Quick Summary:

  • Question: What makes the islands in Washington State stand out?
  • Answer: If there is one part of the Washington State that stands out in this spectacularly beautiful part of the country, it is its islands. Covered with old forests mixed with rolling fertile hills, circled by miles of sandy beaches, and with views of the surrounding mountains, the Washington State islands are hidden jewels.
  • Question: What is the proximity of some Washington State islands to Seattle?
  • Answer: Some, linked to the mainland with bridges like Mercer, are a suburb of Seattle. Fairly close to Seattle, many islands are an escape for the busy and affluent from the stress of life.


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1. Orcas Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Orcas Island | Washington State Islands
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2. San Juan Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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San Juan Island | Washington State Islands
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3. Bainbridge Island

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Bainbridge Island | Washington State Islands
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4. Camano Island

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Camano Island | Washington State Islands
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5. Fidalgo Island

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Fidalgo Island | Washington State Islands
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6. Whidbey Island

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Whidbey Island | Washington State Islands
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7. Harstine Island

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Harstine Island | Washington State Islands
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8. Herron Island

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Herron Island | Washington State Islands
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9. Lopez Island

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Lopez Island | Washington State Islands
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10. Lummi Island

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Lummi Island | Washington State Islands
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11. Marrowstone Island

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Marrowstone Island | Washington State Islands
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12. McNeil Island

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McNeil Island | Washington State Islands
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13. Mercer Island

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Mercer Island | Washington State Islands
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14. Blake Island State Park

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Blake Island State Park | Washington State Islands
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15. Puget Island

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Puget Island | Washington State Islands
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16. Anderson Island

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Anderson Island | Washington State Islands
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17. Shaw Island

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Shaw Island | Washington State Islands
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18. Vashon-Maury Island

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Vashon-Maury Island | Washington State Islands
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19. Guemes Island

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Guemes Island | Washington State Islands
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20. Fox Island

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Fox Island | Washington State Islands
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