Again, we’re talking about San Juan Island here, home to Friday Harbor and Lime Kiln Lighthouse. There are four islands that are accessible by ferry in the San Juan Islands – San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw. We should note that, in this guide, we are talking specifically about San Juan Island, the most visited of the greater San Juan Islands. For such a small island, there’s a pretty wide array of things to do and see. In this guide to the best things to do on San Juan Island, we’ll go through our favorite experiences, from whale watching from the land, to getting out on the Haro Strait in sea kayaks, and much, much more. Don’t be like teenage me – live in the moment, turn off your phone, and let yourself be immersed in island life. San Juan Island was my (this is Matt!) family’s preferred summer camping destination when we lived in the Seattle area, and I guess I took for granted the sheer natural beauty that exists in this incredible slice of the Pacific Northwest. Over the course of your time on the island, you’ll smell the ocean breeze (it’s a little sweet-smelling, a little salty, we think), search for elusive marine wildlife including orca whales, and enjoy the bounty of fresh local ingredients. As you disembark the ferry in Friday Harbor and get on “island time,” all the worries and concerns you had back when you boarded the ferry will seemingly melt away. Part coastal, part pastoral, and 100% beautiful, San Juan Island is a dream. The Ultimate Enchantments Trail Guide Expand.
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