Visit the Lime Kiln Lighthouse

Friday Harbor on San Juan Island is a one-of-a-kind destination with coastal views, wildlife encounters, and a walkable downtown that makes exploring easy. One of the most iconic stops is the Lime Kiln Lighthouse, a scenic landmark perched along a rugged shoreline, with ocean views stretching for miles. Time spent here is often a highlight, […]

Visit the Lime Kiln Lighthouse

Friday Harbor on San Juan Island is a one-of-a-kind destination with coastal views, wildlife encounters, and a walkable downtown that makes exploring easy. One of the most iconic stops is the Lime Kiln Lighthouse, a scenic landmark perched along a rugged shoreline where ocean views stretch for miles. Time spent here often becomes a highlight, […]

The Best Time for Whale Watching in the San Juan Islands

One of the most memorable things to do this summer is to go whale watching in the San Juan Islands. We’re right in the middle of the best time to see orcas in the San Juan Islands, not to mention humpback whales, gray whales, and other majestic marine mammals. Our beautiful archipelago, about 90 miles […]

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 […]

5 of the Best Reasons to Visit The Whale Museum in Friday Harbor

One of the biggest draws to the San Juan Islands is the whale-watching opportunities, and for those heading to the Northwest, with that in mind, you really must stop by the Friday Harbor Whale Museum. Established in 1979, this museum is dedicated to promoting stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and […]

The Best Reasons to Visit The Whale Museum in Friday Harbor

One of the biggest draws to the San Juan Islands is the whale-watching opportunities, and for those heading to the Northwest, with that in mind, you really must stop by the Friday Harbor Whale Museum. Established in 1979, this museum is dedicated to promoting stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and […]

5 of the Best Reasons to Visit The Whale Museum in Friday Harbor

One of the biggest draws to the San Juan Islands is the whale-watching opportunities, and for those heading to the Northwest, with that in mind, you really must stop by the Friday Harbor Whale Museum. Established in 1979, this museum is dedicated to promoting stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and […]

The Most Incredible San Juan Island Hikes

From emerald Evergreen forests and steel grey cliffs to sweeping grassy meadows and rocky shorelines lined with driftwood, there’s no shortage of natural beauty to discover here, and the best way to do just that is on these fantastic San Juan Island hikes. There are a handful of state parks that are an excellent place […]