Make Your Meetings Great In The San Juans
Well-equipped venues, comfortable lodging and stunning views
In the San Juan Islands, there are more than 30 venues waiting for your next meeting or retreat, from large to small, overlooking the water, or tucked away in the woods. Many venues have full, high-speed internet capacity, and access to great catering services. Your attendees will also enjoy amazing team-building activities such as kayaking, whale watching, hiking, biking or rock climbing. Each island also has its own 9-hole golf course, with facilities for meetings or dining. Enjoy delicious locally sourced food from cafes and pubs to fine dining options.
Historic Resorts and Small Inns
Outlook Inn is a historic inn conveniently situated in the village of Eastsound, with a meeting room for 110, and a full-service restaurant, New Leaf Cafe.
Lopez Island
At the waterfront Lopez Islander Resort, you'll have a view of the marina on Fisherman Bay, with a full-service restaurant on site.
Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor House offers meetings and retreats in the heart of Friday Harbor. Walkable from the ferry, Friday Harbor House has a highly regarded fine-dining restaurant, and a meeting space for 100.
Friday Harbor Suites offers high-quality catering options tailored to your event and can accommodate up to 110 guests comfortably. They also provide shuttle service to ferry, airport, and marina.
Overlooking the quaint historic port of Friday Harbor, the Harrison House is an ideal base for your meetings with space for up to 20.
Host your meeting at The Tucker House Inn They offer on-site catering and luxurious lodging accommodations for up to 15.
San Juan Island
Enjoy unlimited use of Lakedale Resort's extensive outdoor activities: trails, boating, fishing and more. Year-round retreats with tailored group packages and custom event coordination to help plan the flow and timelines of your gathering.
Rent the full resort at charming Snug Harbor, with 16 separate cabins, featuring a stone fireplace in its high-tech meeting space, with an espresso cafe just steps away.
Theatre-style Meeting Venues
At Orcas Center, utilize a 200-seat theater with state-of-the-art media, a full kitchen, and plenty of room to meet and mingle.
San Juan Community Theatre offers a 200-seat theatre and catering kitchen.
Lopez Center for Community and the Arts is one of the islands' largest facilities with a 300-seat hall, gallery space and full kitchen, plus a lovely outdoor stage and gardens.
Build your Team with Island Activities
The San Juans offer unique opportunities to experience team building activities against the backdrop of a stunning natural setting. Here are a few options your team won't soon forget:
- Climb to the top of the tower on Mt. Constitution, in Moran State Park on Orcas Island, with a 180-degree view of the Salish Sea into Canada and Mt. Baker.
- Take your group hiking to the rocky cliffs and pebbled beaches of Lopez Island, visiting Shark Reef Sanctuary or Spencer Spit State Park.
- Go kayaking around the serene bays and rocky outcrops of the islands, discovering beautiful flora and fauna.
- Step outside of your comfort zone (and out of the rain) and spend an afternoon at Climb San Juan — a climbing gym that's ready to show you the ropes in Friday Harbor!
- Enjoy a whale watching tour from downtown Friday Harbor, just steps from the ferry and several meeting venues, with restaurants, cafes and shops within blocks.
- Visit beautiful San Juan Vineyards winery as a group, with its historic schoolhouse-turned-tasting room, or try island-made cider or gin tasting at San Juan Island Distillery.
- Find more team-building activities on our What to Do page.
