So I may be old school but if you want to take a shower or buy just a gallon of gas with cash you…read morehave to download an app, open and account and put your credit card number in. The people are nice and the docks are well maintained. Why does everything have to be so complicated? Another thing is the guest docks are FAR from the office. Maybe to me 10 minutes. The town is great but it's a long walk from the marina to town. We used Uber for $7.00.

Back in the day, before he started woodcarving and after he was a fighter pilot in the United…read moreStates Navy my grandpa worked at Oak Harbor Marina as the harbormaster. The marina is located right by the entrance to the Navy base, so we pass it on our way on/off the base when going to the Navy Exchange or Commissary. If one is able, it is fun to walk the docks to just look at the boats and talk to some boat owners if they are out and about. Also, the bay on which the marina is located has some very cool rocks along the water's edge. Fun to take a small dinghy with outboard motor out on the water to do some geo-exploring around the bay. Not too far a ride away from the marina. All around the marina serves as a nice base for some nautical adventuring.

La Conner Marina is a great place for boaters and visitors…read more The marina features extensive covered moorage on 8 docks, two large guest docks, clean and comfortable restrooms, large laundry facility, two pumpout machines (one on each guest dock) and expensive outdoor/lawn/picnic space. Most of the slips feature finger piers on both sides of the boat, making this a very desirable location for covered moorage. As such, expect a long waitlist that could have you waiting for two or three years. Plenty of parking even when they host large events like the 4th of July celebration. Staff is friendly, courteous and very responsive to inquiries and issues. I haven't reviewed the RV park, as I haven't stayed there, but as a casual observer, the park is clean, reasonably lit without being too bright, close to the restrooms and laundry, and a short walk from town.

I'm updating my previous review of the La Conner Marina (see below) to now include having spent two…read morefun weekends at the adjacent RV Park. The first weekend was last summer, and the second one was this past weekend when we "glamped" there to once again meet up with friends who were docked at the marina for the weekend. The RV park is definitely no frills. The sites are close together, the trees are few and far between, and the sites don't include picnic tables or firepits. But they are all full-hookup, the park is well maintained and quiet, and you can't beat the sweet streets of downtown La Conner being just a quick walk (or even quicker drive) down the street. There's also a bathhouse with toilets and showers, all of which were immaculately clean. (You can get the door code from the campground host at RV Site #1.)

This is a 1925 era schooner you can charter for a private sale…read more Run by a non profit group whose objective is to keep her sailing We had a perfect afternoon

Captain Mark was delightful. He obviously loves to sail and shares his knowledge and passion. He is…read moreboth charming and personable. Prices were reasonable and the boat is well kept. I would highly recommend Penn Cove Sailing and Captain Mark for any adventure.

I have maintained my American Tug 41 with them for 10 years and I have had excellent service.read more

I needed to repower my boat, and they did an outstanding job. Quality of the work was great…read more Communication was great. I also had the do several other projects while my boat was in their yard - new cabin door, fiberglass repair, new toilet in head, some electrical clean up, new electronics. I was super happy with how it all went down.

Did a whale watching trip with Gabe and Elliot and it was incredible! The boat is just the right…read moresize (wouldn't want to be in one of those tiny Zodiac boats or one of the giant boats with 50 other people!!) and both Gabe and Elliot were so knowledgeable about the whales and other sea life that we saw. I was very impressed and will definitely book again!

I'm extremely disappointed with how my situation was handled recently. Due to a family illness, I…read morehad to cancel my whale watching trip and provided what I believed was plenty of notice. Despite that, they refused to issue a full refund. When I booked, I expected a reasonable level of customer service and flexibility, especially for something as unpredictable as getting sick. Instead, I was met with rigid policy. It felt like they cared more about keeping my money than doing right by a customer who couldn't safely attend. I understand that businesses have cancellation policies, but there should be some level of compassion and common sense--especially when someone gives advance notice and isn't canceling last minute. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad impression. I would hesitate to book with them again and recommend others read the fine print very carefully before committing... because even with advance notice, you will not get a full refund if you need to cancel.

