The other islands that are popular for vacation and second homes include; Shaw, which is ferry served, Decatur, Crane, Obstruction, Blakely, Stuart, Waldron and Cypress. These islands can be reached by water taxi or many have grass landing strips for small planes. Having a local expert will be crucial in understanding requirements for access and development on these remote islands without services.
Some of the most beautiful islands are marine parks and wildlife refuges like Sucia, Matia.