There’s something wonderfully easy about a getaway to Lopez Island. No complicated itinerary is required – just settle in, slow down, and let the island set the pace.
At the Lopez Islander Resort & Marina, that relaxed island spirit comes naturally. Spend the afternoon dining outdoors beneath colorful red umbrellas, watching boats drift across Fisherman Bay, then stay for a spectacular golden sunset. As evening arrives, head into the legendary Tiki Lounge for craft cocktails, lively music, and the kind of friendly atmosphere that makes you feel like a local—even if you’re just visiting for the weekend.
Casual Dining with a Front-Row Seat to the Bay
The Islander Bar & Grill is all about casual waterfront dining and a great island vibe. The spacious outdoor patio puts you right alongside the water, with views across the marina and Fisherman Bay.
Grab a table beneath an umbrella and settle in for lunch or dinner while watching kayakers, passing boats, seabirds, and the activity around the marina. The menu offers something for everyone, from fresh seafood and salads to burgers, fish and chips, tacos, pasta, and other Pacific Northwest favorites.
And there’s no need to rush. On a sunny Lopez afternoon, the patio is the perfect place to linger over a meal and a craft cocktail while the scenery does the entertaining.
Golden Sunsets Over Fisherman Bay
As the afternoon fades, the waterfront takes on an entirely different character.
The Islander’s west-facing location provides a beautiful setting for watching the sun sink toward the horizon. Golden light stretches across the marina, boats become silhouettes on the water, and the pace of the island seems to slow down even more.
It’s one of those simple pleasures that makes a Lopez Island getaway memorable: a good meal, something refreshing in your glass, and nowhere else you need to be.
Friday and Saturday Nights Come Alive in the Tiki Lounge
When the sun goes down, you don’t have to leave the resort to find a little nightlife.
The legendary Tiki Lounge has been an island favorite for decades. With its full bar, tropical atmosphere, pool tables, and live entertainment, it’s a lively place to gather with friends and fellow travelers.
Friday and Saturday nights are especially fun, when live music adds to the energy. Order a signature cocktail, grab a seat, listen to the music, and enjoy a distinctly Lopez kind of evening—casual, friendly, and just a little eclectic.
The Tiki Lounge is part of what makes the Islander more than simply a place to stay. You can arrive for dinner and easily find yourself staying for drinks, music, and a few more hours of island fun.
Arrive by Boat, Stay for the Weekend
For boaters, the experience begins before you even reach the restaurant.
The Lopez Islander Marina sits in protected Fisherman Bay and offers 64 slips with water and power, fuel, and convenient access to the resort. Best of all, marina guests are just a short stroll from the restaurant, bar, Tiki Lounge, and resort amenities.
You can tie up your boat, walk up to the waterfront restaurant for dinner, and enjoy the evening without ever having to get back behind the wheel.
An Easy Island Getaway
One of the best things about staying at the Lopez Islander is the variety of ways to make your visit your own.
Choose a comfortable hotel room or suite, settle into a private vacation home, bring the RV, or pitch a tent and enjoy a little more of the outdoors. Many accommodations offer kitchenettes or full kitchens, while bay-view rooms and resort amenities make it easy to settle in and stay awhile.
And you don’t necessarily need to bring a car. The resort offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the Lopez Island ferry landing, making it surprisingly easy to leave the mainland behind. Lopez Village is also just about a mile away, making it accessible for those who want to wander into town for shopping, coffee, galleries, dining, or the local farmers market.
Come for the View. Stay for the Vibe.
Maybe it’s lunch beneath the red umbrellas with the marina sparkling in the afternoon sun. Maybe it’s a sunset cocktail while the boats drift across Fisherman Bay. Maybe it’s live music in the Tiki Lounge on a Friday night. Or maybe it’s simply the freedom to wake up the next morning with nowhere you have to be.
At the Lopez Islander Resort & Marina, all of those experiences are part of the same easygoing island escape. Waterfront dining, a lively bar, live music, craft cocktails, a full-service marina, comfortable accommodations, and Lopez Village just a short distance away – it’s an eclectic mix that makes planning a Lopez Island getaway wonderfully simple.
Come for the bay views. Stay for the sunset. And stay a little longer for the music.