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San Juan Island is the second-largest member of the San Juan archipelago, a string of islands located at the northwest tip of Washington State. A little more than an hour’s ride by ferry from the mainland city of Anacortes, San Juan Island is well known for its sea kayaking and whale watching opportunities. Some 80 Orca whales make their home in the surrounding waters during the spring and summer, and many can be seen from the shore at “Whale Watch Park” on the west side of the island. Both San Juan Island and its sister island, Orcas Island, are home to a large number of recreational tour companies that specialize in everything from whale watching and kayaking, to bicycle and wildlife expeditions. Half-day to multi-day trips can be arranged with flexible departure times and locations. Kayaks can also be rented on the island for solo trips. For information about the numerous things to do and see on San Juan Island, please visit our attractions section. Accommodations available in Friday Harbor and elsewhere on the island include a number of comfortably appointed bed and breakfast inns, cabins and cottages, motels and hotels and vacation rentals. The popular San Juan County Park includes camping and picnic facilities, hiking trails and enchanting views of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada and the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. Some private campgrounds and vacation rentals provide “all in one” facilities, with kayak tours and other services on site for the prearranged weekend getaway. Getting to San Juan is easy. Washington State Ferries operates a daily ferry service from Anacortes to the four major San Juan Islands. Passengers should check with the ferry service for schedules and relevant weight restrictions. Travelers can also book flights to the Islands from any number of cities on the West Coast, including Seattle, Bellingham and Anacortes. Linking flights, ferries and private marine shuttle services can also be arranged to major British Columbia destinations. For more on San Juan Island, please click on one of the following links:
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of San Juan Island with our naturalist guides. Watch for orca whales, seals, eagles, sea lions, porpoise, sea birds and more. Enjoy snowcapped mountain ranges and evergreen islands. Small groups, courtesy shuttle, depart from easy access kayak docks, owner operated since 1994 by second generation islanders.