San Juan Islandįriday Harbor is the very walkable hub of San Juan Island, the most populated of the San Juans. Consider renting one from Lopez Bicycle Works or Village Cycles.
Scandinavian farmers arrived here in the 1850’s, drawn by the island’s gentle topography, and Lopez Island farms today raise an eclectic range of products, from sheep to llamas, wine grapes to apples, pears to kiwis.Lopez offers the easiest cycling of the three main San Juan Islands. Lopez’s natural beauty and quality of life have attracted a variety of residents-artists, craftspeople, entrepreneurs, musicians, farmers, fishermen and nature lovers. The Lopez landscape blends forests with rolling farmlands, and quiet bays and driftwood-strewn beaches with distant views of mountain ranges and snow-tipped Mount Baker. Lopez Island is known as “the Friendly Isle”-15 miles long with 63 miles of shoreline and 2,500 year-round residents. At the center of Orcas Island, the town of Eastsound features art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, bookstores and other visitor attractions. There, you can drive, bike, or hike up Mount Constitution, the islands’highest point, for a spectacular view of island-dotted sea and snow-capped Mount Baker. Visit one of the nation’s most beautiful parks to hike, bike, swim, or explore- the 5,252-acre Moran State Park, with several lakes and more than 38 miles of hiking trails. Constitution, Orcas Island has much to offer! Most stops are part of the state San Juan Islands Scenic Byway, designated for their unique beauty and cultural significance, and this 2- to 3-hour tour touches on the island’s highlights and hidden gems, Most of Orcas Island’s 57 square miles are rural and hilly, with curving roads that wind through forests and farms, fields and homes. Ranging from quiet beaches to the 2,409-foot-summit of Mt. Explore numerous hiking trails, photo opportunities and be on the lookout for wildlife including otters, sea lions Dall’s porpoises and from May to September, pods of orca whales.
Our all-inclusive sailing charters allow you to lose the crowds and experience remote islands only accessible by boat. When you book a fully crewed boat charter, however, you are no longer limited when it comes to exploring the other islands in this rich archipelago. These obviously are the most populous and host the majority of lodging and dining options. There are 172 named islands and reefs in San Juan County, however, the Washington State ferry service is available only to San Juan Island (with the county seat Friday Harbor), Orcas Island, Lopez Island and Shaw Island. Temperatures in The San Juan Islands range from around 70° in the summer to 40° in the winter. This results in a higher than average number of dry, sunny summer days in the otherwise cloudy Pacific Northwest.
By a happy coincidence, the islands are located in a rain shadow cast by the Olympic Mountains and Vancouver Island.
This popular Northwest archipelago is conveniently located between Seattle and Vancouver BC, yet despite this proximity, seems a world away. Nestled in the Salish Sea between Vancouver Island and Washington coast, the San Juan Islands offer the perfect getaway.
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