Title: Friday Harbor Travel Guide: Best of Friday Harbor, Washington Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk
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# Friday Harbor Travel Guide
## Tourist Guide
## Visit Friday Harbor
Things to do
Reviews
#### This small town on San Juan Island is home to some special historic sites, festivals, open-air markets, craft shops, galleries and parks.
Enjoy the simplicity and serenity of San Juan Island’s gateway town. Friday Harbor is central to the transport, culture and commerce on San Juan Island, but the town is small and only has 2,000 inhabitants. Visit the cafés, restaurants, craft shops, festivals and galleries to get a sense of the community spirit on the island. In summer visitors flock here from the mainland and the bars and restaurants hum with a good natured atmosphere.
Culture thrives in Friday Harbor. Browse the art market, only a stone’s throw away from the ferry landing at Brickworks Plaza. Shop for hand-made pottery, jewelry, clothing and soaps. In summer, enjoy live music and theatre shows in the open air, visit one of the many festivals or simply sit in one of the waterfront bars and soak in the stunning views.
Take a self-guided walking tour of churches, parks and historical buildings. Pause at the granite memorial from 1921 in Memorial Park, which commemorates the locals who died in World War I. Don’t miss the San Juan Historical Museum, located in an old pioneer farmhouse. Tours are available throughout the year and its lawns are also used for major festivals and free live music nights.
Waterfront restaurants serve fresh seafood, harvested on the island, and a wide range of international cuisines, suiting all budgets. Treat yourself to an ice cream for dessert and take a seat on one of the benches in town for some people-watching.
To learn the names and habits of the resident orcas, head to the Whale Museum. Increase your chance to spot the seal colonies and pods of whales by joining one of the daily wild life cruises, kayak tours or scenic flights. During your trip you may meet the international graduate students of the Friday Harbor Laboratories, a world-renowned marine biology section of the University of Washington.
The town sits on the east coast of San Juan Island. Ferries sail directly from Anacortes on the mainland and water taxis can drop you off at nearby islands. Friday Harbor’s airport is close to the town center and has connections to cities such as Seattle and Bellingham.
- Top hotels in Friday Harbor
- Top Holiday Rentals in Friday Harbor
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Inn to the Woods B&B
46 Elena Drive, Friday Harbor, WA
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Friday Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Reuben Tarte Memorial Park and Mt. Grant Preserve ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
I purchased this stay as a wedding gift for my nephew. He stayed there and loved it.
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
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Friday Harbor Suites
680 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA
£151
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Friday Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free ferry terminal shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
We loved the accommodations of the Friday Harbor Suites. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. There was an electrical problem in the bathroom’s socket and it was fixed immediately. We loved that it had a Movie Theatre and a library section. We loved that the parking was so accessible. We ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
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Snug Harbor Resort
1997 Mitchell Bay Rd, Friday Harbor, WA
£169
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Friday Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions English ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (420 reviews)
Perfect and romantic place!!!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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Beach house, heated pool, hot tub, private beach, shared dock
Friday harbor, WA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Friday Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions English Camp and Wescott Bay are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Great house in a great location. Pool area was a hit with our kids. Kitchen was well stocked.
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
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Neil Bay Waterfront Family And Pet Friendly Property!
PCUP00-13-0010
Roche Harbor, WA
Stay at this holiday home in Friday Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and Roche ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (245 reviews)
This home was one of the cleanest homes we have stayed in! The host, Howard was quick to answer any questions we had. We really enjoyed the wood burning fire place during our stay as well.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
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Westcott Bay Waterfront pet friendly home. just minutes from Roche Harbor.
Friday Harbor, WA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Friday Harbor. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (338 reviews)
We so enjoyed this place! On a couple of rainy afternoons it was so cozy with the fireplace on! We had amazing sunsets! Although we wanted to kayak the weather did not cooperate, but what a cove to kayak in! The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were so comfortable. We are planing our ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
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### Popular places to visit
#### Roche Harbor Marina
Explore the waterfront in Roche Harbor with a trip to Roche Harbor Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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#### Lime Kiln Point State Park
Also known as Whale Watch Park, this diving site is one of the best places in the world to view wild orca pods from the shore.
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#### San Juan Island National Historic Park
You can learn about the history of Friday Harbor when you stop by San Juan Island National Historic Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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#### San Juan County Park
A hotspot for kayakers, this scenic and diverse campsite is the perfect retreat for both those wanting to relax and adventurists.
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#### Cape San Juan
Visit the Cattle Point Lighthouse and see if you can spot some seals at the southern tip of San Juan Island.
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#### Wescott Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wescott Bay during your travels in Roche Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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### Things to do
#### Victoria: Secret Beaches and Islands SUP Tour
£40
per adult
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#### Oak Bay: Full Moon Paddle Experience
£39
per adult
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#### Victoria: Sunrise or Sunset SUP Tour
£40
per adult
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#### Orcas Island: Whale and Orca Guided Speedboat Tour
£89
per adult
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#### The Orcas Project Wine Tasting
£22
per adult
**100%** of travellers recommend
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#### Victoria,BC: Learn to SUP and Tour
£40
per adult
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## Reviews of Friday Harbor
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### 5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
We hired bicycles and cycled round the island. Great experience
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