Anacortes, Washington
About Anacortes
Anacortes, WA is a close-knit town located in northwestern Washington counting 18,148 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Anacortes is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,551 residents per square mile.
📰 Anacortes News Today
- Richard Faulkner Obituary, Age 89 - May 24, 2026 - Anacortes, Washington Syracuse.com · Aug 16
- Penny Whatley Obituary (1959 - 2026) - Anacortes, WA - Anacortes American Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Weather and radar map for Anacortes, Washington, United States - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel · Aug 13
- SUV driver airlifted after crash with semitruck blocks North Cascades Highway KING5.com · Jul 28
- Woe Canada! WA State Ferries enters 7th season without cross-border service Washington State Standard · Mar 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Anacortes Unique
- The only place in America named Anacortes — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northwestern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,148.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Anacortes
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Anacortes
- A'Town Bistro — american
- Adrift
- Anthony's at Cap Sante Marina — seafood
- Bob's Chowder Bar
- Calico Cupboard — american
- Coconut Kenny's — american
- Corner Caffé — coffee shop (café)
- Cosmic Veggies — juice (café)
- Creative Hub — coffee shop (café)
- Curry Leaf to Go — indian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Anacortes Yacht Charters · Attraction
- Jolly Mon Charters · Attraction
- W.T. Preston Museum · Museum
- Anacortes Museum · Museum
- Crown Yacht Charters · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Anacortes
- Anacortes -Tursi Conservation Easement · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Burrows Island Marine State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Campbell Lake - Ham/Alexandra Conservation Easement · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Cypress Highlands Natural Area Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Cypress Island - Fahey Conservation Easement · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Cypress Island - Ham Conservation Easement · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Cypress Island Natural Resources Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Dog Woods · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Fidalgo Bay - Graber Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Fidalgo Bay Aquatic Reserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Green Anacortes - Mehler Conservation Easement · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Guemes Anderson Conservation Easement · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Anacortes
- Anacortes High School
- Anacortes Middle School
- Cap Sante High School
- Decatur Elementary
- Fidalgo Elementary
- Island View Elementary
- Mount Erie Elementary
- Open Doors
- Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program
- Whitney Early Childhood Education Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Island Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.