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Anacortes

Washington, United States · North America

About Anacortes

Anacortes is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Ault Field, 31km from San Juan Islands.

Anacortes is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 18,103, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Anacortes sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Anacortes to your route.

About Anacortes

The Department of Safety was an artist-run community space founded in 2002, located in Anacortes, Washington's old police and fire station. It housed an all-ages music venue, art gallery, artist residency program, zine library, darkroom, artists' studios and living amenities for a handful of residents. Department of

Read more Safety provided hostel accommodations for travelers from 2002 until 2005, when the operators decided to focus on the Artist in Residence program. Department of Safety hosted music festivals, workshops, high school classes, hundreds of concerts, art exhibits, recording sessions, weddings, halloween parties and lectures.

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Where is Anacortes located?

Anacortes is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 48.5126 latitude, -122.6127 longitude.

What is the population of Anacortes?

Anacortes has a population of approximately 18,103 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
18,103
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
48.5126, -122.6127

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Anacortes

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Chuckanut Drive (WA-11)

Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

San Juan Islands

A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Anacortes

  • 18 kmChuckanut Drive (WA-11)Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Anacortes.

Ault Field

🇺🇸 United States

20 km awayPop. 1,541

Burlington

🇺🇸 United States

22 km awayPop. 8,633

Mount Vernon

🇺🇸 United States

23 km awayPop. 34,053

Oak Harbor

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 22,693

Sedro-Woolley

🇺🇸 United States

28 km awayPop. 10,815

Clear Lake

🇺🇸 United States

28 km awayPop. 1,002

Bellingham

🇺🇸 United States

29 km awayPop. 85,146

Friday Harbor

🇺🇸 United States

30 km awayPop. 2,340

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