3 of the Best San Juan Island Lighthouses

The San Juan Islands are known for dramatic landscapes along the coast. From pebble beaches that stretch for miles featuring forgotten driftwood and sea glass to majestic cliffside forests reaching up toward the Pacific Northwest sky, these islands are quite magnificent. During your vacation, be sure to visit some of the noble figures along the […]

How to Enjoy Lime Kiln Point State Park

Lime Kiln Point State Park, often called “Whale Watch Park,” is one of the most iconic destinations on San Juan Island—and for good reason. Perched on a rocky bluff along the island’s west side, this 36-acre park offers some of the best land-based whale watching in the world. From late spring through fall, visitors often […]

Spend an Afternoon at the Lime Kiln Lighthouse

The Lime Kiln Lighthouse is an iconic landmark on San Juan Island, a small but still operating navigation aid overlooking Dead Man’s Bay. Located on the island’s western side, the Lime Kiln Lighthouse has directed vessels through the rocky Haro Strait for more than a century. Visiting the lighthouse isn’t the only thing to do […]

Plan to Visit Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island

For many visitors, a trip to the San Juan Islands is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. People come for various reasons, but at the top of the list is often the chance to see the mesmerizing landscapes of the San Juan Islands firsthand and enjoy some of the world’s best whale watching. You can do both at […]

Great Views & More at Lime Kiln Point State Park on San Juan Island

There’s no shortage of fantastic things to do on San Juan Island, but one of our favorite destinations is Lime Kiln Point State Park. The park offers stunning coastal views and a historic lighthouse, and it’s known as one of the best land-based whale-watching locations in the world! The 41-acre park represents quintessential northwest scenes […]