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Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours Owner Operated, Guided by Local Naturalists. Small, Intimate, Quality Tours. Fast, Stable Boat. 4% profits to conservation. 800-757-6722 |
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Crystal Seas Kayaking Kayak the west-side of San Juan Island. See orcas, seals, eagles and more. Naturalist guides. 16th season. Owner operated. 877-SEAS-877 |
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Spring Street Landing, Friday Harbor, WA, just steps from the ferry landing.
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Outdoor Odysseys has provided quality handcrafted kayak tours for small
groups for more than 16 years in an area of 175 forested
islands
surrounded by crystal-green waters and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains.
One-, three- and five-day tours are conducted off the west side of San Juan
Island in a prime area for viewing Orca whales, bald eagles, Dal's Porpoise,
harbor seals and other wildlife. Our idyllic sea kayaking destinations are
made all the more attractive with the contributions of our personable,
naturalists guides; mouth-watering Dutch-oven dishes such as apple/cinnamon
cobblers; and the great views from our waterfront campsites.
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Crystal Seas Kayaking.
70 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4223; Toll-free:
1-877-SEAS-877. E-mail
Kayak the beautiful west-side of San Juan Island with our naturalist
guides.
Crystal Seas offers 3 hour, day (6 hour) and multi-day tours and provides
free transportation from Friday Harbor to our kayak docks on Mitchell Bay.
While kayaking be on the lookout for orca whales, harbor seals, sea lions,
porpoise, bald eagles and a variety of sea birds. We specialize in small
groups but can take large private groups as well. Book both your kayaking
and a whale watching cruise though us and receive 10% off. Owner operated
since 1994 by second generation islanders.
Island Bicycles. 380 Argyle Avenue, PO Box 1609, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4941; Fax: 360-378-4706. E-mail
Island Scooters. PO Box 3207, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Phone: 360-378-8811. E-mail
Susie's Mopeds. PO Box 1972, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-5244; Toll-free: 1-800-532-0087. E-mail
TerraTrek. PO Box 3135, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4223; Toll-free: 1-888-441-2433. E-mail
San Juan Island Audubon Society
San Juan Safaris. PO Box 2749, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-1323; Toll-free: 1-800-450-6858. Fax: 360-378-6546. E-mail
Cap’n Howard's Sailing Charters. 191 Reuben Memorial Drive, Roche Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-317-8421. E-mail
Caramel Sailing Cruises. PO Box 51, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-9816; Toll-free: 1-888-875-1774.
Choice Charters. Phone: 360-472-0052. E-mail
Pacific Catalyst II. PO Box 3117, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-7123; Toll-free: 1-800-378-1708; Fax: 360-378-3656. E-mail
San Juan Island Yacht Club. Phone: 360-378-3434. E-mail
San Juan Island Sailing Foundation
Snug Harbor Marina Resort. 1997 Mitchell Bay Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4762; Fax: 360-378-8859. E-mail
Paradise Lanes. 365 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-370-5667; Fax: 360-370-5100. E-mail
San Juan County Fair. PO Box 1094, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4310; Fax: 360-378-5433. E-mail
A Trophy Charters. Phone: 360-378-2110; Cell: 360-317-8210.
San Juan Golf & Country Club. 806 Golf Course Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-2254; Fax: 360-378-3107. E-mail
Port of Friday Harbor. 800 Franklin Drive, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4724.
Roche Harbor Marina. 248 Reuben Memorial Drive, Roche Harbor, WA 98250. Toll-free: 1-800-451-8910. E-mail
Friday Harbor Helicopter. PO Box 2233, Friday Harbor WA, 98250. Phone: 360-420-5305
Island Air. 72 Airport Circle Drive, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-2376; Fax: 360-378-3199. E-mail
San Juan Air Tours. Phone: 360-378-7717.
San Juan Island Artists' Studio Tour. E-mail
San Juan Island Taxi and Tour Service. PO Box 357, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-3550.
Zip San Juan. Phone: 360-378-5947. E-mail
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San Juan Islands (Afoot & Afloat) by Marge Mueller and Ted Mueller. The
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