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Rosario Resort

ORCAS ISLAND

Rosario Resort

A luxurious piece of history on Orcas Island

DIRECT SEAPLANE FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO ROSARIO RESORT

This slice of old-world elegance is literally a piece of history: Rosario Resort & Spa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mission-style mansion dates back to 1909, created by shipbuilder Robert Moran as a retreat amid incredible natural beauty. A place to relax, recover and recharge. Just don’t call it rustic, as it’s updated to include every modern convenience.

The resort is known for the craftsmanship of its construction and a full array of amenities from the full-service spa to the waterfront restaurant and fireside cocktail lounge. The Aeolian organ, which is composed of 1,972 pipes, is housed in a special music room. Located along Cascade Bay, this is one of the more special destinations served by Kenmore Air.

Check out out Kenmore Air live camera view of Rosario Resort!

From whale watching and kayaking to charter fishing, bike and moped rentals and more, check out the full list of activities to do at Rosario Resort!

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FLOATPLANE

Seasonal service, April to October, flying from either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union, arriving at the pier aboard one of Kenmore Air’s six-seat de Havilland Beavers or eight-seat Otters. If you’re seeking something more intimate, the Cessna 180 is a two to three passenger float plane that is the most economical charter flight option. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

LAND PLANE

Arrive at Eastsound Airport, a short drive from the resort, as Kenmore Air Express provides year-round service to Orcas Island with its fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans and Grand Caravans, which accommodate eight to nine passengers. Paid parking is available by day or week, complimentary on-site bag storage is available.

ACCOMMODATIONS

There are more than 100 rooms and suites on the 30 acres of Rosario Resort with guests able to choose from views of the harbor or the bay or — if preferred — a hillside room located a 15-minute walk up from the mansion, looking down on Cascade Bay.

ACTIVITIES

There are two outdoor pools on the property, a full-service spa and every opportunity to buoy your spirits. From whale watching and kayaking to charter fishing, bike and moped rentals and more, check out a full list of activities and things to do at Rosario Resort!

ROSARIO RESORT

ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Orcas Island is the largest in the archipelago, Mt. Constitution is the highest point and this island’s history as the former center of Washington’s fruit-packing industry can be tasted in the stands you’ll find across the island. It’s known as the gem of the San Juan Islands for good reason with a world of adventure and beauty waiting for you. (Video Credit Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce)

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Kenmore Air floatplane on San Juan Island

West Sound

ORCAS ISLAND

West Sound

West Sound is a charming village on Orcas Island

DIRECT SEAPLANE FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO WEST SOUND

Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juans, and West Sound often gets overlooked. Sure, Rosario Resort offers Old World elegance and Eastsound is the island’s bustling hub, but West Sound features food and farms that have earned Orcas Island its reputation in the culinary world while retaining a more laid-back approach.

A ferry ride to Orcas requires a drive up to Anacortes, but with Kenmore Air, you’re just a 1 hour 15 min. floatplane flight away before you’re traipsing up an island road to the Orcas Island Winery or discovering a food-and-farm tour. And don’t let the casual ambience fool you, the Kingfish Inn is a culinary gem and its partnership with nearby OrcaSong farm will have you absolutely eating up the scenery of West Sound.

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FLOATPLANE

Seasonal service from April to September, departing either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union, arriving at the pier aboard one of Kenmore Air’s six-seat de Havilland Beavers or eight-seat Otters. If you’re seeking something more intimate, the Cessna 180 is a two to three passenger floatplane that is a most economical charter flight option. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Kingfish Inn and Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast are located closest to the West Sound marina while Cabins on the Point and the Pebble Cove Farm are a short drive away.

ACTIVITIES

The protected bay makes West Sound a perfect place for kayaking, crabbing and clamming. The marina was built in 1950, and the fact that it doesn’t get the traffic of Friday Harbor or Roche Resort can actually be an asset as it’s less crowded.

WEST SOUND

ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Orcas Island is the largest in the archipelago, Mt. Constitution is the highest point and this island’s history as the former center of Washington’s fruit-packing industry can be tasted in the stands you’ll find across the island. It’s known as the gem of the San Juan Islands for good reason with a world of adventure and beauty waiting for you.

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Eastsound

ORCAS ISLAND

Eastsound

Central location to everything on Orcas Island

DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO ORCAS ISLAND

Hop aboard a direct Kenmore Air flight from Seattle to Orcas Island and you’ll arrive at Eastsound Orcas Island Airport, less than a mile from the biggest town on Orcas Island, which is the largest island in the San Juan Islands. Eastsound pulses with local businesses, shops featuring island-crafted goods, and restaurants that specialize in island-grown produce and local seafood. There’s even an outdoor performance stage, the Village Green, in the middle of it all.

