasking room in the village
Lopez Island Golf Club
A great 9 hole golf course to get your golf fix. Read more
Honorable Mention
Lopez Island Farmer’s Market
If you are lucky enough to be on the island on a Saturday from May to September be sure to check out the farmer’s market for family owned & local San Juan island products. Read more
Don’t forget all the Fishing Charters, Whale watching and stunning Scuba diving available.
The Washington State ferry system makes exploring what other islands have to offer easy and you only need to pay when going eastbound.
Lopez Island Farmers’ Market
n Lopez Village, right next to the Community Center, take time to stroll the Lopez Farmers’ Market on Saturdays from mid-May through mid-September. Here many of the island’s artists set up shop — hand blown and stained glass, fiber art, jewelry, pottery. Find an abundance of fresh island produce, fine artisan bread and baked goods, locally raised meat and eggs, direct from the island’s bakers and farmers. It’s a fine place to have lunch and a chance to pick up some unique gifts. Don’t miss this little gem of Lopez, open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. throughout the season.
174 Village Rd.
Lopez Island
360-468-2026
360-468-3178
http://www.lopezfarmersmarket.com//
Village Cycles
Full service bike shop is located next to the fudge shop in the village on Lopez Island. We provide high quality, efficient bicycles for rent and bike tours of Lopez with local guides. Our service department is top notch. Repairs are done in a professional, timely manner, on the spot when needed. We sell a diverse selection of accessories and components. We are your local bike shop when you’re away from home!
214 Lopez Rd.
Lopez Island
(360) 468-4013
http://www.villagecycles.net/
Blossom Grocery
Established in 1977, Blossom Grocery provides the best grocery shopping experience in the San Juan Islands. We measure the quality of our products by their food miles, certified organic status, fair-trade status, producer ethics, affordability, simplicity, freshness and suitability for islanders’ needs. We are locally owned, controlled and committed.
Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
135 B Lopez Road
Lopez Island
(360) 468-2204
http://www.blossomgrocery.com//
Lopez Island Golf Course
Lopez Island Golf Club offers year-round golfing on beautiful Lopez Island. A private club open to the public, LIGC offers a unique golf experience for all levels of golfers. Dawn to dusk, no tee times are required, with at most a brief wait. The course plays an easily walked 5304 yards (4702 from the forward tees). There’s an extensive short-game practice area as well as a putting green. Our nine holes play as 18, with separate tee boxes and pins for front and back nines.
589 Airport Rd.
Lopez Island
(360) 468-2679
http://www.lopezislandgolf.com/
Best places to Dine on Lopez Island
Being a small island Lopez has a few options for dining however almost all of them have stunning waterfront views available
Bay Café
A great place to have a martini and watch the sunset with fabulous food and friendly staff.
Holly B’s Bakery
For an afternoon sweet or savory treat Holly B’s has some wonderful selections.
South End General Store & Restaurant
Great eclectic food in an unexpected location.
Vita’s Wildly Delicious
Check their daily selections for fresh flavorful food
See tripadvisor for the additional restaurants on Lopez Island