Ran away nd tryna meet friends hoping this place is nicer than Seattle

I am from Bellingham and today and tomorrow There is a high school Regatta down at the harbor. I need to bring pizza to the harbor for my sailors for lunch. Other than Domino’s, what would be a good pizza takeout place that could handle an order for 30 people. These are teenagers so we don’t need artisan pizza, just the traditional pepperoni, Hawaiian, meat lover. Any help you folks can give me would be appreciated. None of the pizza joints in town are currently open or else I would do the research myself by calling. I figured I’d reach out to my Reddit friends.

I am kind of assuming not based on looking up events online but maybe long term locals know

I’m going to be moving a large boat soon and have hired Associated to do the move. They charge a day rate and I am only moving from the Oak Harbor Marina three miles. Looking to see if anyone else needs to move a boat soon we can schedule the same day and bring down cost.

Dear Anacortes,

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so far, Rockfish seems to have the best, 6 large crisp meaty oysters and waffle fries . I tried the Brown last night and they serve 8 tiny, like tater tots oysters and a small handful of fries for $21, kinda like a tapas plate. Secret Cove has 6 ala carte, but really lightly pan fried. Who else has a decent fried pacific oyster platter?

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Does anyone know a trustworthy marine surveyor in Anacortes?

I’m in process of purchasing a sailboat out of Cap Sante Marina.

I’d love to find a surveyor with sailboat expertise.

Thanks for your help!

I have questions about the orange velomobile I’ve seen around town. Can you get one around here? What does it cost? What’s it like as a daily driver, if it is even used as such? How does it do in the rain?

For those of you who are transplants to Anacortes, what has your experience been like? I'd love to hear your stories: what led you to moving and what do you like and dislike about living there now? If you have kids, please share what the adjustment has been like for them.

For context: My husband and I are considering relocating with our two young children, and want honest opinions about what it's like. Our jobs are flexible as we both work in healthcare. We currently live in the NW in a city where air quality is becoming a big issue for us because we have an immunocompromised child and two of us have asthma.

I know everyone is different but I think hearing more perspectives and stories will help inform our decision making.

Thank you in advance!

Moving into the Skagit Valley area, starting a job in Burlington, in the back half of September, and looking for accommodations in the Skagit Valley area.

Looking in the areas: Arlington to Bellingham, Anacortes to Sedro-Woolley. The closer to Skagit Regional Airport, the better.

Looking to rent a room in a house, or a small studio.

Profile available on Roomies. DM for details or contact info.

As a temporary alternative, while I’m looking for a place, would be willing to rent an off-street parking spot for a few weeks to a month. Hopefully won’t take that long, but not getting a lot of hits or responses from inquiries elsewhere, so posting here in hopes of pointers or suggestions.

Are there any driver services in or near Annacortes?

Is anyone an Uber or Lyft driver looking for a bigger gig?

I am hosting a small event on Guemes Island and my guests are traveling from out of town. I am hoping to make my guests' lives easier by providing transportation to and from the exit of the ferry to my venue just a few miles into the island. This will be a small family event, no roudiness or noise. The driver would only be needed for a few hours in the afternoon and a few hours in the evening and not throughout the event and I would cover the cost of entering onto the ferry and leaving at the beginning and end of the day!
Does anyone know where I could find more info, or is interested?

Thanks so much!

Hey there 👋

My partner and I are moving to Anacortes and are wondering who hosts the best pub trivia in the area? We prefer something a little more competitive and crowded if possible!

Thanks

Hey y'all. My wife & I live in Anacortes but commute almost daily to work in La Conner. I'm trying to think of a dog-friendly fun day or night out I can take her and our fur baby on. Can I hear your ideas?

No farmers markets. We work at those often, so it'd feel less like a date and more like a job at that point lol.

Hey all! I used to drop clothing off in the boxes at The Market or West Marine. Now that they’re gone can you suggest an alternative? Thanks!

Hey everyone, moving to the area soon and was looking for a maker space, have discovered there is not one nearby. What would the level of interest be from anyone here? What would it need to have? How much monthly would you be willing to contribute? Thanks

I used to help run one as a 501(c)3 in another state and could set one up here if there is sufficient interest. Otherwise I’m just going to rent a place and set up my own shop.

Hi, considering getting on the ferry to Friday Harbor from Anacortes this Friday for a 11am boat tour.

My fear is that - looking at this ferry schedule: https://wsdot.com/Ferries/Schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=ana-sj - I would have to get on the 9:05A ferry to Friday Harbor, and then wouldn’t be able to back to Anacortes until 4:55P per this schedule?

Am i understanding this correctly?

Saw a black and grey German Pointer style dog running east on highway 20. Wanted to share this information, hope the dog finds their home!

A stylist that is amazing at cutting short pixie hair cuts! I live in Whatcom and haven't found any worth a return visit. It's been 5 years of lraving the chair completely unsatisfied. Om hoping Anacortes/Skagit might have someone great!

Hi I have been to Anacortes dozens of times, my dad grew up there so we would go and visit his friends/check on rentals multiple times a year. Well dad is old, most of his friends are gone, and the rentals are no longer. I wanted to visit again as an adult but I don’t know what to do.

28, F, I don’t drink alcohol and long time vegan.

The bowling alley was my favorite place as a kid, but now it’s gone. I have looked up things to do in anacortes, and I don’t really have the money for a whale watching tour. Is driving to deception pass worth it? What are some of your favorite trails/day things to do? Where to eat? What to check out? Any good thrift/antique stores, or restaurants with a nice view to have a mocktail? I remember dad taking me to some cliff thing that had a beautiful view of the marina.

Or maybe not an anacortes activity but something close? I’m coming from Tacoma.

Editing to add. I would be coming either tonight or tomorrow night. Either way I would need to leave by 2/3pm on Tuesday

I’m in Anacortes for tonight only. Where can I play some pull tabs?

Thank you all for your charm, kindness, information, and sites. Will never forget our week in Anacortes! Got them whales too- good times!

Hi folks!

I’m travelling to the US from South Africa for a few weeks and will spend most of the trip in Seattle. I’m driving down to Portland with another friend for a few days and we’re considering staying in Anacortes on the way back - she will be going back to Vancouver from there and the plan is for me to stay on my own for a couple of extra days before heading back to Seattle.

I know almost nothing about the area but it looks like there are a few really nice hikes to check out. But is it easy enough to get around using public transit, including to trails? Is there much else to do/see easily without a car? I’m mostly into hiking, trail running, bookshops, art and vegan food.

I’m wondering if it’ll be worthwhile or better to just stay a few extra days closer to Portland?

This is crap.

Is it normal for the anacortes ferry tollbooth to be closed prior to the 4:05am sailing? My reservation says I must check in 30 minutes before, but I've been sitting in line with no movement as the tollbooth is empty.

It is currently 3:15am.

I’m staying near La Conner this week and got curious…I keep hearing planes overhead, but none of them show up on my flight radar app (which works perfectly in Seattle.) What are the flights that don’t show up on radar?

It’s several times a day, and loud. It’s pretty foresty and cloudy here so I haven’t been able to spot the planes yet