Travel Info, San Juan Islands

Need to know more about the San Juan Islands? Check out these in-depth guides.

DIRECTORIES / PORTALS

San Juan Islands Visitor Bureau - The official site of the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau. www.visitsanjuans.com

Friday Harbor and San Juan Web Directory - Diversified site with current news, activities, lodging and local culture. www.friday-harbor.net

SanJuanSites - A user friendly guide to the San Juan Islands. Lodging, dining, activities and maps. www.sanjuansites.com

San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce - Features the town of Friday Harbor and San Juan Island. www.sanjuanisland.org



Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce - Best source of info from the "friendly island." www.lopezisland.com

Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce - Several of our cameras capture the beauty of this island of tremendous variety. www.orcasislandchamber.com

Travel San Juan - Online reservations for over 100 rooms at Friday Harbor hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals featuring harbor views, heated pool, king beds and great location. www.travelsanjuan.com

Anacortes Chamber of Commerce - Located on Fidalgo Island, the eastern most of the San Juan Islands. Base camp and gateway to adventure. www.anacortes.org

MARINE ACTIVITIES

Crystal Seas - Kayaking from San Juan Island www.crystalseas.com

San Juan Excursions - Whale watch excursions with a friendly crew based in Friday Harbor. www.watchwhales.com

San Juan Safaris - Based at Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor. Kayaking, whale watch excursions and small boat rentals. www.sanjuansafaris.com

Western Prince - Orca Whale Watching & Wildlife Cruises from Friday Harbor. www.orcawhalewatch.com

Anacortes Kayak Tours - Sea kayak tours of the San Juan Islands begin from Anacortes.
www.anacorteskayaktours.com

Island Adventures - Whale watching tours from Anacortes and Seattle. www.island-adventures.com

Outdoor Odysseys - Small group size kayak tours. www.outdoorodysseys.com

Lopez Kayak - Kayak rentals, outfitting and guided tours from Lopez Island's Fisherman Bay. www.lopezkayaks.com

Shearwater Sea Kayak Tours - Kayak tours and classes throughout the islands. www.shearwaterkayaks.com

Osprey Tours - Kayak tours from Orcas Island's northshore in hand-crafted Aleutian style kayaks. www.ospreytours.com

San Juan Kayak Expeditions - 3 & 4 day naturalist guided sea kayaking tours from June through September. www.sanjuankayak.com

Eclipse Charters - Orca whale watch trips from Orcas Islands. www.orcasislandwhales.com

Island Dive and Water Sports - Scuba diving throughout the islands. www.divesanjuan.com

TRANSPORTATION & SIGHTSEEING

To the Islands

Kenmore Air - Scheduled and charter landplane and seaplane service between three Seattle terminals and many island stops. Book your flights online 24/7. Day trips and overnight packages available. www.kenmoreair.com

\ Washington State Ferries - For schedules, routes and fares. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ For schedules, routes, fares and live views of ferry lines, visit our sister website at www.ferrycam.net

Island Express Charters - Water taxi and freight service throughout the San Juans. From Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes. www.islandexpresscharters.com

On the Islands

San Juan Transit - An excellent service features shuttle vans (summer season) on regular routes around the island, visiting the most popular attractions. www.sanjuantransit.com

M&W Car Rentals - A fleet with a variety of autos in Friday Harbor. They offer pickup service at the Kenmore Air seaplane dock and airport. www.interisland.net/mandw

Susies Moped & Sport Utility Rentals - Best for day trips around the island. Located in Friday Harbor, with seasonal service at Roche Harbor. Rental service year around, subject to weather. www.susiesmopeds.com

Island Bicycles - Friday Harbor. This island is known for fine cycling. Several B&B's are on the edge of town. A bit far to walk. Why not peddle?. www.islandbicycles.com

Lopez Bicycle Works - Lopez is an excellent island for all levels of cyclists. Rent bikes at the Lopez Islander resort. www.lopezbicycleworks.com

ENTERTAINMENT, ENLIGHTENMENT

San Juan Community Theatre - Musicals, plays & concerts in Friday Harbor. www.sanjuanarts.org

Orcas Theater and Community Center - Something for everyone. www.orcascenter.org

Wescott Bay Sculpture Park - Art and nature exhibits featuring over 100 sculptures in an outdoor park near Roche Harbor. www.wbay.org

San Juan Historical Museum - Friday Harbor. Experience life as it was at the turn of the century. www.sjmuseum.org

Orcas Island Historical Museum - Eastsound. Exhibits are complemented by tours, speakers. www.orcasisland.org/~history/

The Whale Museum - An acclaimed center of Orca whale education and research.. Friday Harbor. www.whalemuseum.com

San Juan Island National Historical Park - Two sites memorializing the war that almost happened in 1859 between the US and Great Britain over a territory dispute and the shooting of a pig. http://www.nps.gov/sajh/

ISLAND NEWS & HAPPENINGS

Island's Sounder - One of two weekly newspapers covering the San Juans. www.islandssounder.com

San Juan Islander - A very thorough internet news source of the San Juans. Excellent photos, special features, breaking news, events. www.sanjuanislander.com

Journal of the San Juans - Current news, ads, events, archives and local message boards. www.sanjuanjournal.com

WEATHER

Weather Underground - Current conditions and forecast. www.wunderground.com/US/WA/Friday_Harbor.html

MARINAS

Port of Friday Harbor - Kenmore Air port of call at Friday Harbor. www.portfridayharbor.org

Roche Harbor - An award-winning marina and Kenmore Air scheduled stop on San Juan Island's west side. www.rocheharbor.com/boating_themarina.html

Islands Marine Center - Moorage, service, parts and supplies on Lopez Island at Fisherman Bay. www.islandsmarinecenter.com

Lopez Islander Resort - 60 slip marina, rooms, restaurant on Fisherman Bay. www.lopezislander.com

Rosario Resort - Moorage at the front door of Orcas Island's landmark, Moran Mansion. www.rosarioresort.com

Deer Harbor Marina - Moorage, accommodations, food services on Orcas Island's southwest Side. www.deerharbormarina.com

Want to Call the San Juans Home?

Each year the San Juan Islands attract visitors from all over the world seeking a quiet getaway, and some cant help being captured by the islands beauty. Debra Sullivan has been a resident of Friday Harbor for over 20 years and a licensed REALTOR for Coldwell Banker since 1990. Her top notch professionalism and expertise can help you find your dream property! Feel free to contact Debra for more information about purchasing property in the San Juans.

Build Your Dream Home Here!

If you have ever visited or want to visit the San Juan Islands and can’t resist the urge to own a piece of paradise, you may want to consider the property featured above. This fabulous water view lot in the “old part” of Friday Harbor is a rare find! It is one of the last vacant lots in this area and offers views in two directions.

Eclectic and Now

Expect the unexpected at waterworks gallery, located in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. This gallery’s mission has always been to find and show established and emerging artists. Their eclectic group of contemporary regional artists work and live in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.