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SAN JUAN ISLANDS

VISITOR INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION

ACCOMMODATIONS

ATTRACTIONS

ACTIVITIES
Biking
Birding
Charter Fishing
Cruises and Tours
Diving
Fishing
Hiking
Sea Kayaking
Whale Watching

WEB GUIDES and DIRECTORIES

THE MAIN ISLANDS
Lopez Island
Orcas Island
San Juan Island
Shaw Island

Also see . . .
 Guemes Island
Fidalgo Island and Anacortes
Whidbey Island

Washington Travel Regions
San Juan Islands
Olympic Peninsula
Southwest
Northwest
Puget Sound
Cascade Mountains
South Central
Northeast
Southeast

The Pacific Northwest
San Juan Islands

Crystal Seas Kayaking Crystal Seas Kayaking Crystal Seas Kayaking
Kayak the west-side of San Juan Island. See orcas, seals, eagles and more. Naturalist guides. 16th season. Owner operated.
877-SEAS-877
Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours
Owner Operated, Guided by Local Naturalists. Small, Intimate, Quality Tours. Fast, Stable Boat. 4% profits to conservation.
800-757-6722
Anacortes Sea Kayaking
Kayaking Eastern San Juan Islands and Deception Pass with No Ferry hassles!
800-992-1801

More than 170 islands comprise the San Juan archipelago, which lies off mainland Washington at the juncture of the straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca, and is sheltered from the Pacific Ocean by the Olympic Peninsula and Vancouver Island.  (There are reputedly an additional 300 rocky "islands" at low tide.)  The San Juan Islands were once part of a mountain range connecting Washington State to Vancouver Island.  Eighty-three islands are protected as part of the San Juan Wildlife Refuge, home to seabirds, seals and sea lions.  About 90 Orca whales are year round residents of the area.

The four islands served by the Washington State Ferry System - Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, and Shaw - are the usual destinations for, weekend getaways and extended stay vacations for relaxation and such activities as whale watching, kayaking, bicycling and gentle sightseeing.  To reach any of the other islands, about 40 of which are inhabited, you will need to arrange your own transportation.

San Juan Islands Washington: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA

On the main islands, the farming and fishing communities have been joined by "urban refugees" including many artists, perhaps drawn by the natural beauty and solitude of these islands.  During the summer months, the main islands receive as many visitors as they can accommodate, so be sure to book your stay in advance.

Click on a link below to learn more about the San Juan Islands and their offerings.  Also, see Lopez Island, Orca Island or San Juan Island for information specific to those islands.

San Juan Islands Directory

Visitor Information
Various information sources such as local newspapers, convention and tourism bureaus and web guides providing additional information about the San Juan Islands.

Transportation
How to reach the San Juan Islands and how to get around amongst them when you are there.

Accommodations
What you can expect to find in the way of bed and breakfasts; cabins; hotels, motels, inns, lodges and resorts; campgrounds; and RV Parks.

Activities
Ideas and resources for things to do including bicycling, birding, cruises, hiking, kayaking, tours and whale watching.

Attractions
Special places of interests like scenic views; state parks; historical sites; unique farms and gardens; plus where to go to enjoy art galleries, museums and the performing arts.

Web Cams

ORCACAM
Live, fully controllable view of the west side of San Juan Island from the Center for Whale Research.

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