Don Pitcher - Moon San Juan Islands
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Island time isnt just for the tropics: immerse yourself in evergreen forests, rocky shorelines, and the glittering sea with Moon San Juan Islands.
- Strategic itineraries ranging from a 10-day best of the islands to a weeklong family camping trip
- Curated advice for eco-tourists, honeymooners, families, animal-lovers, and nature buffs
- Detailed maps and full-color photos throughout
- Activities and ideas for every traveler: Picnic on cliffs overlooking the ocean or hike through flower-filled meadows and along sandy beaches. Spot playful orcas and visit the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor. Visit local island farms filled with fragrant lavender or fluffy alpaca, or sip wine or cider at island vineyards. Savor the flavors of the Pacific Northwest at incredible farm-to-table restaurants, sample oysters fresh from the sea, or browse your way through quirky used book stores and funky antique shops
- The best spots for sports and recreation, including whale-watching, sea kayaking, sailing, fishing, hiking, birding, and horseback riding, plus summer camps for the kids
- Expert insight from former wilderness ranger Don Pitcher
- Honest advice on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from romantic B&Bs to stunning campsites
- Thorough information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history
- Full coverage of San Juan Island, Orcas Island, Lopez island, Shaw Island, Lummi Island, Marine State Parks, and gateway towns such as Anacortes, Whidbey Island, and Bellingham, as well as nearby Seattle and Victoria
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DON PITCHER
sea kayaking
Judd Cove Preserve on Orcas Island
Pelindaba Lavender Farm on San Juan Island.
Nestled between the Washington mainland and Vancouver Island, the San Juan Islands offer a perfect getaway. The islands are equidistant from two major Northwest cities, Seattle to the south and Vancouver to the north. Despite this proximity, they remain largely rural. Youll find a host of bed-and-breakfasts, distinctive art galleries, specialty farms selling everything from alpaca garments to oysters, and fine restaurants where your waiter might also be the owner.
From the air, its easy to imagine the San Juan archipelago as broken pieces from a shattered plate. They encompass 176 named islands, and a total of 743 islands, islets, and reefs at low tide (or 428 at high tide). Thirty of these are inhabited. Some 16,000 people live on the islands year-round, half of them on San Juan Island, home to Friday Harbor, the islands only incorporated town. The three largest islandsOrcas, San Juan, and Lopezform a cluster of oddly shaped puzzle pieces around Shaw Island, with many of the smaller islands strewn outward to the north and east from this hub.
sheep and goats on Lopez Island
Doe Bay Caf on Orcas Island
sunset at Beach Haven Resort on Orcas Island
As soon as the island-bound ferry leaves the dock, a sense of timelessness descends on all on board. Visiting the San Juans means escaping to rocky shorelines and dark evergreen forests, a place where the natural world dominates. Birders gather to watch for eagles or murres, clusters of cyclists huddle around maps and plot their next adventure, and spotting a passing whale is a big event. Locals read books and sip coffee at window tables, and children wave excitedly to passing sailboats. The pace of life here is slowand all the better for it.
Admiralty Head Lighthouse on Whidbey Island
Orcas Hotel on Orcas Island.
poppies at Cattle Point on San Juan Island
Most visitors to the San Juan Islands arrive on board Washington State Ferries that depart from the town of Anacortes. Nearby is popular Deception Pass State Park, and farther south is bucolic Whidbey Island, with the artsy towns of Coupeville and Langley. The island provides a scenic access route for people driving up from Seattle. Another entry point is Bellingham, with its museums, historic Fairhaven neighborhood, and shore-hugging Chuckanut Drive. Victoria, the elegant capital of British Columbia, Canada, lies nearby on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
San Juan Island is the most visited island. It comprises 55 square miles. The main town, Friday Harbor, is a picturesque spot, and it boasts the Whale Museum, fine dining and lodging, and abundant opportunities for whale-watching and sea kayaking. Roche Harbor has a busy marina, gorgeous grounds, historic buildings, and a sculpture garden. San Juan Island National Historical Park reveals the islands vivid history, with protected English Camp on the western shore and great beaches at American Camp. Other island attractions include a much-photographed lighthouse, the only whale-watching park in the nation at Lime Kiln Point State Park, wineries, a lavender farm, and an alpaca farm.
Downtown Friday Harbor
The Gem of the San Juans, Orcas Island is the most diverse island in the archipelago. Its also the largest: 57 square miles, stretching 12 miles across by 8 miles north to south. The main settlement is Eastsound, with its picture-perfect inns, cozy cafs, earthy farmers market, and even a skateboard park. Elsewhere on Orcas are marinas, resorts, and pottery studios. The east side of the island is dominated by woodsy Moran State Park, with mountaintop vistas, miles of trails, camping, and lakes for swimming. Nearby is the century-old mansion at Rosario Resort.
Quiet and slow paced, Lopez Island covers 30 square miles. Its a destination for bicyclists who pedal a 30-mile paved loop that traverses gently rolling farm country. The Wave isnt a surfers term here, but one applied to the ubiquitous hands that lift off steering wheels to acknowledge every passing car or bike. B&Bs and vacation rentals are scattered around the island, and Lopez Village has shops, restaurants, a little museum, and a nearby organic vineyard. Spencer Spit State Park is popular for camping and for its long beach and its kayaking opportunities.
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