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Guides to the San Juan Islands

• San Juan Islands Visitors’ Bureau - Official Guide for planning a vacation to the San Juans, including travel tips, lodging and activities.
• San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce - Features a comprehensive list of San Juan Island businesses including lodging, restaurants, retail, museums, art galleries and more.
• Historic Friday Harbor - plentiful information to help plan  your trip to Friday Harbor
• Friday Harbor and San Juan Island Web Directory - Featuring up to date activities, attractions and events on San Juan Island.
• San Juan Islands Map - A printable, accurate map of the San Juan Islands.
• Friday Harbor information - Includes a list of 100 Things to Do
• Friday Harbor Lodging Guide - Lodging in Friday Harbor - featuring lodging options in the town of Friday Harbor.
• San Juan Island Update - A Newsletter for the San Juan Islands. Updated regularly.
• San Juan Island Travel Resource - San Juan Island Lodging Reservation Service, featuring vacation rental property on San Juan Island, including condominiums and houses.
• San Juan Island & Friday Harbor Links and Resources - Links and directory information for local businesses.
• San Juan Web - Visitor Planning Guide
• Simply San Juan - Tips & Hints for the San Juan Island Visitor
• Visit San Juans - News, Featured Events, Maps and More from the San Juan Islands

Area Lodging

• Discovery Inn - Unique and affordable Inn 3/4 of a mile from the ferry terminal.
• Best Western Friday Harbor Suites - Newly remodeled one and two bedroom suites. Peppermill restaurant located within the hotel.
• Juniper Lane Guesthouse - A hip and contemporary Guest House with an old-fashioned international feel offering a variety of classy accommodations. 1.2 miles from ferry terminal.
• The Orca Inn - Ideal for business travel and inexpensive getaways alike..Points of Interest
• Rosario Resort & Spa - A High Class Resort and Spa on Orcas Island.
• Trumpeter Inn Bed and Breakfast - A premier B & B featuring on-site massage studio, spectacular gardens, gracious hospitality and complimentary shuttle service.
• The Friday Harbor Inn - Newly renovated. Only 3 blocks from the ferry terminal.
• San Juan Island Vacation Rentals - Selection of unique properties on San Juan Island.
• Hillside House Bed & Breakfast - Overlooks Mt. Baker and the entrance into Friday Harbor.
• Friday Harbor Lights - Unique waterfront vacation rentals, two blocks from ferry landing and downtown Friday Harbor. Every room has a harbor view.
• Beaverton Valley Farm Bed & Breakfast - Where the lodging is relaxed and friendly. Children stay for free!
• Orcas Island Vacation Rentals - Look down on seals and otters in the bay below as you relax in one of our many cabins.
• Lopez Islander Resort - View beautiful sunsets on serene Fishermans Bay
• Bed and Breakfast Association of San Juan Island - 21 unique town and countryside Inns offering the widest selection of amenities, decor, and hospitality available on San Juan Island.

Travel and Recreation

• Kayaking on San Juan Island - Day and sunset kayaking trips out of Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor.
• San Juan Transit - Information on how to get around while on the San Juan Islands.
• Island Bicycles - Rentals, Sales and Repairs in Friday Harbor
• Susie’s Mopeds - A great way to explore the island!
• Discovery Sea Kayaks - Sea Kayak touring company.
• Crystal Seas Kayaking - Kayak trips in the protected waterways of the scenic San Juan Islands.
• San Juan Bicycle Tours - Custom, multi-island, bi-weekly bicycle tours of the San Juans
• M&W Rental Cars - Daily / Weekly / Monthly Car Rentals
• Port of Friday Harbor - Marina Information.
• San Juan Islands Route Map - San Juan Island ferry routes.
• San Juan Islands, Washington - City and Road Map of the San Juan Islands.
• San Juan Island Park and Recreation District - Offer a wide variety of recreation activities.

Attractions

• The Whale Museum - Promoting the stewardship of whales.
• Pelindaba Lavender - Premier grower of lavender plants, essential oils and lavender-based products.
• San Juan Vineyards - The Island’s only vineyard and winery. Tasting room and gift shop also available.

Arts in the community

• Friday Harbor Art Studio - Scrimshaw and Dry-Point Engraving.
• Island Studios - Fine Arts and Crafts.
• Watering Hole Gallery - Located at 1232 Egg Lake Road on San Juan Island.
• Waterworks Gallery - Representing an eclectic group of quality contemporary artisits who work and live in the Pacific Northwest.
• Westcott Bay Institute for Art and Nature - 19 acre microcosm of the San Juan Ecology.

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