San Juan Islands

Beach in Friday Harbor, Washington, United States

• Best months: May–September
• Elevation gain: 0 m
• Open weeks per year: 22

Access & fees

• washington state ferries — ferry required for vehicle/foot access

Things to do

• beach walking (season: winter)
• biking & hiking
• farm tours (season: fall)
• sea kayaking (season: summer)
• whale watching (species: Southern Resident orcas)

Amenities

• local farm dining
• spas available

Best time to visit

• fall — harvest events (window: fall)
• summer — kayak, wildlife (window: summer)
• winter — quiet beaches, spas (window: winter)

Events & seasons

• brew fests (window: fall)
• film festivals (window: fall)
• harvest dinners (window: fall)

Features

• archipelago, salish sea (islands ferry served: 4)
• coast salish heritage (groups: Lummi, Klallam, Saanich, Samish, Songhees)
• wineries, breweries, cideries

Good to know

• visitor center, friday harbor (phone: 1-888-468-3701 · county: San Juan County, WA)