Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Rosario Resort & Spa
(Orcas
Island;
&
800/562-8820
or 360/
376-2222): With an elegant his-
toric mansion as its focal point and
enough activities and amenities to
keep you busy for a week's vaca-
tion, this is the premier resort in
the San Juan Islands. See p. 171.
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La Conner Channel Lodge
(La
Conner;
&
888/466-4113
or
360/466-1500): Set on the shore
of the Swinomish Channel, this
inn is steeped in Northwest
styling. River rocks and weathered
wood siding lend an air of age to
the exterior, which is brightened
by lovely perennial gardens. In the
guest rooms, balconies, fireplaces,
fir accents, and slate floors yield
an unexpected sophistication. See
p. 181.
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The Inn at Langley
(Whidbey
Island;
&
360/221-3033
): The set-
ting alone, overlooking Saratoga
Passage, would be enough to rank
this place firmly among the best
small inns in the region. However,
Japanese-influenced styling, soak-
ing tubs with water views, and fire-
places all add up to uncommon
luxuries at this romantic retreat. See
p. 152.
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Resort Semiahmoo
(Blaine;
&
800/770-7992
or 360/318-
2000): Located on a spit of land
looking across the water to Canada,
this is Washington's premier golf
and beach resort. It's on a long
stretch of beach, which makes this a
great place to get away from it all
whether you want to play golf or
tennis or just walk on the beach.
See p. 187.
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The Captain Whidbey Inn
(Whidbey Island;
&
800/366-
4097
or 360/678-4097): This
unusual inn was built in 1907 of
local madrona-tree logs, which give
it a thoroughly unique appearance.
The island's seafaring history is
evoked throughout the inn, and
the seat in front of the lobby's
beach-stone fireplace is a wonder-
ful spot to while away a gray after-
noon. See p. 152.
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The Resort at Ludlow Bay
(Port
Ludlow;
&
877/805-0868
or
360/437-2222): Located a few
miles south of Port Townsend, this
small, luxury inn offers all the best
aspects of the San Juan Islands
without the hassles of the ferries.
An adjacent golf course adds to
the appeal. See p. 224.
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Kalaloch Lodge
(Forks;
&
866/
525-2562
or 360/962-2271):
Comprised primarily of bluff-top
cabins overlooking a wild and
windswept beach, this is Olympic
National Park's only oceanfront
lodge. As such it is extremely pop-
ular. See p. 248.
•
Ocean Crest Resort
(Moclips;
&
800/684-8439
or 360/276-
4465): Perched high on a forested
bluff above the crashing waves of
the Pacific Ocean, this casual resort
enjoys the most spectacular setting
of any lodging on the Washington
coast. There's also a good restaurant
on the premises. See p. 257.
9 The Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurants
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The Herbfarm
(Woodinville;
&
425/485-5300
): This restau-
rant, located northeast of Seattle
adjacent to several wineries, was
once little more than a roadside
farm stand specializing in herbs,
but over the years has become the
most highly acclaimed (and most
expensive) restaurant in the state.
See p. 97.
•
The Chef 's Kitchen Restaurant
at the Inn at Langley
(Langley;
&
360/221-3033
): This quintes-
sentially Northwestern inn on
Whidbey Island is one of the state's
most luxurious accommodations.
