It was fine, a little small town with a few restaurants. Quaint. There's a boardwalk with some…read morerestaurants, it's surprisingly popular here so it can be hard to find parking and make a reservation if you want to go to any of the restaurants. I wasn't blown away and I don't think we will be back, but I can see why people like it.

While heading back home after spending the day at Deception Pass State Park, we decided to go a…read moredifferent route, which allowed us to stop by the town of La Conner. I've never been to the annual tulip festival, so did not know about this charming town. But I sure am glad we stopped by here. La Conner is a small town by the Swinomish Channel in Skagit County. It really has that waterfront charm to it, with small, local businesses that line down the main street, with patio dining that looks out to the dock and boats. There were many areas for public seating, with tables and chairs set up by the public boardwalk. I loved how historic the buildings are here! Much of the buildings have plaques that indicate its original purpose and the year it was established. We also walked behind the business centre of town where a residential area is, and loved the Victorian-style homes here. You just don't see many houses like that in urban areas, reminding you of that small town flavor. We are already planning to spend a weekend here sometime! Because of its tourism from the annual tulip festival, the town has some lodging options and fun activities for visitors and locals. Glad to have to stopped by this charming part of the state.

Nice lay out and lots of booths to check out. But the prices for the items available were over the…read moretop. Hundreds and into the thousands of dollars for alot of the art work. By unknown artists. There were some beautiful and unique things there but the artists were really too greedy for alot of the items. I know that alot of work went into the products and I am willing to pay for nice work but not pay 3 or4 times the value. Way too proud!

It's such a great street fair! They have a really big showing for such a small town. Many artists…read morecome from all over including local artists, which there are a lot of. Great food as well!! Last year they were selling unbelievable berry cobbler on the corner. We bought some incredible masks last year and I absolutely love them! It's a must. Do not miss it!

Updating my original review..... Idk whats going on with the…read morechamber but it seems like no one wants to show up anymore. There are hardly any people coming to the events that used to be huge hits, but they have had bigger party's st after hours since they don't reduce who and how many. Probably will be telling my business friends that this isn't worth it like it used to be. Not sure if all the change is the problem or sumthing else. Prob won't recommend rejoining next year if things keep dwindling like this and I'm no longer finding as much value. Keep supporting if you do though

Today is December 7th, most people still remember this as "Pearl Harbor Day", a sacred day of…read moreremembrance. But does the chamber remember? No...not a single American flag placed on Commercial Avenue...a simple oversight, or the erasure of American history...such a disgrace! Let's see what happens on the next 911....

Have my boat moored in Bellingham. Was shocked how friendly and Devereaux the staff was in…read moreAnacortes. ...have to say this is the best run and Deverse friendly ..port I have been to in awhile. ..can't wait to come back....

From the owner: We operate a busy marine terminal shipping bulk goods. Visit Anacortes and experience a real…read moreworking waterfront like you'll find nowhere else. Our tenants are working too. From rope manufacturing and shipbuilding, to marine supplies and fine dining, Port tenants add a rich variety to this historic community. Throwing a party? Having a wedding, conference, or concert? We have several sizes. Mission Statement: In Partnership with the public agencies and private business, develop and manage facilities and service which stimulated public job creation and commerce, while protecting the quality of life, need and desires of area residents. The following tenets are basic to accomplishing this mission: 1. Be a responsible steward of the public resources, and operate in a manner which maintains a high level of public understanding and confidence in the Port's activities. 2...

Crazy! Only one lady helping a full room of people. She was good but I felt sorry for her…read more 'Charlie' wandered around, not contributing or helping. WTH

Arrived 10 mins prior to my appointment to find about 20 folks in the waiting area. When I sat down…read morethe system prompted me by text to check in online by texting "here." About one minute later the clerk finished with the person at the counter and called my name. The renewal process was easy, the clerk was polite and efficient, and I was on the way out the door a couple of minutes BEFORE my scheduled appointment. Best licensing experience ever for someone who got his first license more than 50 years ago!

Standing on the Deception Pass Bridge is one of those moments where you realize photos just can't…read morecapture how incredible a place really is. The bridge connects Whidbey Island and Fidalgo Island inside Deception Pass State Park, and the views are honestly breathtaking in every direction. The water below is this deep turquoise color, and when the tide is moving you can see the currents swirling through the pass. It's a little surreal looking down from the bridge -- you're about 180 feet above the water, and the cliffs, forest, and islands around you make it feel like something out of a movie. One thing I didn't realize until visiting is that it's actually two bridges, with a small island in between called Pass Island. You can walk across both bridges, and there are sidewalks on each side so you can stop and take in the views. It's definitely worth slowing down and just enjoying the moment. If you want to walk the bridge, most people park either at the small lot on the Whidbey Island side right before the bridge, or at pullouts and parking areas on the Fidalgo Island side. There are also bigger parking areas inside the park like Bowman Bay or West Beach if you want to explore trails or viewpoints nearby. Driving across the bridge itself is free, but if you park in the state park lots you'll need a Washington Discover Pass (about $10 for the day). If you can, try to go earlier in the morning or near sunset. The light hitting the water and cliffs makes the whole place feel even more magical. This is one of those places in Washington that really sticks with you. Whether you're walking the bridge, stopping for photos, or just watching the water rush through the pass below, it's absolutely worth the visit.

Parking is very limited, cost $10 so you have to decide if it's worth for you to pay for it to…read moresimply walking across the bridge to enjoy the view or to hike down to the water. We weren't prepared nor planned to hike down when we visit in late August of 2025. It's definitely worthwhile for a quick stop, walk across the bridge and enjoy the view from there for a bit. It could be noisy since cars will be driving through while you stand still on the bridge. We spotted some seals or sea lions played in the water. We couldn't tell the difference from the bridge without the telescope.

We had a lovely visit here on our way home from the Tulip festival. After Tulip crowds this…read morerelatively isolated area was a joy. Wide, well maintained trails. Portapotty in the parking lot. Lots of greenspaces (we had a picnic). We tried to find a few geocaches but didn't have any luck. There was also a story walk here.... we accidentally did it backwards, but it didn't matter too much. We would definitely go back if we were in the area.