Skyline Marina

Located at 2011 Skyline Way in Anacortes, Skyline Marina provides full-service access to Burrows Bay and serves as a popular gateway to the San Juan Islands. The marina offers public boat launch facilities including a self-launch option and launching hoist, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and larger vessels. Nearby amenities include restrooms, showers, parking, fuel, a chandlery, and provisioning services.

Paddlers launching from Skyline Marina can explore the sheltered waters of Burrows Bay and access Rosario Strait. The location offers excellent opportunities for exploration of nearby Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, which features extensive seagrass meadows, tidal flats, sloughs, and salt marshes—ideal for wildlife viewing and scenic paddling. The San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge is also accessible from this launch point for more adventurous paddlers.

For planning your visit, note that Skyline Marina is a busy, full-service facility. Contact the marina directly for current launch fees, availability, and any specific requirements for your vessel type. Given its popularity as a gateway to the San Juan Islands, arriving early or calling ahead is recommended, especially during peak season.