West Sound

West Sound is an unincorporated community on in , United States.
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: unincorporated community on Orcas Island, Washington, U.S.
  • Also known as: West Sound, Washington”, “Westsound”, and “Westsound, Washington

Places of Interest

Highlights include Westsound Seaplane Base and Skull Island.

Aerodrome
is a seaplane base located adjacent to West Sound on in , Washington, United States. It is owned by the Westsound Marina.

Islet
is the name of two small islands in the San Juan Archipelago in the of . The northernmost is located off the coast of in Massacre Bay, the most northern extension of the island's West Sound.

Islet
is an in the U.S. state of . The island lies just east of the Canadian maritime border between the City of and It is home to the State Park.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Orcas Village and Shaw Island.

is on the southern tip of in the of Washington State. The village is built around the island's only Washington State Ferries dock, making it the primary entrance to the largest of the San Juan Islands, as well as a pleasant place to wait for the outgoing ferry.

is the smallest of the four served by the Washington State Ferries, at just under 8 sq mi. It has a year-round population about 200 people, though summertime weekends swell with other residents and the occasional tourist.

is the commercial hub and largest population center on , in the of Washington State. Artists, craftspeople and chefs from across the island operate shops along its short waterfront and lively main street, while those seeking the quiet island life come here to outfit their stay.

West Sound

Latitude
48.63121° or 48° 37′ 52″ north
Longitude
-122.95629° or 122° 57′ 23″ west
Elevation
26 feet (8 metres)
IATA airport code
WSX
United Nations Location Code
US WSX
Open location code
84WVJ2JV+FF
Open­Street­Map ID
node 150937677
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
5815591
Wiki­data ID
Q6167016
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“West Sound” goes by many names.
  • French: West Sound
  • Irish: Westsound
  • South Azerbaijani: وزت سوند، واشینقتون
  • Spanish: Westsound

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include West Sound Marina and West Sound Community Hall.

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