We offer numerous other activities right here at the resort, including complimentary board games, ping pong, tetherball, badminton, volleyball, and an assortment of other fun activities at our kiosk. Here are a few other activities guests commonly enjoy:

Fishing and crabbing off our pier: Rent a pole from the activities kiosk and set off for some fishing fun. You may catch shiner perch, pile perch, kelp greenling, or even a salmon or lingcod! Check out our fishing page for more info.

Fishing in our wildlife pond: We stock this pond with bluegill and largemouth bass. You are welcome to fish in the wildlife pond, but you must have barbless hooks and all fishing is strictly catch-and-release.

Sight-seeing: West Beach Resort is home to many creatures. Common sightings are bald eagles, blue heron, king fishers, osprey, jumping salmon, harbor seals, porpoises, and otter. Sometimes small sharks and skates patrol beneath our pier at night along with the occasional orca and humpback whale in our bay.

Swimming: Although the water is chilly all year, when the tide goes all the way out and the sun has a chance to heat up the sand, the incoming tide's water can get very comfortable to swim in. Grab a blow-up raft from the kiosk and soak in the island rays.

Scuba diving and Snorkelling: The waters around our resort offer incredible natural diversity. Jacques Cousteau called the San Juan Islands "the second best place to dive in the world." The water is cold, for sure, and you need a full wet suit, but the cold, clear water produces an incredible abundance (and variety) of plant and animal life, and spectacular colors. Whether your interest is spear fishing, photography, or just sightseeing, West Beach Resort is the perfect "home base" for your diving adventure.

A couple of fantastic local pottery shops are located near the resort. The Right Place Pottery is directly across the road from the resort, and Orcas Island Pottery is just up the hill if you take a right onto West Beach Road. They have imaginative artwork, and you can even design your own pottery! Check out our links page for their website.

In addition to the activities we offer here at the resort, there are many things to do on Orcas Island. Moran State Park is a 15-minute drive away. There you can swim in either of the four lakes or visit the world-famous Mount Constitution (spectacular on a sunny day!). If you're looking for a hiking adventure, the park has many miles of terrific hiking trails. Obstruction pass also offer great hiking. The village of Eastsound, only five minutes away from West Beach, has many terrific shops and some of the best restaurants in Washington State.

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