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Go to Lopez Island, which is part of the San Juans (on the west coast of WA state).

Things to do: Hike, bike ride (Lopez is the flattest of the San Juans), Sea Kayak, camp, wine-tasting (Lopez has a few vineyards), llama petting. You could rent a cabin there and relax. The locals are very nice and intelligent (Lopez has a lot of Seattlers who left the city for a more laid-back rural lifestyle). Also, there is an amazing restaurant on the island "The Bay Cafe." It got a good write-up in Gourmet magazine. Bay Cafe (like many businesses on the island) is simply a labor of love for the owner. Ergo, the prices are low to get the locals business, and the dress and atmosphere is casual despite the first-class food.

I've been to Lopez three times and each time was great.

Edit PS: "After the pleasant 40-minute passage by car ferry ... from Anacortes, Wash., to quiet Lopez Island, take a quick drive to Lopez Village for dinner. The view is fantastic from a window seat at the Bay Café (9 Old Post Road, 360-468-3700), and so is the food. As you gaze out on the bay and the islands beyond, dig into the tender Alaskan halibut ($26), which has a light cheese and tomato sauce, or the melt-in-your-mouth-good beef tenderloin ($29). Both are served with asparagus and Yukon gold potato pancakes, a tossed salad with goat cheese and soup. Make a reservation; residents of other islands make the trip to Lopez just to dine. "
- The New York Times, Friday June 24, 2005