Location: Washington < USA
Nearest Airport:
SEA at 116
Miles
Car: not necessary
Readers of Seattle Magazine named the San Juan Islands 'Best Weekend Getaway' in the 'Best Readers' Choice' contest. Enjoying an average of 247 days of sunshine every year, San Juan Island offers an abundance of outdoor activities to choose from. It is ideal for biking, hiking, golfing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, or scuba diving. Watch the Orca whales in their natural habitat along with playful seals, porpoise, otters, bald eagles, and a variety of other unusual native creatures. Shopping is also a must in Friday Harbor. The area is famous for its art galleries, antique shops, bookstores, and charming boutiques. To experience the beauty of the nearby islands, walk, drive, or ride a bike on the inter-island ferry.