Top Things to do in San Juan Islands
Things to do in San Juan Islands, San Juan Islands: The Best Concerts & Shows
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. Rosario Organ Concert
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Christopher Peacock, accomplished musician, author and Rosario historian, offers a presentation of music and photography that walks guests through the history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate. Saturdays only at 4 p.m. Complimentary and open to the public.
2. Islands Stage Left
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. San Juan Community Theatre
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Adrian22
San Juan Community Theatre is a superlative venue for concerts, plays and more. Offering great views and acoustics from everywhere in the house, it's as intimate as it is professional. Enjoyed an amazing time, sold-out show, with the singular folk-rock legend Al Stewart (creator of "Roads to Moscow" and countless other brilliant songs) - and his band, The Empty Pockets. Very fortunate to be in such a room for such an experience. A credit to staff, volunteers and community.
4. Roche Harbor Colors Ceremony
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By M1chtopher
We came to The Madrona Bar and Grill for dinner and it was perfect because we sat on the porch and watched the Colors Ceremony. What a wonderful tradition and fun event to see, especially the cannon shot! We wandered around the boats after dinner and were treated to a beautiful sunset over the harbor.
5. Palace Theater
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By CJJones2014 - Warwick, United States
Nothing like a movie to fill some time on a rainy evening. The Palace Theater is a walk down memory lane. We went to see Pirates of the Caribbean in this adorable little theater on San Juan Island. You can smell the popcorn popping a block away. It's very clean with two small 30 seat auditoriums. The standard snack counter staffed by 2 sweet ladies, rich red velvet seats like the old days with the addition of modern cup holders. I don't know if was because I was on vacation but the whole experience was a total joy. Don't miss it if you need some down time on a rainy day.
