Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center:
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02/19/2026
Let's Ride! It's almost time for the Tour de Lopez. April 25th will be here before you know it. We are gearing up and getting excited here on Lopez Island. This is the 20th anniversary of the ride, and in honor of this, we will be posting vintage TDL art. If you're loving it, look for it at the post-ride event this year; we will have it available to purchase.
Go to https://lopezisland.com/lopez-island-tour-de-lopez/ for all the details and to register. We can't wait to see you in April!
02/17/2026
Are you ready to ride? Registration is open for the 20th anniversary Tour de Lopez! Saturday, April 25th, 2026.
In honor of our 20th ride, we are sharing some super fun, vintage art from over the years. We will have all the TDL posters available to purchase at the post ride celbration! Ride with us this year, for the first time or again. Check out all the details at https://lopezisland.com/lopez-island-tour-de-lopez/
Monico Luke Torrez Mackinnon captured this gorgeous Fisherman's Bay sunset.
02/15/2026
Things are shaping up for the Tour de Lopez. We are excited to celebrate our 20th ride on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. Check out our website for more details or to register https://lopezisland.com/lopez-island-tour-de-lopez/
02/14/2026
Schedule that bike tune up and get ready to ride! Registration is now open for the 20th annual Tour de Lopez bike ride in the sceanic San Juan Islands. Don't wait to register, this event sells out every year!
The Tour de Lopez is fun and appealing to riders of all ages and abilities. With a choose your own adventure vibe; from a short, and breezy 5 mile ride with minimal hills to the full route, with pleanty of rolling hills, you'll find spectacular views to motivate you. Along the way our reststops are staffed by friendly volunteers. Catch your breath, fill up your water bottle, and refuel with local Lopez treats. At the end of the ride, lunch is provided, there will be entertainment provided by a local Lopez band, and, you can wander through the vendor booths to discover what local artisans have to offer.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Tour de Lopez, we will be offering vintage poster art from all the past Tour de Lopez. Have you ridden with us before? Find the posters from your past rides!
Register today at https://lopezisland.com/lopez-island-tour-de-lopez/tour-de-lopez-registration/
02/12/2026
Are you ready to ride? 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the Tour de Lopez, and registration is now open! We are so excited to celebrate 20 years of such a fun, scenic ride. In honor of the 20th anniversary of TDL, we are sharing vintage poster art which will be available to purchase at the end of the ride.
Tour de Lopez is perfect for cyclists of all abilities and ages. Supported with rest stops where you can recharge, refill your water bottle, get a snack, and connect with other cyclists and our community. When you're done, we will feed you a fantastic lunch, and you'll be entertained with live music from local island bands. Join us!
Registration is open now at https://lopezisland.com/lopez-island-tour-de-lopez/ or go to our Linktree in our bio. Ride with Lopez!
02/12/2026
Registration is open for the 2026 Annual Tour de Lopez on picturesque Lopez Island, in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. We are excited this year, to celebrate our 20th ride. In honor of the 20th anniversary, we are sharing vintage Tour de Lopez art, which will be available to purchase at the celebration after the ride.
This family friendly ride allows your to chose from several routes, enabling riders to customize their experience from short and easy to a 32 mile, hilly aventure. Along the way there will be rest stops with welcoming volunteers serving up local treats and, at the end, you'll enjoy lunch from some our favorite chefs, while a local band plays tunes that will keep your toes tapping, even if you rode the longest route!
Registration is open now at https://lopezisland.com/lopez-island-tour-de-lopez/ or go to our Linktree in our bio. Ride with Lopez!
02/10/2026
Are you ready to ride? 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the Tour de Lopez, and registration is now open! We are so excited to celebrate 20 years of such a fun, scenic ride. Tour de Lopez is perfect for cyclists of all abilities and ages. Supported with rest stops where you can recharge, refill your water bottle, get a snack, and connect with other cyclists and our community. When you're done, we will feed you a fantastic lunch, and you'll be entertained with live music from local island bands. Join us!
Registration opens February 3rd at https://lopezisland.com/lopez-island-tour-de-lopez/ or go to our Linktree in our bio. Ride with Lopez!
Registration is open for the 2026 Annual Tour de Lopez on picturesque Lopez Island, in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. We are excited this year, to celebrate our 20th ride. This family friendly ride allows your to chose from several routes, enabling riders to customize their experience from short and easy to a 32 mile, hilly aventure. Along the way there will be rest stops with welcoming volunteers serving up local treats and, at the end, you'll enjoy lunch from some our favorite chefs, while a local band plays tunes that will keep your toes tapping, even if you rode the longest route! For more information and to register, go to https://lopezisland.com/lopez-island-tour-de-lopez/
02/02/2026
The Lopez Letter is here! As always, our weekly newsletter brings you the details on what is happening this week on beautiful Lopez Island! Check it out! https://mailchi.mp/lopezisland/feb-2-lopez-letter-16556018
Photo by Stephanie Fowler
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Lopez Island is the first ferry stop from Anacortes aboard the Washington State Ferries. Sailing time is approximately 45 minutes, so enjoy the ride as you wander past some of the smaller islands that make up this archipelago comprised of 175 named islands. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles, seals, otters and the occasional orca whale.
Lopez is the most rural of the three major islands, covering 29.5 square miles. The landscape blends woods with rolling farmlands and open spaces with shimmering vistas. Don’t be surprised if a passing motorist waves at you – it’s been a local custom for many years! There’s a genuine spirit of community here and a special feeling for life that pervades the population of 2,500. Lopez is home to many artists, craftspeople, musicians, farmers, fishermen, nature lovers, and eccentrics.
When planning a trip to Lopez, remember to dress casually. The weather typically is warm in the summer, with an average high temperature of 72, and wet in the winter, with highs in the 40’s-50’s. Average yearly rainfall is between 19-25 inches – about half of that in the neighboring Seattle area. We see an occasional snow shower in the winter but it never lasts long. Spring and Fall can be warm, cold, wet or dry…or just about anything in between! It’s best to layer clothing and always have a lightweight jacket or sweatshirt handy.
What’s there to do on Lopez? You can do as much or as little as you’d like. There are numerous public natural areas to enjoy or you can hunker down for some quality alone time. Shopping opportunities will satisfy most retail therapy needs and our restaurants offer a diverse sampling of fresh, local area foods. What To Do Here will give you a detailed list of options. Refer to our Directory for information on lodging, restaurants, shops, recreation activities, etc. There are also several Annual Events that happen throughout the year and should be considered as you plan your visit.
Accommodations on the Island consist of a motel, bed and breakfasts, inns, cottages and vacation home rentals. We also have a State and a County campground, both located on waterfront property as well as a private inland campground. If you are visiting in the summer season reserve rooms, restaurants and campsites well in advance.
We welcome you to Lopez and hope that you have a wonderful and relaxing visit. This is a very special place and all that Lopezians ask is for visitors to respect this beautiful ecologically fragile island. Please conserve water, recycle, leash your dogs, and respect private property and “No Trespassing” signs. Leave the environment as you found it so it can be enjoyed and appreciated for years to come. Thank you!