Taking the ferry requires a lengthy drive to Anacortes, but with Kenmore Air Express, a 40-minute flight from Boeing Field puts you at the airport less than a mile from town. If you travel into Sea-Tac airport, you can take our Sea-Tac shuttle service to connect with your Kenmore Air flight from Boeing Field. Eastsound sits at the northern edge of this horseshoe-shaped island, right where the eastern and western halves come together. Head to the hiker’s paradise that is Moran State Park on the western half of the island, go east to Turtleback Summit or get out on the water, see some whales, wildlife, and the lushly forested hills that earned Orcas its nickname of “Emerald Isle” as the gem of the San Juans.

Check out our Kenmore Air live camera view of Eastsound!

Arriving into Sea-Tac Airport and Need a Shuttle to Boeing Field?

Hop on our Sea-Tac shuttle service to transfer between Sea-Tac airport and Boeing Field.

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LAND PLANE

Kenmore Air Express provides year-round service from Boeing Field with its fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans and Grand Caravans, which accommodate eight to nine passengers. The Pilatus PC-12 turboprop is the newest option in the Kenmore Air charter fleet, offering eight seats in a roomy cabin for a quiet and cutting edge flying experience. Paid parking is available by day or week, and complimentary on-site bag storage is available.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Eastsound has the largest array of lodging options on Orcas, which is the biggest of the San Juan Islands. The Outlook Inn and Smuggler’s Villa Resort are two popular accommodations in the area, but there are a variety of Bed & Breakfasts as well. The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau has an index of all the island’s options here.

ACTIVITIES

A vineyard, a brewery, whale-watching trips and fishing charters, they’re all available on this stunning island retreat. And as for the island itself, the hills make for incredible views whether it’s reaching Turtlehead Summit or hiking up to the observation tower atop Mount Constitution, the highest point in all the San Juan Islands. Orcas was once the center of the fruit-packing industry, and the legacy can be tasted at the stands found all over the island.

EASTSOUND
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Kenmore Air floatplane on San Juan Island

Deer Harbor

ORCAS ISLAND

Deer Harbor

A piece of protected paradise on Orcas Island

DIRECT SEAPLANE FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO DEER HARBOR

Tucked between two peninsulas, Deer Harbor is home to calm waters and one of the only sandy beaches in the island chain, making it an ideal destination. Centrally located amid the San Juan Islands, Deer Harbor is also the perfect home base for boating anywhere in the region. Enjoy the views from any of the local eating establishments that provide indoor and outdoor harbor-view dining. The biggest challenge is getting there, and Kenmore Air makes that easy with a 1hr. 15 min. float plane flight direct from Seattle to Deer Harbor.

No drive to the Anacortes ferry. No drive after getting off the ferry. You just glide up to the marina in your floatplane, arriving in a perfectly protected inlet whose gentle waters are ideal for kayaking. Or maybe you’d prefer to bike around the shoreline. Skippered sailboats are available out of the Deer Harbor marina, and you can get picnic provisions from the Dock Store or more upscale accommodations at the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant.

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FLOATPLANE

Fly to Deer Harbor year-round from either Kenmore Air Harbor or Lake Union, arriving at the dock aboard one of Kenmore Air’s six-passenger de Havilland Beavers or eight-seat Otters. Seeking something more intimate? Kenmore Air offers charter flights aboard the Cessna 180, which is a two to three passenger floatplane. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Deer Harbor Inn offers a range of rooms from spa cottages to log-cabin lodge rooms with several large vacation homes also available. There are some truly unique options, too, like the Gnome House and Casa Crayola, each a one-of-a-kind experience while other vacation rentals available in the area.

ACTIVITIES

It’s all about the water here whether you’re relaxing on the sandy beach, paddling a kayak on the incredibly calm waters, eyes out for the abundant marine life of this protected inlet, or getting out on a boat with charters and tours available for everything from sailing to fishing to whale watching.

DEER HARBOR

ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Orcas Island is the largest in the archipelago, Mt. Constitution is the highest point and this island’s history as the former center of Washington’s fruit-packing industry can be tasted in the stands you’ll find across the island. It’s known as the gem of the San Juan Islands for good reason with a world of adventure and beauty waiting for you. (Video Credit Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce)

March 12, 2022/by Scott Meis
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