San Juan County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful Sunset Over Orcas Island, Washington. Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest, which are in the northwestern corner of San Juan County, Washington.
The trail up to turtleback mountain shows the leaves turning its color to the shades of fall. It was a delightful hike up. But admittedly the trail was steep but it didn't bother me since I get to really revel in the beauty of the rich foliage that surrounds me. #roadtrip #takeahike #ontheroad
The view from the summit of Mount Constitution is spectacular, even when Rosario Strait and the surrounding bays are socked in with clouds. Mind you, these are the puffy Reddi Whip kind of clouds, and it is an otherwise beautiful autumn day, but this gives you an idea of what you have in store after a moderate 4.3-mile hike. There is also a road that will take you right to the top, or give you the option to park at several trailheads closer to the summit. As for this photograph, if you squint very hard (or resort to a monocle) you can see Mount Baker in the distance.
One of the many lakes tucked into Moran State Park and the complex of trails on Mount Constitution. You can either pass by this lake along the eastern Boundary Trail, as we did, or take the relatively flat three-mile loop around it, looking for osprey, eagles and a wide variety of native waterfowl.
Great place for whale watching. Pack a lunch and bring some binoculars and hang out on the rocky shoreline scanning for whales. The scientists based in the lighthouse use a hydrophone to track whale movements and orca behavior in the straight. Step inside to learn more.

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San Juan Island showing a marina, boating and sailing
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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Orcas Island featuring street scenes
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

  • Eastsound Beaches
  • North Beach
  • Turtleback Mountain
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a panoramic view on Lopez Island
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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Orcas Island showing a house
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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Orcas island is one of San Juan Islands
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 which includes vehicle touring and a house
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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