I contacted Fresh Start Marine Detail 6/27/23 to have my 05 24'Searay sundeck detailed. Gordon…read moretells me to send him a deposit and he will have boat detailed on 7/3/23 or 7/7/23 whichever I prefer. I select 7/3 for detail and send my $407.00 deposit. Day of scheduled detail 7/3 Fresh Start is a no show no call nothing, I finally text Gordon and he tells me they are busy and he plans to get my boat done in late afternoon and he will keep me posted. I go back to boat nxt morning no detail, no show, no call, no txt, nothing. I wait several days until the next scheduled detail date Gordon quoted 7/7/23 and no show, no call, no txt, nothing again. I finally get a txt from Gordon late afternoon 7/8/23 saying they are going to detail my boat 7/9/23 and that he is sorry for delay. Im out of the area that day but return in the eve 9pm anticipating checking out my freshly detailed boat finally. Upon arrival at boat I find the cover off, Fresh starts power washer inside boat on upholstery still connected to water line that is on and dripping all over boat, orbital polishing machine, numerous detailing supplies etc all strewn about the boat and about 1/4 of the side of boat polished. I call up Gordon and say what the heck, why isnt the boat detailed and why is my cover off overnight with your equipment and supplies all over the place?? He replies with " we had to leave because they were closing marina" and " I'm not sure what your concern is ?" I check the marinas awesome surveillance video cameras to see if Gordons story checks out. I find Gordons crew arrives at aprox 1pm leaves at 3pm doest even come close to even 1/2 completion of boat and leaves aprox 4 hrs before marina closes. I txt and call Gordon and request tha a refund of deposit because of several missed scheduled dates and unprofessionally leaving cover off overnight and careless storage of his equipment in the interior of boat. Gordon tells me he will not refund deposit because his crew has completed over 3/4 of detail. I say boat is not even 1/2 completed, Gordon says he will meet me the next morning at 8am to discuss the matter. next morning Gordon is a no show,no text,no call,nothing. I call Gordon again and request a refund of deposit and ask that he pick up his equipment and do no further work on my boat. To date Gordon and Fresh Start Marine have not responded to communication on refund of deposit they did however come and remove there equipment and leave boat 1/4 of the way completed. These guys at Fresh start Marine are a joke, completely unprofessional and straight up lied about the duration of time spent on boat, video cameras don't lie! I would stay far and clear from Fresh Start Marine Detail!

We went on the Orcas Only tour in the 3 oclock time slot. The process to check in was smooth and…read moreeasy. A thing to note: parking right by their building is about $13. I believe there was street parking farther away, but we didn't look. TJ and Sophia were great hosts to us. Sophia was very knowledgeable and so willing to answer any questions we had. On the tour, we saw a grey whale from a ways a way. Orcas were being scarce today but we traveled near Seattle and pungent sound. They really went the extra mile to make sure we were able to see orcas as this was not close by. The pod had a NEW BABY! Such an exciting experience. Not only that, they were also having fun socializing and slapping their tails. Then we saw some glorious breaching. It was honestly such a great experience. We were in awe!

I've only experienced them through assistance through the booking process. Called and spoke with…read moreEthan twice cause I needed help. He was so hospitable! Can't thank him enough! If the rest of my experience is compared to how Ethan took care of us, I know we're going to have the best time!

This is the most amazing adventure I have experienced. If you want a fun time book an adventure…read morewith Outdoor Adventure Center. It's a beautiful area as well. The host are wonderful people.

A group of six purchased Living Social vouchers for the Lopez Island 3 hour Sea Kayak Tour…read more We needed to take a ferry to get to Lopez Island. Plan accordingly. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ Outdoor adventures keeps the guided groups small (maximum 12 people). I appreciate the small groups since this was my first time kayaking. Three types of kayaks are available: single, double or triple occupancy. Discover is an accepted form of payment. A Discover Pass is required to park at Spencer Spit. If you do not have a pass, a $10 day pass can be purchased with cash or check. There were several rangers checking passes on our visit so be sure to have a pass visibly displayed to avoid being ticketed. WHAT TO BRING - Signed Release of Liability - Bathing suit or non-cotton under layers preferred - A synthetic shirt (capilene, polypro, Under Armor, etc) - Shorts or pants made of a synthetic material (may get wet/damp) - Lightweight fleece jacket or windbreaker/rain jacket to provide warmth - Water shoes or sandals that strap on (or shoes that can get wet) - Sun hat and/or sunglasses - Sunscreen and chapstick - Water bottle - Optional; Camera, Plastic bag for wet items and change of clothing - If you have a gift certificate or prepaid voucher (such as Groupon) please bring a printed copy with you! Dorito Dan was our guide for the day. Dan was friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The first hour is dedicated to introductions, procedures and safety. Be sure to use the restroom before departing. Once on the water, there is no turning back. Kayaking is great for teamwork and communication. Both are required to avoid frustration. I recommend wearing weight-lifting/bicycle gloves in order to prevent blisters. Each person in our group started getting blisters towards the end of the tour. During our 3 mile kayaking trip, we spotted starfish, seals and majestic bald eagles. Thank you Outdoor Adventures for providing a magnificent day of play while surrounded by gorgeous Mother Nature. We all plan to return in the near future for another go-around.