Things to Do

The List

Click the link for a collection of San Juan Island favorites. We hope you can explore all the goodness the island has to offer. We've put a few of our favorites below...

Friday Harbor Farmer's Market

Westcott Bay Shellfish Co.

Oysters shucked a few steps from the water. Casual, essential, best with a glass of wine.

Griffin Bay Bookstore & Cafe

An independent bookstore with a small café inside. Everybody needs a good island read!

San Juan Island Brewing Co.

Open-air tables, reliable beer, unfussy food. A good stop after a day outside!

Deer Hazel Clothing Store

A curated shop of easy clothing, everyday objects, and thoughtful finds.

The Whale Museum

A small natural history museum dedicated to the wild whales of the Salish Sea, blending research, conservation, and storytelling in the heart of Friday Harbor.

Walden Restaurant

An intimate chef’s counter offering seasonal, ingredient-driven dishes sourced from around the Pacific Northwest.

Serendipity Used Books

A quiet house filled with rows of secondhand books and where it's sasy to lose track of time!

Roche Harbor

Historic docks, sculpture gardens, small shops, and an old-world hotel — a slower pace worth seeking out.

Coho Restaurant

Tucked away in a craftsman home. Focused, ingredient-driven dishes that let the season speak.

English Camp Visitor Center

A historic shoreline, open fields, and beautiful garden pathways.

Lime Kiln Point State Park

One of the island’s most iconic stretches of coast — lighthouse views, rocky cliffs, and the chance to spot whales offshore.