Photos by Tag: Anacortes

July 17th, 2025

Early evening at Ship Harbor

A beautiful, cool evening at Ship Harbor on the west side of Anacortes.

July 13th, 2025

Blue on blue

I was on Cap Sante Friday evening for a view of the summer concert at Seafarers’ when I noticed this biplane doing a few turns over the shoreline. Then it came our way for a closer look before disappearing around the corner over the Guemes Channel. Open cockpit!

July 1st, 2025

Baker begs to be photographed

How can anyone enjoying a summer view of Mt. Baker and bays pass on the opportunity for a photograph? This couple on Fidalgo Island shoreline at Cap Sante boasted “his and hers” cameras. Fidalgo Bay merges with Padilla Bay in the distance.

June 8th, 2025

Waterfront Festival wows crowds

It was a beautiful “Chamber of Commerce” weekend in Anacortes with two blue-sky days for the annual Waterfront Festival at Cap Sante Marina in downtown Anacortes. Kudos to all, including event host Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Anacortes and sponsors including HF Sinclair Refinery.

May 21st, 2025

Littles set sail in afternoon race

You might not realize it at first glance, but these sailboats racing on Fidalgo Bay are of the miniature variety. Remote control. Another beautiful Wednesday afternoon in downtown Anacortes.

May 11th, 2025

Destination: fuel dock

Two sailboat skippers line up on approach to the fuel dock at Cap Sante Marina. Seasonal traffic picking up on local waters.

April 15th, 2025

Anacortes building permits: 2024

The following statistics represent 2024 building permits issued in Anacortes: 9 accessory dwelling units (ADU) (8 in 2023) 14 single family residences (12 in 2023) 1 addition to an apartment building yielding 1 new unit 21 commercial tenant improvements 1 new commercial building 26 residential interior remodels 31 residential remodels/additions 301 mechanical permits 21 plumbing […]

April 8th, 2025

Island community

Cap Sante Marina as viewed from Cap Sante on a beautiful April morning.

April 6th, 2025

Aerie sculpture: September 2017

One of my favorite Anacortes public art pieces is this amazing sculpture positioned at the center of the roundabout connecting Commercial Avenue and the Highway 20 spur. “Aerie” is a stainless steel sculpture by Merrilee Moore. Inspired by an eagle’s nest. This photo was taken in September 2017. Note: type “aerie” in homepage search window […]

March 27th, 2025

Refinery ‘turnaround’ project

Numerous cranes and scaffolding are visible on the horizon at Marathon Refinery, where a scheduled ‘turnaround’ is under way. The maintenance and update project, which brings several hundred specialized contract employees to the area, is scheduled to last several weeks. The influx of temporary workers has an economic boost effect including motels, hotels and restaurants.

March 24th, 2025

Vulture: 2017

Turkey vulture cruising above Cap Sante, 2017. Intimidating, especially when you see them up close.

March 19th, 2025

T Dock: 2007

Dock level view of commercial vessel tied up to T Dock at Cap Sante Marina. September 2007.

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