 WA STATE TOURISM
Hop on a ferry and head to the San Juans. |
Explore the San Juans
Nestled between the Washington mainland and Vancouver Island, BC, the San Juan Islands are a popular getaway. The pace is slow and the dress is casual.
More than any other part of Washington, the San Juans will give you a sense of being away.Orcas Island Known as "The Gem of the San Juans," Orcas Island is considered the chain's most beautiful island.More Orcas Island travel info Outdoor activities:
Camp at West Beach Resort, Moran State Park and Obstruction Pass
San Juan Island San Juan Island is the largest island in the archipelago. Picturesque Friday Harbor sits along the west side and nearby Lime Kiln Point State Park is great for whale-watching. More San Juan Island travel info Lopez Island Lopez is probably the friendliest of the San Juan Islands. Waving to passing cars and bicycles is a time-honored local custom. More Lopez Island travel info Other San Juan Islands The San Juan archipelago consists of 172 named islands and a total of 786 islands at low tide. Most are undeveloped and available only by private boat or sea kayak. A number are preserved as marine state parks, with primitive camp sites.
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