San Juan County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular cities in San Juan County

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Friday Harbor
Known for Ports, Islands and Whale watching
This small town on San Juan Island is home to some special historic sites, festivals, open-air markets, craft shops, galleries and parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Roche Harbor Marina
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park
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A street lined with parked cars and a white building with a sign that reads "Springfield."
Eastsound
Known for Islands, Whale watching and Sunsets
This picturesque village on Orcas Island is famous for its galleries and museums, wildlife spotting, farmers market and historic buildings.

Reasons to visit

  • North Beach
  • Turtleback Mountain
  • Eastsound Beaches
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A coastal landscape with rocky shores, calm sea, and distant islands under a cloudy sky.
Lopez Island
Known for Islands, Relaxing and Small town
Get away to relaxing Lopez Island! Enjoy the island views, coffee and sunsets.

Reasons to visit

  • Spencer Spit State Park
  • Iceberg Point
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Olga
Known for Whale watching, Islands and Camping
A simpler time is a big attraction for this island village on the Salish Sea. Travel here to let your daily worries melt away as you revitalize yourself.

Reasons to visit

  • Cascade Lake
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A calm lake at dusk with a pinkish sky and a forested shoreline.
Orcas
Known for Whale watching, Islands and Ferries and boats
Come to Orcas and enjoy its whale watching, island views and horse riding.
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Deer Harbor
Known for Ports, Islands and Whale watching
The Olympic Mountains are a majestic background to this village where you can take leisurely strolls along the waterfront and join a whale watching excursion.
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Roche Harbor Marina

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Explore the waterfront in Roche Harbor with a trip to Roche Harbor Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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