Things To Do
Setsunai Noodle Bar
This is one of the most fantastic restaurants on Lopez and an absolute must stop if you get the opportunity! I recommend getting a reservation as it can get very busy in the summer. Be sure to say hello to Chef Josh!
Lopez Bookshop
This is the cutest and most incredible bookshop ever! I highly recommend stopping by and taking awhile to peruse its awesome collection of books. The atmosphere is wonderful and cozy!
Lopez Grind
A must stop on the village deck! Snag a delicious coffee with Lopez roasted beans after you take a stroll through the bookshop. There is great outdoor seating and a bakery next door!
Paper Scissors On The Rock
This has been a Lopez staple since I can remember. Be sure to check out their wide range of fun gifts inspired by the heart of Lopez!
Watmough Bay, Chadwick Hill & Point Colville
A beautiful walking/hiking trail with lots of options of different difficulties! Take the Watmough head trail up to Chadwick for a moderate/difficult hike and a fantastic view, or walk the Watmough bay trail for a quick stroll to a lovely beach surrounded by cliffs. Another trail further down the road is Colville point which is a longer hike but very flat that leads out to the ocean bluffs with a panoramic view of puget sound and the islands surrounding!
Iceberg Point
A bit longer of a walk but so worth it! Park your car at agate beach and walk up road and then down a shared driveway until you reach the trail head. After walking awhile through the woods it opens up to a beautiful bluff area with many different loop options and a wonderful view of the ocean! For a shorter trip, stop at agate and take the stairs down to the beach to enjoy the scenery!
Odlin Park
A Lopez classic! Enjoy the warm sun and sand with a beautiful view of Shaw Island across the water. There are some short hiking trails on either end of the beach and also tent camping.
Spencer Spit State Park
A fun stop with a moderate level hike down to a very large beach. There is a super fun spit to walk out on with a cabin at the end right next to Frost Island. Discovery passes are required since it is a state park.
Shark Reef Sanctuary
This is a super fun boardwalk trail down to some bluffs and tiny beaches. It also looks across cattle pass to San Juan Islands where lots of seals like to play! There is a rock in between that is home to many birds and seals that you can watch from the shoreline. Be careful and please do not swim/paddleboard/kayak in this area unless you are experienced and have been in this area before. The currents are very strong and can be unpredictable.
Otis Perkins Day Park
This is a great day park with a panoramic view. You can also see the mountains to the south.
Upright Channel Beach Access
I absolutely love this beach. There is a really lovely walk down in between beautiful trees up to a great view of Shaw and San Juan Islands.
Lopez Hill Trailhead
This is a really beautiful trail for people who don't want to necessarily go to the beach. It is a lovely hike with lots of trees and mossy rocks. Up at the top there is also a very rickety hammock!