The San Juan Islands in Washington are a serene archipelago known for world-class whale watching, with resident orca pods frequenting the waters. Kayaking, cycling through rolling farmland, and charming Friday Harbor village create an idyllic Pacific Northwest island getaway.
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Top spots in San Juan Islands
Lime Kiln Point State Park
Shoreline day-use park with a lighthouse offering land-based whale-watching, hiking trails & more.
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Scenic oceanfront park offering native prairies, wooded trails, whale sightings & a visitor center.
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve
English Camp
Remains of a mid-19th-century settlement with historic outbuildings & exhibitions, plus a boat dock.
Lime Kiln Lighthouse
Turn Island Marine State Park
Turn Point Lighthouse
Cattle Point Lighthouse
San Juan Historical Museum
Local history museum displaying 19th-century buildings, plus various artifacts.
South Beach