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Shallow Bay
Shallow Bay is a sheltered anchorage on the north shore of Orcas Island, tucked into a quiet corner that feels worlds away from the busier San Juan Island spots. You drop the hook here and get genuine seclusion — forested shoreline all around, minimal boat traffic, and easy access to Moran State Park's trails if you feel like stretching your legs on land.
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Marinas and anchorages near Shallow Bay · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
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- Busiest on Sundays
- Busiest around 10:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 13:00
- 87% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~20h
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