The San Juan Islands: Washington State’s Off-shore Destination
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Only by ferry or seaplane can you access the beautiful San Juan Islands and that is what makes this 
destination so special and pristine. The San Juan Islands are made up of Lopez, Orcas, Shaw and San Juan Island. Orcas Island to many is home to the mighty killer whale and one can watch them cruise the shoreline either by sea kayak and sometimes from land. Lopez Island is the most rural of the three major islands and offers the visitor frequent viewings of bald eagles, otters, seals and the orca whale. Shaw Island is definitely the quietest of all the islands offering the visitor a primitive environment where one can totally detach from reality and let go.
San Juan Island is one of the more popular islands in that the whale watching is a usual event and therefore attracts droves of visitors every year. The ferry will stop at Friday Harbor where one can obtain San Juan Island special lodging packages and take advantage of the walk-friendly town. Dining in Friday Harbor is a pleasurable experience with local cuisine and fresh seafood which always pairs well with local wine. Art galleries and shops adorn the harbor streets as well as rental outfitters waiting to guide you to their mecca of wildlife. Sea kayaking, birding, hiking, 
biking, fishing, beach-combing and scuba diving can all be done here. San Juan Island is home to the Whale Museum which educates visitors on the orca whale of which there are approximately 90 in the local waters.
With mountains flowing into the sea a visit to the San Juan Islands can be the highlight of your year’s travels.
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