Animals (another passion of mine)

• Alpacas de la Patagonia:  Local Alpaca farm. Call for an appointment to visit these friendly, wooly creatures.
• Bathing Beauties:  Wonderful Camano mobile pet grooming salon.
• CASA:  Camano's hard working animal shelter where they "help every animal find a forever home."
• Cloud's Canine:  Boarding, training, agility, pet cab service, grooming + private dog park!
• NOAH:  Animal adoption & spay/neuter clinic with the goal of stopping euthanasia of adoptable cats and dogs in NW Washington.
• Pasado's Safe Haven:  Premiere shelter dedicated to rescue and rehabilitation of domestic and farm animals, writing animal cruelty legislation and helping to prosecute animal abusers. Amazing stories, amazing organization!

Art Galleries

• Gallery by the Bay:  Featuring local artists, events/shows, and classes.
• History of the World Art Gallery:  Jack Gunter - local award winning and very imaginative artist!
• Jack's Gas Gallery: Jack Gunter's new Stanwood gallery featuring art and antiques.  6996 265th St. NW, Stanwood, WA
• Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park:  Featuring sculpture, Pilchuck Glass School pieces, and other art from prominent and emerging American and international artists.
• Seagrass Gallery:  Features local and regional fine arts, crafts, jewelry and other unique treasures.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodations

• Blue Moon Beach House:  Relaxing, beautiful and friendly B&B on the shores of Port Susan.
• Camano Blossom B&B:  Located on the north end of the island.
• Camano Island Inn:  Located on the west side overlooking Saratoga Passage.
• Inn at Barnum Point:  Located on the north end of Port Susan.

Community Organizations/Centers

• Camano Chamber of Commerce:  See website for helpful information about Camano Island.
• Camano Community and Senior Center:  Resources, fitness classes, events.

Entertainment/Recreation

• Camano Sail and Power, LLC:  Sailing instruction and charter, fishing, sightseeing, crabbing.
• Camano Island Yacht Club:  Social club for people to share interests in boating, kayaking, etc.
• Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park:  Unique center dedicated to restoration of wooden boats.
• Camaloch Golf Course:  Camano Island, 18-hole par 72 course.
• Kayak Point Golf Course:  Stanwood, WA. Selected as one of America's top 50 public courses by Golf Digest.
• Camano Island Summer Outdoor Cinema:  Funky outdoor cinema on the south end of the island showing classic 16mm films & rare cartoons - bring your own chair (or sofa)!

Food/Beverages

• Brindle's Marketplace:  Local art and crafts, Susie's Greek Bistro and bakery, antiques - over 80 vendors.
• Camano Island Inn and Waterfront Bistro:  Fine dining with a view on Camano
• Camano Cellars Winery:  Wines are sold at Haggens, QFC, online and at special events at their Stanwood winery.
• Camano Island Coffee Roasters:  Visit the roasting plant and have a cup of java and stroll through the artist gift shop as well!
• Camano Lodge/Diamond Knot Brewing Co:  Interactive stone grill cooking and a variety of their own brews.
• The Chatterbox Restaurant:  Malaysian, Thai, Indian & American Fusion Cuisine located in Stanwood.
• Dusty Cellars Winery:  Family-owned boutique winery on Camano.
• Elger Bay Café:  Neighborhood breakfast and lunch café next to the Elger Bay Grocery.
• Gerry Andals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday and Happy Hour 2-6 p.m. everyday
• Islanders Restaurant:  Pizza, pasta, grinders, burgers, etc. Located in Terry's Corner, Camano Island.
• Jimmy's Pizza and Pasta:  Gourmet pizza and Italian cuisine in Stanwood
• Leatherheads Pub: Family-friendly pub with burgers, microbrews and wine located in the old Stanwood Fire Station.  10209 270th St. NW, Stanwood
• Stanwood Grill:  Steaks, Prime Rib, Seafood and full-service bar
• Susie's Place - Greek Bistro and Bakery inside Brindles Marketplace, Terry's Corner, Camano Island.
• Westside Pizza:  Pizza, pizza, pizza at Terry's Corner, Camano Island.  Home delivery, too!

Schools

• Camano & Stanwood schools:  Excellent site for school information in both cities.

State Parks

• Cama Beach State Park:  Trails, picnics, beach, historic cabin rentals.
• Camano Island State Park:  Camp sites, trails, beach, picnics, boat ramp.

Transportation

• Bellair Charters/Airport Shuttle:  Includes shuttle from Stanwood Park & Ride to Sea-Tac Airport, sports events shuttles, Mt. Baker ski/snowboard shuttle, and more.
• Island Transit:  FREE bus and paratransit services on Camano and Whidbey Island.

Green Links and Resources

• Built Green Washington:  A certified environmental building program proven to provide you with a healthier, more energy efficient home.
• Designs NW Architects:  Located in Stanwood.
• EcoBroker®:  Green certification program for real estate agents as well as a resource for home-related environmental information and assistance in locating an EcoBroker® certified real estate professional.
• Friends of Camano Island State Parks (FOCIP):  Promotes preservation and protection of the wildlife and the scenic and recreational resources of State and County Parks and Washington State D.N.R. lands located on Camano Island.
• Island County Shore Stewards:  A volunteer organization made up of homeowners, renters and residents who live along the shoreline or in communities with shared access to the beach, or who have a river or stream on their property. These individuals learn and teach neighbors and others about the 10 Guidelines for Shore Living.
• Orca Network:  Dedicated to raising awareness of whales in the Pacific NW, and the importance of providing them safe and healthy habitats.
• Pelletier + Schaar Architects:  Located in Stanwood.
• RE Store:  Locations in Seattle & Bellingham. "We happily pick-up, salvage,deconstruct, and accept drop-off donations from contractors, homeowners, businesses, demolition companies, property managers, realtors, etc."
• Skagit/Island County Builder's Association (SICBA):  Non-profit trade association of builders and associates and parent organization for SICBA Built Green programs.
• WSU Island County Beach Watchers:  Trained volunteers made up of local residents who share a common goal to improve, maintain and protect a thriving Puget Sound ecosystem through education, community outreach, stewardship, and research. I'm very proud to have been accepted into this fabulous program!