Where to go Kayaking on San Juan Island

There’s nothing quite like gliding along the glassy waters of the Salish Sea and waterways surrounding our unique archipelago, just you and your paddle, taking it at your speed. It’s no surprise that kayaking on San Juan Island is the most popular pastime for visitors—and you’ll likely encounter a lot of locals hitting the water […]

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 […]

Your Guide to the San Juan Island National Park

The San Juan Island National Park comprises two historic properties on opposite ends of the island: English Camp on the north and American Camp to the south. These two camps now stand as a monument to an incident in 1859 that nearly led the United States and Great Britain to start a war over possession […]