Mikaela & Marcus
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!
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. Sign the Friendship Totem and write down a wish to put in the Tibetan wishing urns.
Krystal Acres
Krystal Acres is a 60 acre farm on scenic San Juan Island in Washington State, owned by Kris and Albert Olson. The ever-growing herd of more than 50 alpacas enjoys 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. It's picture-perfect year 'round, so drop by when you come and visit the San Juan Islands.
San Juan Vineyard
Visit this destination winery & historic tasting room of the San Juan Vineyards, the only commercial operating vineyard in the San Juan Islands. The historic tasting room is open seven days a week, Spring through Fall, and sells, besides award winning wines, adorable wine paraphernalia.
San Juan Island Brewing Co
Locally crafted on scenic San Juan Island in the idyllic town of Friday Harbor. San Juan Island Brewing Co. is your local, independent craft brewery serving traditional Ales and Lagers that represent the delicate balance of flavor and drinkability. Serving San Juan Island Brewing Co. brew alongside exceptional wood stone - fired pizza, burgers, and other pub-style offerings.
Lime Kiln Point State Park
The so-called “Whale Watch Park” on the west side of San Juan Island is 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.
Cattle Point Lighthouse
Make your way over to the southernmost tip of San Juan Island and soak in panoramic ocean and mountain views with a visit to Cattle Point Lighthouse. Watch for foxes, rabbits and deer roaming the tall grass or playful sea lions approaching the beach below. Train your eyes skyward occasionally; the area is also home to a pair of golden eagles. Spot them riding the thermals or nesting in the trees.
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.
English Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park
In contrast to the exposed position of American Camp, the English chose a sheltered site next to the calm waters of Garrison Bay for their camp and the two sites together comprise a stunning US National Historical Park. Many of the original buildings remain to this day and the parade ground was a tranquil place to watch deer gathering in the golden evening light.
Mt. Young
Head to English Camp to tackle the 650-foot summit of Mount Young, the highest public access point on San Juan Island. While only one mile long, the steep trail can be tough but offers a spectacular reward. At the summit, you’ll find unparalleled, panoramic vistas of the Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island, Garrison Bay and the rest of the San Juan Islands.
Westcott Bay Shellfish Co.
Westcott Bay Shellfish Co. is first and foremost a working aquaculture farm. It is a place to gather, a place to actively participate in a meal, whether selecting freshly harvested shellfish from our tanks to take home, or shucking and slurping your own oysters on-site at our picnic tables. The farm’s setting, directly above our cultivated tidelands on the pristine waters of Westcott Bay, offers a rare island experience.
The Whale Museum
In the Pacific Northwest of the United States lives the Southern Resident Community of Orcas, an endangered population of orcas, sometimes known as "killer whales". The Whale Museum, located in beautiful Friday Harbor, Washington, opened to the public in 1979 as the first museum in the country devoted to a species living in the wild. Today, our museum continues to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research.
San Juan Historical Museum
San Juan Island is an island off the coast of Washington State, and home to about 7,000 people. Some are descendants from pioneer families who arrived in the mid-19th century, and some arrivals only occurred last week. Together we strive to learn about those who came before us, and to fold into our own lives their rugged individualism, explorer instincts, and courage.
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art
The museum is committed to promoting the arts of the Pacific Northwest and Southwest British Columbia. We offer rotating exhibitions through our three galleries, with approximately 8-10 exhibitions per year, as well as a lecture series titled Art as a Voice.