Lindsay & Eli
Things To Do
Friday Harbor
The quaint, historic fishing village of Friday Harbor, where the ferry lands, is just over one square mile in size and is perfectly walkable. The main streets are dotted with acclaimed galleries, cute boutiques, antique stores, unique shops, restaurants and art-work. Meander along the waterfront and see the tiny aquarium inside the “clock dock”, the dock next to the ferry landing, to see the creatures living in the harbor.
Roche Harbor
The site of an old limeworks, Roche Harbor is the island's other main town and hosts a resort of the same name, focused around the old Haro Hotel. The huge yacht marina is considered to be one of the best in the West and the town is a true haven for sailors. Cute shops and artist kiosks line the way to the busy marina, where fishermen, kayakers and yacht owners go about their daily adventures.
FRIDAY HARBOR FARMER'S MARKET
Stop by the market for fruits, flowers, herbs, goat cheese, eggs, tomatoes, jams and jellies, baked goods, sushi, sausages, sustainably harvested tuna, shellfish, grass-fed meats, and much more. Open 9:30 AM-1:00 PM on Saturdays.
PELINDABA LAVENDER FARM
Travel to the center of the island to check out the beautiful Pelindaba Lavender Farm. Wander through the fields of delicate purple flowers on the 25-acre farm to discover a whopping 50 varieties of the aromatic plant. Cut your own stalks to take home and treat your taste buds with fresh made lavender lemonade, iced tea, ice cream and cookies!
KRYSTAL ACRES ALPACA FARM
Krystal Acres is a scenic 60 acre farm with an ever-growing herd of more than 50 alpacas who enjoy the gentle slopes of sunny pastures and the shade of massive 100 year oaks. Stroll around the farm, then browse an extraordinary selection of alpaca sweaters, coats, and cuddly alpaca toys in the Country Store.
AMERICAN CAMP VISITOR CENTER - SAN JUAN ISLAND NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK
American Camp, on the southern end of the island, has hiking trails through prairie landscapes and a chance to see the resident nesting bald eagles. To the west, there’s trail access to South Beach, the longest stretch of public shoreline in the San Juans, and Fourth of July Beach to the east.
Lime Kiln Point State Park
The so-called “Whale Watch Park” on the west side of San Juan Island is one of the best place to watch Orcas from land in the entire nation. Orcas are present year-round, mostly seen from April through October, with the height of the season being July & August. The park features lovely nature trails through old Douglas Firs and Madronas, has a historic light house, an interpretive center, a whale watching platform and a re-built lime kiln.
SAN JUAN ISLANDS SCULPTURE PARK & NATURE RESERVE
The 20-acre Sculpture Park near Roche Harbor features over 150 sculptures along five trails winding along meadows, woods, a natural pond and beautiful Westcott Bay. Kids are free and puppies are welcome. There is a huge starfish shaped sandbox for kids and kids-at-heart to create their own art.
SAN JUAN ISLAND BREWING CO
Serving locally crafted San Juan Island Brewing Co. beer alongside exceptional wood stone - fired pizza, burgers, and other pub-style offerings.
San Juan Island Distillery
Tastings on Saturdays 1pm-4pm "We make 14 different gins (really!), several delicious liqueurs and flavored brandies, and our premium award-winning apple brandy, which won gold and best in class from the American Craft Spirits Association, as well as best in class from the American Distilling Institute in 2014."
WESTCOTT BAY CIDER
Tastings on Saturdays 1pm-4pm Unique among small Washington wineries, Westcott Bay Cider produces and bottles crisp, refreshing ciders with a complexity and finish provided by using traditional cider apples grown in our San Juan Island orchard. These are vintage apples with wonderful names like Kingston Black, Yarlington Mill, Dabinett and Sweet Coppin.