Welcome to Lopez Island!
TRAVEL ALERT
Both directions of I-5 closed in Mount Vernon due to the collapse of the I-5 bridge crossing the Skagit River,
between exit 227 (College Way) and exit 229 (George Hopper Rd) .
SOUTHBOUND ALTERNATE ROUTES
Exit at #230, take eastbound SR 20, then south on S. Burlington Blvd. and west on E. College Way (SR 538) to southbound I-5.
NORTHBOUND ALTERNATE ROUTES
Northbound I-5 traffic must exit at Exit 227. An alternate route is east to E. College Way to northbound Riverside Drive-S. Burlington Boulevard, then west on George Hopper Road to I-5.
To use SR 9 as an alternate northbound route, bypassing Mount Vernon, take Exit 221 at SR 534 east to northbound SR 9 to SR 20 westbound to I-5.
Best Alternative: Exit 226, SR-536 through Mount Vernon to SR-20 and then to Anacortes. This is one exit before the "official" detour and will avoid the detour traffic. (This is also the route that most GPS units will suggest).
Another Alternative would be exit 221 at Conway (SR-534), left across the highway and then right onto Fir Island Road. Then left onto Best Rd (about 5 miles) and follow that to SR-20, left towards Anacortes. This takes you through the tulip fields and is very pretty this time of year.
View the I-5 Skagit alternate route map.
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/construction/pugetsound/today.htm
http://goo.gl/maps/meqtZ
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2013 Map & Guide Now Available!
NEW - Services Guide
Download Now
To be listed in the Services Guide, contact the Chamber office
4th of July
Events:
Lion's Club 32nd Annual Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m.
(Stop by the Chamber office for: entry forms)
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. is the Friends of Lopez Library Annual Book Sale
Parade starts at 11:00 a.m.,sponsored by the Lopez Lion's Club.
Parade theme: Where Else but on Lopez?
(See Calendar for more info)
After the parade, barbeque and concert at the Lopez Community Center.
Lopez Island Community Fireworks Committee Fireworks Show, starting at 10:30 p.m
(Fireworks T-shirts and Sweatshirts are available NOW at the Chamber office)
SAVE THE DATE - on August 17th the new skate park will be dedicated.
This event, put on by Richlite, will bring internationally re-known skateboarders and BMX riders to our island for the weekend, along with multitudes of off-islanders.
Please see the Chamber Calendar for more info.
 10th TOUR DE LOPEZ!!
It was a great event!
Thanks to all the riders and volunteers who helped make it happen!
2013 TDL T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are available at the Chamber office.
Read Islands Weekly article:
Tour De Lopez
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Tour De Lopez 2013 - photos by Ann Palmer
National Monument Status!
On March 25, 2013 President Obama signed a proclamation creating the San Juan Islands National Monument to permanently protect the BLM Lands in the islands. This was the culmination of years of effort by the community and its elected leaders to ensure permanent protection of these lands. For more information, see www.sanjuanislandsnca.org.
SPRING FERRY SCHEDULE - Now in Effect
Ferry Schedule
Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District
takes over operation of the "Dump" on January 1
Reduce - Reuse - Recycle - Learn More
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From a happy visitor:
My husband and I really enjoyed our visit to Lopez this weekend.
I had won a contest at the Tour de Lopez this year that included 2 nights at Lopez Lodge and a $100 GC to many Lopez businesses.
We were very happy in our Studio Suite at the Lodge--cozy, nice views and everything we needed.
We used our GC at Lopez Cycles and at The Bay restaurant. Everyone cheerfully accepted our GC. Lovely romantic dinner at the Bay, by the way.
We also spent tourist dollars at Love Dog Cafe (who didn't participate in the GC but cooked up a wonderful meal) and at the Bakery and every espresso place! We ate at The Galley twice---unfortunately Bucky's was closed as was Vita's. I even used a Chamber coupon to get a 1/2 priced bottle of wine at The Galley.
Of course we visited Lopez Market and even the Thrift Store.
A great touristy time was had by all . . . !
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Lopez Island in the News
Lonely Planet Names San Juan Islands #3 for Top 10 U.S. Destinations for 2013
see Lonely Planet's Top 10 U.S. Destinations for 2013
Seattle Times " The laid-back pleasures of Lopez Island" - July 2012
San Juan Islands Moves Up to #3 in Travel + Leisure's "Top Islands Rankings 2012"
Wall Street Journal Online, "Hop to It", June 2012
Seattle Met, "Washington Bike Towns," Lopez Island, June
Smarter Travel, "10 Charming Island Towns," Lopez Village, Lopez Island, May 28
Sunset, "Perfect Camping Within 4 Walls," Lopez Farm Cottages, Lopez Island, May |
Bicyclists and Motorists: Please Share the Road
Read article by Sheriff Rob Nou & Joe Cussen (click here) |
ABOUT LOPEZ ISLAND:
Lopez Island, in Washington State's San Juan Islands, is
a great place to come and enjoy an island way of life. Be prepared to wave, because
Lopez is the Friendly Isle. The island is a
bicyclist's paradise and a beach combers dream.
Lopez
Island is the first stop on the
Washington State Ferry from Anacortes. The island is 15
miles long and 8 miles wide with 2,200 year round residents.
There's lots to do on Lopez: visit Lopez Village and browse in the shops and galleries, eat in one of our fine restaurants, get fresh baked goodies or have a drink at one of our coffee shops. There are plenty of places to explore the beach and wetlands around the village. Or visit one of our county day parks, Odlin County Park, or Spencer Spit State park to enjoy the beach and see wildlife in its natural element. Drive or bicycle down the center of the island, stop at Islandale for groceries or a snack from their deli, visit Watmough Bay, Point Colville or Agate Beach and Iceberg Point for delightful outdoor scenery and great hikes. Hike or ride your mountain bike up to the top of Lopez Hill for a "woodsy" experience.
Kayaking, Cycling, Whale Watching, Hiking,
and Fishing. These adventures and more await you on Lopez
Island, The "Jewel of the San Juan Islands."
Please browse through this website for information about Lopez and resources. Please see our Directory for a complete listing of accommodations, restaurants,
businesses, services, and community organizations. Stop into our Visitor Center for maps and brochures and to talk to our staff to get all your questions answered and get their recommendations.
If you have a local business, please become a member and let the Chamber of Commerce help you promote your business with residents and visitors alike. We are all in this together!
This is the Official website of Lopez Island, provided by the Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce.
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The Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce is not affiliated with the U.S.Chamber of Commerce.
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