What to do and see in San Juan Islands, San Juan Islands: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon

March 3, 2022 Timmy Ribble

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. Moran State Park

3572 Olga Rd, Olga, Orcas Island, WA 98279-8556 +1 800-452-5687 http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Moran
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Moran State Park

Reviewed By debsimmonds

Thus is an awesome park with great hiking options. Some trails have beautiful views of the San Juan Islands others take you through old growth forests next to streams,lakes and waterfalls. Really beautiful. Plenty of deer on the island in including an unusual pure white buck we saw on the Little Summit hike.

2. Deer Harbor Charters

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Deer Harbor Charters

Join us for a fun and exciting tour today! Our mission at Deer Harbor Charters is to educate and inform our guests about the current changes in our marine ecosystem, while maintaining respectful and responsible behavior around our local wildlife. We are proud to work with our local researchers to ensure our footprint remains as small as possible. Locally family owned business founded in 1988, we are in our third decade of providing high quality, responsible Whale & Wildlife tours and we are excited to show our guests our amazing "backyard"! We operating Whale & Wildlife Tours, Day Sailing, Sunset Cruises and more from three departure locations on Orcas Island, WA - Deer Harbor Marina, Rosario Resort & Orcas Ferry Landing. We are the first established Wildlife Tours company on Orcas Island, and we are very proud to offer entertaining & responsible marine tours for guests, our friends and neighbors for the last 32 years. We look forward to seeing you soon!

3. Magic Air Tours

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Magic Air Tours

Scenic biplane flights over 5 islands in the San Juan Islands from Mid-May to early October. Flights operate out of EastSound Airport on Orcas Island. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. WILL RE-OPEN LATE MAY 2021

4. Kruger Escapes

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Kruger Escapes

The 64' sailing vessel Ocean Watch, designed for comfort, speed and offshore cruising. She is available for 6 hour day sails, Custom Multi-day trips, Adventure trips, and special events.

5. Western Prince Whale Watching & Wildlife Tours

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Western Prince Whale Watching & Wildlife Tours

Just 90 miles north of Seattle, Whale Watching and Wildlife Tours from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington. Owner Operated, Experienced Local Naturalist Guides, Small Groups, Two Great Boats. Choose from the fast and comfortable 46' Western Prince II (limited to 32 passengers or less, with seating for 41) or, for the more adventurous, the Expedition Style 40' Western Explorer II (limited to 25 passengers or less).

6. Maya's Legacy Whale Watching

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Maya's Legacy Whale Watching

Maya’s Legacy Whale Watching provides small group whale watching & wildlife tours from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington, the best location to experience Orca whales in the wild. We also offer private charter whale watch & wildlife tours for small groups and larger parties. Recreational, engaging and informative, we offer memorable experiences with a passionate crew , custom-built whale watching boats, and small groups of passengers. We offer two convenient departure locations on San Juan Island. Our whale watching & wildlife tours depart year-round from downtown Friday Harbor, next to the ferry landing, and Snug Harbor Resort, on the west side of San Juan Island.

7. Orcas Island Eclipse Charters

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Orcas Island Eclipse Charters

We depart from Orcas Island for Whale Watching and Light House tours. Come out on our family friendly vessels and see orca whales, humpback whales, gray whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions, otters, bald eagles and much more! We serve small or large groups as well as host weddings and parties. We pride ourselves, on our well maintained vessel and our educational environmental awareness program. Shuttles directly from ferry landing are available upon request.

8. San Juan Excursions

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San Juan Excursions

Our Guarantee: See whales or your next trip is free! Fun and educational whale watch/wildlife cruises you'll never forget! April through September from Friday Harbor in the "sunny San Juan Islands" aboard the spacious, comfortable and stable 65 foot vessel "Odyssey." Locally owned and operated with local naturalist guides. 10% AAA, military, teacher and other discounts.

9. Spirit of Orca Whale Watching & Wildlife Tours

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Spirit of Orca Whale Watching & Wildlife Tours

The Most Loved Cetaceans of the World, Friday Harbor WA 'An Intimate and Personal Experience with your captain and the whales' 6 Passenger Limit! Observing whales in the 'WILD' in their 'Natural Environment' is one of our greatest passions and after touring with us we know it will be one of yours too. Your captain is a retired captain with 38 years experience sailing mostly oceans in Pacific and Atlantic. He is a certified Naturalist and loves to share personal stories about the whales you will be seeing.

10. Emerald Isle Sailing Charters

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Emerald Isle Sailing Charters

Discover the hidden side of the Pacific Northwest coast while sailing the San Juans, or Inside Passage with your naturalist captain as he guides your small group in an intimate exploration of wildlife and natural splendor. Enjoy feasting on gourmet northwest cuisine and relaxing aboard our warm and comfortable 54' sailing yacht. Luxuriate in an effortless letting go of stress and worry as our attentive service, in an enchanting environment join to bring you a deep relaxation of the soul. Come let us show you why every one of our Tripadvisor reviews is 5 stars!

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