Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Schools | |
| Anacortes Schools - | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Area Builders and Developments | |
| Keystone - | |
| Portalis - | |
| San Juan Passage - | |
| Strandberg Homes - | |
| The Isles - | |
| The Orchards - | |
| Area Information | |
| City of Anacortes - | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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Fidalgo Living - Area John L Scott Community website.
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| Island Hospital - | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Port Of Anacortes - | |
Skagit County Award Winning Website - Award - winning County website. Look up records, tax info, shoreline info and a resource for everything you need to find in Skagit county.
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Sperling's Best Places - A plethora of information to help you learn more about your new community! An excellent resource!
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| The Community of Anacortes - | |
| Area Professionals ~ Mortgage | |
Diane Martin ~ Wells Fargo - Give Diane a call at 360-293-1160. 877-781-3441
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Yarrow Bay Mortgage - You may only think about the home loan process a few times in your life, Jason thinks about it everyday. He takes a planning approach to your home loan that takes it beyond just a mortgage. Give Jason a call to help you with all of your mortgage questions. 425-260-7270 or visit his website,www.jasonzwicker.com.
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| Area Professionals-Inspection | |
| Pacific Crest Inspections - Rick Bunzel is a Certified Home Inspector with 25 years of experience. Rick is also an Anacortes firefighter! | |
The Brickkicker - Dan Crocker is a Certifed Inspector with The Brickkicker. dcrocker@brickkicker.com Local phone: 360-421-1660
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| Boats! | |
| Jennings Yachts - Welcome to Jennings Yachts: a family business. Jennings Yachts is built on experience and based upon integrity. | |
Northwest Yachts - Anacortes is all about boats! Peter and Jan Whiting live in Anacortes, and just happen to build beautiful yachts. Visit them @ Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes or in Seattle @ Tillicum Marina on Lake Union. 360-317-7456. peterwhiting@northwestyachts.com
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| Port Of Anacortes - | |
| Favorite People and Artists | |
Jordan McMakin, Local Author and Publisher - Jordan McMakin is a local author of children's books, publisher and one of the most amazing young women you would ever meet! A bright star in the dark night! Children and adults alike will love her story telling and the tales of Prince Ezrick!
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Kitty Bluhm and SAMISH ISLAND CARDS - Kitty Bluhm has an exceptional eye for the beauty and nature of Samish Island and Skagit County. Visit her website to enjoy a peaceful perspective of this area of the Northwest!
Kitty photographs the shores, landscapes and gardens of her home on Samish Island and greater Skagit County. Her images represent moments of stillness, that speaks in an elemental language of light, clouds and sunlight on water.
Her beautiful work is represented throughout my website.
www.samish-island-cards.com
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Sarah O'Brien and Dunga Orphanage - The Dunga Orphanage Project began with one woman whose heart was moved by the plight of orphans she saw in travel photos. Sarah O'Brien, an Anacortes native, was determined to raise enough funds to build a small orphanage.
The team at John L Scott is committed to helping people find homes. The first Dunga Orphanage, occupied by Sarah and her family, opened 18 months ago. Now a 2nd is being planned with the funds dedicated by John L Scott, Anacortes.
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Thais Armstrong, Artist Extrodinaire - Samish Island artist that is 'magic' with watercolor!
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| Favorite Places | |
Backyards - Everything wonderful to help you to enjoy life outside! Cathryn Shepherd is the retail manager. 360-424-4132
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Compass Wines - If you love wines, you will love Compass! A wonderful selection of rare and hard to find Washington wines, California cabs and
bargains! And, they offer free deliveries to the marinas! I love this place...fantastic finds and very helpful, friendly staff.
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The Majestic Hotel - What a wonderful hotel! Beautiful accomodations, a lux spa and restaurant. I love the bar for Happy Hour! The best place to stay in Anacortes!
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| Favorite Restaurants | |
Adrift - Adrift transforms the bounty of the Skagit farmlands and the surrounding waters of the Straits of Juan de Fuca into superior cuisine that nurtures both the body and the spirit. A favorite!
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Bellissima Trattoria - For great Italian Cuisine...try Bellisima! A favorite!
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Il Posto - IL POSTO RISTORANTE
2120 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
Contact: Isabella Valerio
Phone: 360-293-7600 / 293-7166
Fax: 360-293-7366
Authentic Italian Restaurant: Ran by Italian, cooked by Italian! Enjoyed by all!
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| La Vie en Rose - Oh la la! A wonderful french bakery. I love the Croissant Almond and everything Au Chocolat. | |
Rockfish Grill - Great local brewery...food and fun!
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The Brown Lantern - Fun local bar...a classic in Anacortes!
