San Juan Island Friday Harbor San Juan County Travel Guide

San Juan County Washington

Whales, lavender, wildlife and lazy days...that's what you can look forward to resting in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. From biking to scuba, wine tasting to farmer's markets-the Island life is divine and makes for a retreat of a lifetime.

Tourism

Located along the Haro Strait, the San Juan Islands are set right between Victoria, BC and Mt Vernon, WA-a beautiful situation for any kind of vacation. Spend the day at the beach reading a book and wrap the day up with some shopping and dinner at the charming Place Bar and Grill-Friday Harbor's only waterfront dining experience. You will love the amazing view and atmosphere! Take a wine tasting tour, visit the Pelindaba Lavender Farm or shop in the open air markets for the best of treaures the land has to offer. If you enjoy history, be sure to save a day for exploring the Lime Kiln Lighthouse, the San Juan County Historical Museum and best of all -the San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Sculpture Park-a perfect place for a picnic break!  San Juan Island was voted #4 on the list of top 10 Islands in the U.S. by TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice of 2014 and CNN named San Juan Island the best for observing wildlife in 2012. You can't beat it for your next vacation destination!

Map of San Juan County Washington