Friday Harbor
The only town in the archipelago and its ferry gateway, with a small harbour lined with restaurants and galleries. It is the starting point for whale watching and kayaking.
Friday Harbor is on the east coast of San Juan Island. The ferry terminal opens directly onto the town centre. Along Spring Street and the harbour, you can browse bookshops, galleries, ice cream shops and seafood restaurants, and you may spot seals in the harbour. Whale-watching boats, kayak tours and bicycle rentals often depart from here, and a farmers' market is held on Saturdays in summer. The town is compact and walkable, and accommodation in peak season should be booked several months ahead.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- The Whale Museum
- American Camp & South Beach
- Pelindaba Lavender Farms
- Cattle Point Lighthouse
- Lopez Island
- Shark Reef Sanctuary
- Turtleback Mountain Preserve
- English Camp