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The Rhododendrom Cafe - Local fare with flair!
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| Handy Resources to Help With Your New Home | |
| All Faith Carpet Cleaning - 360-299-3213 | |
| Anacortes Interiors - 360-293-6000 | |
| Austin's Window Cleaning - 360-540-4333 or 360-419-7382 | |
Backyards - Everything wonderful for life outside! Cathryn Shepherd 360-424-4132
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| Brad The Handy Man - 360-333-1430 | |
Broadview Appliance Sales and Service - Michael Latsha can help you with all of your appliance needs! Great selection and a fantastic guy!
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| Connect Utilites and Home Services in Minutes - Home Services at your fingertips! Just enter your address and find the available utitlites for your new address. | |
Gracious Living Interior Design - Create a gracious, warm and inspired
home in the Pacific Northwest.
Residential interior design that is timeless and comfortable. Including
*Space planning
*Furniture
*Drapery
*Color consultation
If you have a project you'd like to discuss, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us at (360) 299-8949 or email info@graciouslivinginteriors.com.
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| Home Cleaning Services - 360-840-7181 | |
| House Smarts TV - A handy resource for home improvement | |
Nate Berkus - Ideas for Interiors
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| Northwest Fine Furnishings - A 'treasure trove' of fine furnishings for your home! It's a fun store! 360-424-8455 | |
| Happenings in Skagit County | |
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Moving Companies | |
Viking Moving Services - Relocating? I recommend Anacortes' own...VIKING! Local moving company moving Anacortes residents for 37 years. 360-588-1378. 888-588-1378.
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| Real Estate Investment Tips | |
| Investing in Homes and Vacation Homes - Listen to NBC's Matt Lauer's interview about Investment tips for 2007. The Northwest Coast of Washington is a recommended 'buy'. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Skagit County Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Samish Island | |
Alice Bay B&B - Alice Bay B&B is perched on the shouth shore of Samish Island overlooking Alice Bay. Alice Bay is abundant with wildlife and home to a Great Blue Heron rookery. Julie, your host is also the author of The Alice Bay Cookbook, a NW favorite!
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| Bike Touring on Samish Island - A 32 mile 'bike hike' through Samish Island | |
Bird Web ~Tracking birds on Samish Island - Track prominent rookeries that are found on Samish Island between Samish Bay and Padilla Bay.
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Blau Oysters - Our Island source for shellfish since 1935!
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Camp Kirby - A 47 acre camp for children located on Samish Island. A special destination for campers since 1923.
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| Mapquest for Samish Island - Directions to Samish Island | |
Northbank Cottage Vacation Rentals - The perfect peaceful destination for your next get away on Samish Island. Located on the beautiful North side. Rentals by the night or by the week!
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Official site of Samish Island -
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Padilla Bay Estuary ~History - Padilla Bay~ on the south shore of Samish Island is at the saltwater edge of the large delta of the Skagit River. Here is the history of the Bay.
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Padilla Bay Information - Padilla Bay, on the south shore of Samish Island is a National Estuarine Research Reserve System and home to abundant sea and wildlife.
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Samish Island Artist, Thais Armstrong - Stunning watercolors by local talent, Thais Armstrong! I love her work!
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Samish Island B&B ~ Samish Point - Tranquil little Cape Cod home nestled in the trees! A beautiful spot for some R&R.
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Samish Island Bird Watching - Did you know that Samish Island and the adjacant flats has one of the largest populations of raptors in the US? For a free map of sites, please click on the link!
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Samish Island Cards - Samish Islander, Kitty Bluhm captures the beauty of Samish Island and Skagit County. Order her beautiful cards with images of the area.
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Samish Island Weather - All the latest weather updates for Samish Island.
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Samish Public Beach and Recreation Area - Samish Island has 1500 feet of public shoreline to be enjoyed for shellfish harvesting!
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| Visitor's Center | |
Anacortes Chamber and Visitor's Guide - Anacortes Chamber and Visitor's Guide. Your source to area info for hotels, ferry schedules, Anacortes forest lands, marinas, tides, shopping, restaurants, community events and much more!
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Anacortes Yacht Charters - Anacortes Yacht Charters to the San Juan's and Gulf Islands with the largest selection of power and sailboats available for charter.
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Samish Island Bird Watching - Samish Island and the adjacent flats have one of the largest populations of birds of prey in the Unites States!
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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - Enjoy the beautiful Skagit Valley in bloom at the Tulip Festival! Acres of tulips...acres of beauty!
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The Majestic Hotel - The Majestic is the BEST place to stay in Anacortes. Beautiful accomodations, spa, restaurant and bar.
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Whale Watching - Enjoy whale watching in the San Juan's!
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