A Trip to San Juan Island
- Where is San Juan Island?
- How to Get There - Way #1
- How to Get There - Way #2
- Things to do on San Juan Island
- Orca Whale Watching!
- Visit Lime Kiln Point State Park
- Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse
- Places to Stay!
- Helpful Links to plan your trip to San Juan Island
- Read about the San Juan Islands & Orca Whales
- Sign our guest book!
Where is San Juan Island?
San Juan Island is located in the beautiful San Juan Island Archipelago Northwest of Seattle, Washington. It is only accessable by boat or plane. How to Get There - Way #1
Take a Washington State Ferry!
One of the best ways to get to San Juan Island isby Washington State Ferry
The ferry serving San Juan Island departs from Anacortes, WA which is about 95 miles north of SeaTac Airport. The ferry takes a beautiful 1 to 1.5 hour trip through the islands.
You can take your vehicle on the ferry but to save a considerable amount on the ferry fare, you can also leave your vehicle in the parking lot at the Anacortes ferry terminal and walk on the ferry or take your bike. If you want to take your vehicle, reservations for the ferry are recommended.
For current fares, schedule and reservation information go to the Washington State Ferry website.
Moped, bicycle and car rentals are available on the island.
How to Get There - Way #2
A faster more convenient way to get to San Juan Island is by a scenic 30 minute flight.You can choose betweeen two different flights. One departs from Seattle's Boeing Field on a small plane which lands at the San Juan Island Airport.
The second choice is by float plane which departs from Lake Union in Seattle and lands in the Friday Harbor marina!
Things to do on San Juan Island

- Book a whale watching trip departing from the Friday Harbor Marina - July is the best time to see Orcas!
- Visit the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor
- Go to Lime Kiln Point State Park to picnic and hike - Orcas can often be seen offshore
- See the Lime Kiln Lighthouse
- Rent a bicycle or Moped to see the island
- Shopping! Friday Harbor has a myriad of unique shops
- Visit the Pelindaba Lavender Farm
Orca Whale Watching!
Rent a kayak or make a reservation for a whale-watching boat tour
San Juan Island is one of the best places to see Orcas in their natural habitat. July is usually the best month for whale viewing. Visit Lime Kiln Point State Park
The park is for day use only, but is a great spot for a picnic or to see whales from the land. There are also 2 hiking trails to explore. Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse
Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse began operating in 1914 and in it's remote outpost on San Juan Island was the last lighthouse to be powered by electricity in the late 1940s. The lighthouse flashes it's light every 5 seconds. Whale researchers use the lighthouse to track the movements and behavior of the orcas in the area. Places to Stay!
If you want your visit to last longer than just a day there are campgrounds, a hostel and numerous hotels, Bed & Breakfast Inns, and Resorts on the island. Here are links to some of your choices:Helpful Links to plan your trip to San Juan Island
- Washington State Ferries Website
- Information about the Washington State Ferry System, including routes, schedules and fares.
- San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce
- Lind to the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce with a large amount of information about the island.
- The Whale Museum
- Link to the Whale Museum located in Friday Harbor.
- Lime Kiln Point State Park
- Official Washington State Parks website page featuring information and pictures of Lime Kiln Point State Park.
- Lighthouse Friends Website
- Information, history and pictures about the Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse.
- Town of Friday Harbor
- Official Website of the Town of Friday Harbor.
Read about the San Juan Islands & Orca Whales
Hidden Washington: Including Seattle, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Olympic Peninsula, Cascades and Columbia River Gorge (Hidden Travel) by Eric Lucas
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The San Juan Islands (Afoot & Afloat) by Marge Mueller, Ted Mueller
The popular guide to boating and other recreationa more...0 points
Essential San Juan Islands Guide by Marge Mueller, Ted Mueller
Beauty, tranquility and a wealth of recreation, ma more...0 points
Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast: Your Guide to the Lighthouses of California, Oregon, and Washington (Pictorial Discovery Guide) by Randy Leffingwell
Stunning photography captures the beauty of the cl more...0 points
Lighthouses of the Pacific by Jim Gibbs
History and good, entertaining reading are combine more...0 points
Orca: The Whale Called Killer by Erich Hoyt
"Hoyt's passionate sense of kinship with orca more...0 points
Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us by Alexandra Morton
In Listening to Whales, Alexandra Morton shares sp more...0 points
Orca: Visions of the Killer Whale by Peter Knudtson
The orca, also known as the killer whale, is one o more...0 points
Killer Whales: The Natural History and Genealogy of Orcinus Orca in British Columbia and Washington State (Updated Edition) by John K. B. Ford, Graeme M. Ellis, Kenneth C. Balcomb
Watching killer whales in the wild in British Colu more...0 points
Sign our guest book!
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- lisadh lisadh Aug 18, 2008 @ 5:57 pm
- My aunt and uncle live on the islands, and I love taking the ferry to visit. Great place to vacation!
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- grassosalvato86 grassosalvato86 Jul 16, 2008 @ 12:23 pm
- Hello!! I'd really like to go to San Juan Island! You've got a very good lens! keep up the nice work! 5 stars
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- Cinetech Cinetech Jul 14, 2008 @ 5:01 pm
- I used to live in that part of the world, very nice lens!
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- Jul 8, 2008 @ 1:12 pm
- Great Lens ! Welcome to Travelmania group.
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Jul 2, 2008 @ 11:42 am
- Very nice lens! Welcome to All Things Travel.
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