Friday Harbor Washington
San Juan Island is a great place to relax in beautiful surroundings and
enjoys almost 250 days of sunshine a year. It's a good base for tourists
who want to visit Seattle or Vancouver too. Friday Harbor Washington is
the county seat for San Juan County and the primary economic town on the
island. There is an airport and a regular ferry service to Anacortes on
the mainland.
There is plenty to do on the island for an active vacation or just to
admire one of the unspoilt spots in the state. Visitors like to explore
the docks at Friday Harbor Washington and take in the many yachts
anchored in the Marina. There is also the opportunity for collecting
shells or playing volleyball at Jackson's Beach. There is an
international seaplane base in the docks area too.
Some visitors like to explore on foot and others hire a bike or moped.
The island is ideal for biking, as there are few hills. The Lighthouse
is situated in the south of the island at Cattle Point and it's a worth
a trip just for the panoramic views. Dining around Friday Harbor
Washington is surprisingly varied for a small town. There are
restaurants specializing in local seafood in addition to those with
Italian, Thai and Mexican cuisine.
The area is well known for its abundance of wildlife and visitors often
see eagles, sea lions or porpoises. Whale watching is an organized
activity and there is a large population of Orca Whales, usually seen
between May and September. Trips out on boats and catamarans can
guarantee sightings during this season. There is a Whale Museum for
people to learn more about the animals with exhibits and a gift shop.
The museum runs educational and research programs and there are displays
of whale skeletons and visitors can listen to recordings of whale song.
It's even possible to adopt one of the local Orcas and receive
information on their progress. Kayak tours are also popular with
adventurous tourists who want to try their hand at sea kayaking or even
some exhilarating whitewater kayaking.
One of the most relaxing attractions on the island is the Pelindaba
Lavender Farm. This is a thriving business near Friday Harbor Washington
and is open to the public. Fields of lavender stretch out and the scent
is delightful. There is a shop, which sells the company's product range,
including essential oils, jewelry and items for décor.
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