The San Juan Islands

The San Juan islands boast some of the most gorgeous scenery to be found in the Pacific Northwest. Please enjoy your stay here, and the natural beauty that is the San Juans.

A word about island wildlife:

- Unless you are a salmon or seal, don't be afraid of "Killer Whales"!

- We have no predatory animals, such as bears, wolves, mountain lions or such on the island.

- There are no poisonous snakes on the island. (We also have no obnoxious squirrels on San Juan Island, after having successfully sent them all to Orcas Island).

Local Life:

Nearly every weekend the China Pearl Lounge has live music and also great Chinese food for lunch and dinner. Herb's Tavern also has live music on occasion all year round on weekends, besides the best burgers in town. Our best bets for breakfast would be the Rocky Bay Cafe, Vic's and Downriggers restaurant on the weekend. Downriggers is our all around favorite eatery, with Mi Casita for great Mexican food and margaritas; Vinny's for fine Italian cuisine; and fresh seafood can always be found at the main dock  & Westcott Bay Sea Farms!  Hungry for that great steak?  Try The Peppermill at the Suites for a great steak plus a fun lounge!  But if the season permits you just have to get out to the
Duck Soup Inn or Roche Harbor Restaurant to experience fine dining at its' very casual best!

For late night dining and recreation try our new bowling alley "Paradise Lanes"!

VETERANS!- Check out the military museum and the best view in town at the American Legion Club and Post Headquarters, right next door to the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor!  (You must be a current member of a veterans organization, or you may join the finest Post during your visit to the islands!)  Serving food Monday - Fridays, and great drinks every day. 

Links about the San Juan Islands & other accomodations:

San Juan Island Update

Online Guide to the San Juan Islands

Friday Harbor and San Juan Island Directory

The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce - good calendar of events!

San Juan Islands

Travel San Juans



Tours, both land and sea! - Parks - Recreation and dining:

San Juan Transit - local taxi & sightseeing tours

Bob's Taxi & Tours

Victoria Express - passenger service to Victoria and Port Angeles

San Juan Safaris - Sea kayak and whale watching tours

Maya Charter

Western Princess Cruises

Outdoor Odyseas Kayak Tours

Westcott Bay Nature and Art Walk

San Juan Island National Historic Park

San Juan Island Parks

A Trophy Fishing Charters