Activities
It’s time for activities galore in the glories of nature. Be in the midst of it all! Choose hiking, bicycling or zip lining for a start. Then reserve some time for sea kayaking, going out on a wildlife watching cruise or flightseeing. Soar high above or paddle in unity with the water. Hard to choose? You bet. It’s the nature of things, you know.
The Pacific Northwest Golf Association rates our golf course as the second best nine-hole course in the state. The Seattle Times calls it "the best golf in the San Juans." The layout has two sets of tees for the front and back nines allowing for an 18-hole golfing experience. The facility also offers a driving range, practice greens, and hand and power carts. For those who prefer tennis, the club has two quality courts available for play seven days a week. The facility is privately owned and open to the public. [more...]
Canoe Island French Camp is Summer Fun with a French Accent.
Summer Camp. Family Camp. Art, Yoga, Cooking Events for Adults. [more...]
The Whale Museum promotes stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. Visit us in our historic building in downtown Friday Harbor, only three blocks from the ferry landing. See our fun and educational exhibits about whales, watch free videos, and shop in our store, which features marine mammal art and gifts. Guided and unguided tours are available. Events: Marine Naturalist Training in March, Orca Fest in May, Pod Nods in July and August, Sailing on The Adventuress in late summer. [more...]
Friday Harbor welcomes a new Friday evening experience, the Friday Harbor Art Market, just steps from the ferry landing, on Thursdays from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., June 21 - September 20 at the Brickworks Plaza on Sunshine Alley. Approximately 20 local artists will feature a variety of creations for sale -- pottery, jewelry, photographs, clothing, sculpture, textiles, paintings, soaps, woodwork, and more -- plus local musicians will present live music throughout the evening. [more...]
Air-conditioned Paradise Lanes and Games Arcade has eight lanes of bowling, three pool tables, air hockey and arcade video games. We also are the only games arcade for the "under-21" set in the islands. [more...]
Come and experience for yourself the only Zip Line Tour in the San Juan Islands. Our family friendly zip tour features eight zip lines that will take you through a beautiful forest, across a pristine lake and over protected wetlands. This tour is an amazing way to experience the natural landscape of San Juan Island while zipping from platform to platform through the forest canopy. [more...]
The SJC Fairground is a multi-use event center with indoor rental facilities, group camping, RV sites and year round activities. The annual Fair in August draws thousands of visitors and is a sweet, small town county fair with an arts festival feel and major fun for the whole family! The 14-acre fairground rental facilities include a 10,000-square-foot exhibit hall for large events; 1,800-square-foot building for receptions, parties, meetings, concerts, etc.; seven RV sites with full hookup and group camping areas. [more...]
The Funhouse is part kid's museum, part youth center that fosters educational play through hands-on learning experiences incorporating science, technology, music and art. Fun and learning encouraged through kid-friendly science exhibits, complete audio and video production studios, a computer lab, a library containing 800 educational films, a pitching cage, an art studio, a climbing wall, and DSL computers to surf the Net or check e-mail. The facility also provides video pods for viewing movies and a gaming area with pool tables. [more...]
We offer year-round Adult Field Workshops on San Juan, Orcas, Lopez and Shaw Islands. We also offer a Winter Lecture Series on San Juan and a Spring Lecture series on Orcas. For youth, we offer Partners in Science through schools on San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw and summer Young Naturalist Workshops on San Juan. Our mission is "to promote an understanding and appreciation of the unique natural history of the San Juan Archipelago through education programs that promote active learning and stewardship”.
It is the mission of San Juan Island Park and Recreation District to improve and enhance the quality of life on San Juan Island by: [more...]
Experience the hidden back-country of Orcas Island on horseback. Explore an enchanting old-growth forest as you meander through grassy meadows and climb a mountain trail to the top of Mt. Pickett for a breathtaking view of the San Juan Islands. Orcas Island Trail Rides offers a wide range of authentic guided horseback adventures through one of Moran State Park. Whether you have an hour or half a day, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned rider, we have the perfect adventure for you and your family. [more...]
We offer riding lessons, scenic forrest trail and pony rides, full care horse boarding, hay and grain sales as well as an outdoor riding arena. Give us a call and head out to Horseshu Ranch for some fun! [more...]
San Juan Island Distillery is a small artisan business on San Juan Island, and is one of the newest distilleries in Washington. We make award-winning ciders and spirits from local ingredients. We also own Westcott Bay Cider, an established and prize-winning cider works. We have a craft distillery license to make gins and apple brandy from our cider.
Our small island distillery started production at the end of January 2011. We are the 32nd craft distillery in the state of Washington. We distill cider in our beautiful Adrian copper still from Germany. [more...]
Explore San Juan Island at your leisure with a moped, scoot-car or car from Susie's Mopeds, an island tradition since 1986. Let our professional and friendly staff help plan your island adventure and get you on your way. Pack your lunches and enjoy spectacular scenery of a full-day tour or head off to a specific location like the Whale Watch Park. We have hourly and daily rates, and two locations Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor.
"You are off the ferry and on your way.” [more...]
Lopez Island Golf Club offers year-round golfing on beautiful Lopez Island. A private club open to the public, LIGC offers a unique golf experience for all levels of golfers. Dawn to dusk, no tee times are required, with at most a brief wait. The course plays an easily walked 5304 yards (4702 from the forward tees). There's an extensive short-game practice area as well as a putting green. Our nine holes play as 18, with separate tee boxes and pins for front and back nines. [more...]
