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Located on the north shore of Lopez Island, just south of Upright Head, one mile from Lopez ferry landing, three miles to Lopez Village. Sandy beach access and boat launch, 80 acres, 31 campsites (10 beach sites), group camp (8 campsites). Potable water, vault toilets (no showers). Picnic area and pavilion. Read more...

A community gym in Lopez Village, located in the family resource center building. With cardio and strength machines, personal training opportunities, and a newly added classroom facility, Lopez Fit welcomes and has a place for all. Read more...

Lopez Skatepark is a community-driven project aimed at creating a safe, welcoming space for skateboarders, bikers, and other riders on Lopez Island. Supported by San Juan County and local volunteers, this initiative brings residents together to foster an active, healthy lifestyle in the scenic setting of the San Juan Islands. The skatepark is designed to serve as an inclusive gathering Read more...

Calm and protected Mud Bay is a great place for a paddle. You can easily launch your kayak here and if you can carry your motorboat you can launch it too. The small sandy beach is especially lovely in the evening. The wide mud flats of the bay are a great place to go clamming. Just be sure to get Read more...

The premier Washington State climbing business. Offering rock climbing and canopy tree climbing on Lopez Island, WA. Read more...

The mission of the Lopez Island Historical Society is to collect, preserve, interpret, and share local history to increase awareness and appreciation of this resource for the benefit of future generations. Read more...

Our beautiful, seasonal outdoor pool is large enough for exercise or family fun. Bikes are available to explore the island or take to the sea in a kayak.  The fitness room is available when you want to stay indoors.  Lots of yard games, like volleyball, badminton, and more entertain the kids on the spacious resort grounds.  Walk the dog along Read more...

We are a premier paddling destination where you don’t have to worry about hauling kayaks, finding good launches or quality equipment. At Lopez Island Sea Kayak we have what you need to get on the water safely and quickly. Our Paddleshop is right on the shore of beautiful Fisherman Bay and we have a diverse fleet of modern recreational and Read more...

Marine Parks located in the San Juans include Blind Island, Clark Island, Doe Island, Jones Island, Matia Island, Patos Island, Posey Island, Stuart Island, Sucia Island and Turn Island. Accessible by private or chartered boat only, all have campsites and mooring buoys, some have docks. Read more...

The Upright Channel recreation site is managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This day-use recreation site includes four picnic sites and a short trail to a public beach. There is parking for several vehicles provided and a vault toilet near the picnic sites, located approximately ¼ mile from the parking lot. A Discover Pass is required. Read more...

The Lopez Island Studio Tour invites you to experience first-hand the quality and craftsmanship of the Island’s many artists. Visit the studios, enjoy meeting with the artists and discussing their visions and techniques. The Tour is an opportunity to purchase original works of art and to come away with insights to the artists and their community context. Read more...

Escape with TerraTrek on one of our premier bicycle tours, kayak and multi-sport vacations in the San Juan Islands. Our vacations include a variety of activities such as sea kayaking, whale watching, hiking, wine tasting and plenty of bicycling. Read more...

We offer bike and kayak tours on Lopez Island.  We also have kayak, bike and SUP rentals available on the beach at Spencer Spit State Park. Rentals are available from our rental booth beginning in May through Labor Day weekend in September, weather conditions permitting (May and September are generally weekends-only). Read more...

Shark Reef Sanctuary is a hidden gem, tucked away on the west side of Lopez Island, where a short 10-minute walk through a forest will lead to a rocky shoreline with stunning views over the water and an almost certain seal (and perhaps sea lion and otter) sighting. A short distance from the trailhead, there will be an elevated boardwalk Read more...

Lopez Island Family Resource Center workshops include art, performance, sports, nature, crafts, and more. Read more...

Past Lopez Village on the island’s west side, Otis Perkins County Day Park sits on a slender spit in Fisherman Bay. Enjoy one of the longest beaches in the islands, and nearly a mile of waterfront to explore to the north of the parking area, with great views of the San Juan Channel and the distant shoreline of San Juan. Read more...

This small beach is a mix of small pebbles and sand.  It faces west but it is tucked in by trees and hills so it is most often shady even at midday in the summer. The parking lot has a small grassy area and a picnic table. The Park is open all year long for daytime use. It is a Read more...

Welcome to Lopez Center for Community and Arts! Our facilities are available for your next event, whether its a wedding, performance, corporate event, or private party. Contact us today to find out more! Read more...

Agate Beach is on the southernmost tip of Lopez Island, with an amazing view of the water and Iceberg Point, part of the new San Juan Islands National Monument lands. Donated to the County by Seth Richey in 1948, the is one of Lopez Island’s most beautiful spots. Read more...

The 29-acre Spit Preserve is named for the prominent sand spit that defines the entrance to Fisherman Bay. This rich and varied property protects rare coastal dunes and wetlands, a grassy headland, approximately 1 mile of shoreline and an exquisite sandy spit marking the entrance to Fisherman Bay. The scenic setting is visible from numerous locations and travel ways, including Read more...

A private club that is open to the public, and offers a unique golf experience for all levels of golfers. Located on beautiful Lopez Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands, the course is a 9-hole course that plays as 18, with separate tee boxes and pins for the front and back nine. There are no tee times and seldom more Read more...

The Lopez Island courts  are owned and maintained by the Lopez Island Community Tennis Association (LICTA). They are located on Center Rd,  just south of Lopez Island School and are available to anyone wishing to play tennis and/or pickleball. The facility consists of 2 tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts and 1 shared use court. There is a backboard, and access to Read more...

Get ready to SPLASH, SWIM, and DIVE IN at the Lopez Swim Center, anticipated to open late winter/early spring 2026! The Swim Center will be a year-round place for the community to come together for fun, fitness, and healing. From community gatherings to outdoor BBQs on the lawn, to sunset parties and meeting for lattes on the patio. From exercise Read more...

Looking for an island camping park you can get to by car? Spencer Spit, on Lopez Island, may be just what you had in mind. One of the few auto-access state parks in the San Juan Islands, Spencer Spit provides dramatic, east-facing views of Decatur and Blakely islands and features a rare sand spit enclosed by a salt-chuck lagoon. Read more...

There’s always a place for you! Christ the King gathers at 10:45am on Sundays, all are welcome. Read more...