Top Things to do in San Juan Islands
Things to do in San Juan Islands, San Juan Islands: The Best Bike Tours
Start your Pacific Northwest vacation in style, with a seaplane or ferry ride to the San Juan Islands from Seattle. It’s the ultimate way to take in the beauty of this region that Mother Nature has so abundantly blessed. You have a choice of three alluring islands – Lopez, the most rural, a mix of rolling farmland and beaches; Orcas, the largest of the San Juan Islands and replete with verdant mountains and placid lakes; and San Juan Island, where vibrant Friday Harbor welcomes ferry and seaplane guests and offers an array of charming accommodations and gourmet eateries.
Whether it’s whale-watching and sea kayaking, touring an art gallery or browsing a local farmers’ market, the San Juan Islands offer pleasing diversions for every age and interest. For the best chance to view orca whales and other sea life, plan your trip between April and September – a number of tour operators are available throughout the islands. Rev up your energy level with biking tours through rolling meadows and farmland, go birding on San Juan Island, hike the region’s modest mountains – offering outstanding vistas from the top – or go charter fishing for the day. Other favorites include hiking to Lime Kiln Lighthouse on San Juan Island, taking a scenic flight over the area, attending an outdoor summer concert in the park and horseback riding.
Restaurants in San Juan Islands
1. Crystal Seas Kayaking - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 738 reviews
Premiere Active Vacations in the San Juan Islands Since 1993 Crystal Seas Kayaking specializes in guided 3 hour, full day, sunset and multi-day kayaking and multi-sport trips in Washington's sunny San Juan Islands - mid March through mid October. The perfect adventure for singles, couples, groups, and families - no experience is necessary. We are locally owned and operated by second generation islanders on San Juan Island and proudly support local businesses, organizations, schools and small farms. Besides the incredible scenery and wildlife, our guides are a huge part of why you will love your trip. The majority of our staff are locals who majored in science or recreation and all of them have an infectious love and knowledge of the outdoors. They are all naturalists who are CPR and First Aid certified and many are also Wilderness First Responders.
2. Cycle San Juan
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Cycle San Juan creates custom cycling adventures in Washington's San Juan Islands. We offer hybrid and road bike rentals on San Juan Island and custom cycling tours on all the islands for all levels of riders. Our bicycle delivery service allows San Juan Island visitors to explore the island by bike.
3. Meat Machine Cycles
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Meat Machine Cycles is San Juan Island's only bike shop. Now offering daily bike tours, as well as sunset and custom tour options. We provide basic, premium & E-bike bike rentals, in addition to high quality repairs and accessories for your best San Juan cycling experience.
4. Lopez Island Bike Ride
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Suitable for the whole family, Lopez Island features a 30-mile bike circuit that is one of the flattest and tamest in the San Juan Islands.
5. Susie's Moped Rentals
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Explore San Juan Island at your leisure on a moped, Scoot Coupe or rental car from Susie's Mopeds. Let our professional and friendly staff help plan your island adventure. Hourly and daily rates. Island maps provided. You are off the ferry and on your way.
6. San Juan Islands Tourism Bureau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Welcome to the official travel site for the San Juan Islands in Washington State. Join us for world-class wildlife watching, local food, and stunning sunsets.
