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Activities KioskMarine Activities Packages! There is no need to travel the island in search of activities... we offer them all right here! Whether you want to toodle around our gorgeous bay in a stable kayak, take a mountain bike down Enchanted Forest, or take a motor boat out for a day of fishing fun, our activities kiosk will keep both kids and adults entertained during your vacation. We offer everything from kayak tours to daily kids activities. The kiosk especially offers great activities to get you out on the water to explore our beautiful surroundings. Below is a description of what is offered at our kiosk. 
 Guided kayak tours (summer only): West Beach Resort and Shearwater Adventures invite you to explore the most undeveloped and beautiful coast of Orcas Island from the comfort and silence of a sea kayak. Wildlife sightings include orca and minke whales, harbor seals, porpoises, dolphins, osprey, eagles and more. All tours are led by qualified, experienced guides, and are done in small groups only. You are guaranteed an intimate and special adventure. Enjoy our beautiful environment from the comfort and stability of a double kayak led by professional guides. Guided trips are offered from May through September; rentals are available all year, subject to the weather. These tours are truly spectacular, especially the sunset trip. All guided kayak tours depart West Beach Resort and are hosted by Shearwater Adventures. Call Shearwater Adventures for reservations and mention you want the Sunset Tour! Click here for some images from our guided kayak trips.
 Private Charters (summer only): We offer all-inclusive private fishing charters, wildlife and sightseeing tours, outer island exploring, and custom charters. Come aboard our certified 22' Boston Whaler w/ 225 Mercury Optimax and get ready for some fun. Our fishing charters guarantee you will catch fish. These charters include fishing licenses, poles, equipment, lures, a lunch prepared from our grill (optional), and unbeatable and knowledgeable service from local captains who have lived on Orcas for decades. All captains are U.S.C.G. licensed and will give you an experience you won't forget! Come along and explore some fascinating nataral marine parks where you will view porpoises, seals, bald eagles, blue herron, and maybe an orca or minke whale! Or, have our skipper drop you off on an outer island for a day of exploring and reflection. Join us on a magical and enchanting sunset cruise and watch the colorful illumination of the sky amidst our islands of paradise. Our intimate, private charters will be an experience we promise you will surely enjoy. More info! Motor Boat Rentals: If you didn't bring your own boat, we offer a 16' aluminum Gregor with a 9.9 hp engine for guest rental. Rent the boat only or include a crab pot, fishing poles, bait, and lures for a fishing adventure. Click here for more boating info.
 Kayak Rentals: We offer kayak rentals in addition to our guided tours. Although you can't go as far with our rental kayaks as you would on our tour, they are a great way to get out on the water and explore the shores of our bay. We have both sit-on-top and sit-in kayaks.
 Canoe Rentals: We have a small fleet of canoes for rent.
 Mountain Bike Rentals: Take a beautiful bike ride through Enchanted Forest into Eastsound. Orcas Island has become increasingly popular with bikers because of its natural beauty around every corner. We have a small fleet of both adult and children's mountain bikes.
 Fishing Gear Rentals: If you didn't bring your own fishing gear, or if you forgot, we offer everything you will possibly need to help you land dinner. 2-day fishing licenses are sold at the store. Below are the items we rent. We also sell most of this gear in our store as well.Crab pots: Star and box traps available Clamming gear: Buckets and shovels Shrimp pots  Hot Tub: Relax in our large hot tub watching the sun go down over Saturna Island in Canada. Hot tub use is free for our cabin guests. RV and campers must purchase a hot tub pass from the store. This hot tub is for adults only with designated hours for children over six years of age.
 TV/VCR Rentals: We offer combination TV/VCR rentals and a great selection of movies.
Free activities provided by West Beach  Kids activities (summer only): A different activity each day. Includes face-painting, movie night, race night, treasure hunt, fishing derby, scavenger hunt, and make-your-own-sundae. Smokehouse: Combine your fish with your neighbor and participate in a tradition here at West Beach. Our smokehouse was built in the early 1930's and we haven't change it a bit (other than repair the cracks in the burner pit). We smoke our fish with alder or apple wood. Salmon turns out especially well in our smokehouse. Ask us for a salmon brine recipe! Board games selection: We offer many different board games, from cribbage to pictionary, chess to Yahtzee.Small book selection in the store  Satellite TV in the lobby Ping-pong: Kettler table, paddles, balls. Volleyball, soccer, crochet, jump ropes, Frisbee, tetherball, horseshoes, badminton.
Other things to do on and near the resort Beachcombing: You can always find something interesting on our beach. Lift up a rock and you may find many different species of crab and fish, or search for color sea shells at the high tide line.  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 herron, king fishers, osprey, jumping salmon, harbor seals, porpoises, and otter. Sometimes small sharks and skates patrol beneath our pier at night. Orca whales are also often seen cruising in front of the resort, along with the occasional minke whale. 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. 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. Whale watching: There are a couple different whale-watching outfits on the island. Visit our links page to explore these fascinating marine mammals.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 and Madrona Point 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. Visit our Links page for more activities and resources. | ||||||||
