Things to do on Lopez Island

If you have never been to Lopez Island before now, you might be wondering about many of the things you can do at the place to make your expedition a memorable one.  In this article, we are here to explain all the things you need for the trip.

Lopez island is of one the Islands in the state of Washington, USA. It is widely known for its tourist attractions and is one of the three San Juan Islands. However, if you plan to visit during your next vacation, here are the things to do on Lopez Island.

LOPEZ ISLAND ACTIVITIES

As a visitor or traveler, there are various activities you can partake in when you are on Lopez Island. Some of these activities include:

• Shopping for things you will need immediately and those you can carry along when leaving the Lopez Island.

• Sporting activities that keep you fit and raring to go.
• Visiting hotels and bars to relax your mood.
• Checking up pleasant restaurants around to fill your belly and keep your energy.
• Performing sightseeing and take memorable pictures.

WHERE TO STAY ON LOPEZ ISLAND 

 As a visitor to the island, you have no choice but than to stay in one of the hotels or rented spaces. Finding the best hotel that can make your stay on Lopez Island worthwhile is vital. The best hotels to visit are:

• Edenwild Inn, at 132, Lopez road: here you get to experience a good breakfast buffet made from local harvest and homemade baked ingredients. The hotel is also close to village restaurants.
• Mackaye Harbor Inn, located at 949 Mackaye harbor road: this place comes with an enjoyable water view. Also, the host is very cheerful and attentive.

For the international visitor who will visit Lopez Island, you will need a visa. However, if you’re from countries that participate in VWP (Visa Waiver Program), ask how long does an ESTA last to decide if you are still eligible to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.

 Typically, the duration of an ESTA authorization lasts for two years before expiration or need for renewal or in a situation in which you have an expired passport. Your ESTA authorization allows you to stay in the United States for a maximum duration of ninety days. Asides from tourism to places like Lopez Island, another purpose of using ESTA could be for a business trip.

If you're in a situation where as an international traveler, you’ve applied for ESTA approval and you need to know your ESTA status; the only way to know is to check online on the ESTA website. The ESTA check status can be done at any point in time. 

What you need to understand is that it usually takes a maximum of 72 hours for the ESTA application to get approved. Hence, if your ESTA status has not been approved before that time, you should still relax, because it must still be under processing, as the time for approval has not elapsed. To check your ESTA status you will need your application number. The ESTA status could either be approved, denied, or remain pending under 72 hours of application.

LOPEZ ISLAND VINEYARD

Lopez Island Vineyard is one of the top spots to check out as a visitor on Lopez Island. This vineyard is famous for producing some of the finest, unique, award-winning, estate-grown organic grapes: Madeleine Angevine & Siegerrebe. Part of their products include bottle wines from other varieties such as Sangiovese, Malbec, etc, all harvested from distinct Eastern Washington vineyards.

As a visitor who has a good taste for wine, you can easily buy some of the best wines available here. On their shelves, they have the likes of Siegerrebe, Sangiovese, Malbec, Raven’s Caw Red, Fireside Port, Wave Crest White, Rosé, Chardonnay, Merlot, Raspberry Wine, and more. All these wines are considerably cheaper. There is also an option to order the wine of your choice online. Even after you have left the Lopez Island, you can quickly order wine. However, they will require you to present proof of having reached 21 years and above.

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LOPEZ ISLAND HIKES

For those that enjoy hiking, there are few good hiking spots available on Lopez Island. These hiking spots have distinct characteristics that made each of them very attractive to tourists and visitors around the world. Some of the hiking spots on Lopez Island are:

• SHARK REEF SANCTUARY

Initially made as a military post, it is located on the west side of the island. Walking through the Shark Reef Sanctuary will take you a 10-minute walk through a forest.

• HUMMEL LAKE PRESERVE

Hiking through this area, you will cover a cedar grove, a mature Douglas fir forest, and get to see native birds around. It is located on the south side of Lopez Island’s freshwater lake.

• LOPEZ HILL

This area covers approximately 400 acres, with the hill having a height of 535 feet, this is a must-place to hike for the adventurous type. The place has a wide range of plants including wildflowers.