There is so much to do on San Juan Island that it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. Here
are some favorite island activities in several categories.

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Lodging Favorites >>>

• Bird Rock Hotel of Friday Harbor: Distinctive, discerning and hip

• Earthbox San Juan Island  Motel and Spa: Playful, adventurous and imaginative

Dining Favorites >>>

• Back Door Kitchen: international cuisine in a hidden Friday Harbor garden. 360-378-9540.

• Vinny’s: upscale Italian in the heart of Friday Harbor. 360-378-1934

• Duck Soup Inn: 15 minutes out of Friday Harbor, San Juan Island’s eclectic
  cuisine in a rustic, country pond-side cottage. 360-378-4878.

• The Place Bar and Grill: casual fine dining on the docks in Friday Harbor. 360-378-8707.

• McMillin’s: steak and seafood at Roche Harbor Resort. 360-378-2155.

• The Golden Triangle: excellent Thai cuisine with fresh local seafood. 360-378-1917.

• The Market Chef: gourmet deli and catering. 360-378-4546.

• Friday’s Crabhouse: local fish and chips on the bustling waterfront. 360-378-8801.

Romantic Favorites >>>

• Sunset picnic at Whale Watch park from The Market Chef 360-378-4546.

• Champagne and flowers waiting in your room at check in.

• Deluxe King-Jacuzzi Suite for two, Friday Harbor.

• Evening Whale Watch Trip.

• Hike to Cattle Point Lighthouse at sunset.

• Tandem kayak at Roche or Friday Harbor.

• Island tour by scoot car.

• Fireside dinner at Duck Soup Inn.

• Scenic flight for two.

• Stroll docks in Friday Harbor.

Family Favorites >>>

• Music on the Lawn, summer Wednesdays in Friday Harbor.

• Eagle Cove beach.

• Adopt a whale at Friday Harbor’s renowned Whale Museum.

• Friday Harbor Santa Ship and the Teddy Bear Tea.

• Whale and Wildlife Charter from Friday Harbor.

• Hike to Lime Kiln Lighthouse.

• Swimming at Earthbox motel and spa.

• Tour Pelindaba Lavender Farm.

• The San Juan County Fair.

Adventure Favorites >>>

• 3-Day outer-island kayak trip.

• Bike the perimeter of San Juan Island.

• Explore British and American Camp National Historic Park.

• Sea Kayak from Friday Harbor or San Juan Island’s west side.

• Scenic Bi-Plane tour of the islands.

• Browse the real estate listings posted on Spring Street.

• Charter fishing.

• Horseback trail ride at Saddle up Trail Riding.

• Bicycle to Lopez or Shaw Island.

• Moped around all the islands.

• Charter a sailboat.

Winter Favorites >>>

• Great weather! San Juan Island enjoys 247 sunny days each year.

• Whale and Wildlife Charter for two, any time of year.

• Cozy dinner at The Place Bar and Grill, 360-378-8707.

• Northern Lights holiday lights festival from Thanksgiving through New Years.

• Miles of beach to yourself and great room rates.

• Discover local artists at many Friday Harbor galleries.

• Spot Orca whales without a boat in sight at Lime Kiln.

• Feast on local seafood.

• Scuba dive Jacques Cousteau’s second favorite location in the world.

• Discover lost treasures on South Beach.