Title: Friday Harbor Travel Guide: Best of Friday Harbor, Washington Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Friday Harbor](https://expedia.co.uk/Friday-Harbor-Hotels.d1248.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Friday Harbor](https://expedia.co.uk/Friday-Harbor-Holiday-Rentals.d1248.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Friday Harbor Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Friday-Harbor.d1248.Car-Hire-Guide)[Friday Harbor Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Friday-Harbor.d1248.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Friday Harbor Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![San Juan Island showing boating, a marina and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/47000/47799-Friday-Harbor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Juan Island which includes aircraft, an aircraft and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/47000/47904-San-Juan-Islands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Juan Island which includes a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/47000/47797-Friday-Harbor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Juan Island which includes sailing, boating and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/47000/47802-Friday-Harbor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Juan Island featuring boating and island views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/47000/47801-Friday-Harbor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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 ![Friday Harbor Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1189800/1189744/4322486e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Friday Harbor Suites 680 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA £154 per night 28 Sept - 29 Sept 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! (1,012 reviews) "Had plenty of parking, the room was nice and clean and the staff were very accommodating." Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=1189744&PinnedHotelID=1189744&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1248) ![Inn to the Woods B&B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23440000/23438700/23438622/787524d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F10%2F2025&endDate=03%2F10%2F2025&selected=23438622&PinnedHotelID=23438622&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1248) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F10%2F2025&endDate=03%2F10%2F2025&selected=23438622&PinnedHotelID=23438622&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1248) ![The Orca Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5790000/5784300/5784280/d74d1a58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Orca Inn 770 Mullis St., Friday Harbor, WA £78 per night 3 Oct - 4 Oct Stay at this motel in Friday Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews) "Great stay" Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F10%2F2025&endDate=04%2F10%2F2025&selected=5784280&PinnedHotelID=5784280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1248) [See all 860 properties in Friday Harbor](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=20%2F09%2F2025®ionId=1248) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Downtown Friday Harbor! Newly Built! (HB)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107150000/107149200/107149102/2d270028_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Downtown Friday Harbor! Newly Built! (HB) Friday Harbor, WA Stay at this apartment in Friday Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and balconies. Popular attractions Whale Museum and San Juan Islands Museum of Art are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) "Great location and very responsive host." Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Friday-Harbor-Hotels-Downtown-Friday-Harbor-Newly-Built.h107149102.Hotel-Information) ![Beach house, heated pool, hot tub, private beach, shared dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65410000/65405500/65405446/a7cacffd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Friday-Harbor-Hotels-Beach-House.h65405446.Hotel-Information) ![Downtown Friday Harbor! Newly Built! 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While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roche-Harbor-Marina-Friday-Harbor.d6093341.Attraction) ![Lime Kiln Point State Park featuring forest scenes and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/47000/47816-Lime-Kiln-Point-State-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lime-Kiln-Point-State-Park-Friday-Harbor.d6093339.Attraction) ![English Camp which includes flowers, a garden and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/47000/47812-English-Camp.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-Island-National-Historic-Park-Friday-Harbor.d6093335.Attraction) ![San Juan County Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/451000/451756-San-Juan-County-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-County-Park-Friday-Harbor.d553248621551385123.Attraction) ![San Juan Island featuring island images, landscape views and a lighthouse](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/47000/47807-Cape-San-Juan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Wescott-Bay-Friday-Harbor.d553248635921553780.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Eastsound: Orcas Island Bioluminescent Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50416765/4db57bce-e508-435d-9e04-d61b51bd8475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastsound: Orcas Island Bioluminescent Kayak Tour £81 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/eastsound-orcas-island-bioluminescent-kayak-tour.a50416765.activity-details) ![The Orcas Project Wine Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1248579/43d4bc89-8a72-491f-8353-d043b48aa6cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Orcas Project Wine Tasting £21 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-orcas-project-wine-tasting.a1248579.activity-details) ![Orcas Island: Guided Kayak Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50422515/68aee41f-6bcf-435f-aa26-0fd5f34ec0e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orcas Island: Wildlife Spotting Kayak Tour £81 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/orcas-island-wildlife-spotting-kayak-tour.a50422515.activity-details) [See all activities in Friday Harbor](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Friday-Harbor.d1248.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Friday Harbor 4.5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 2 4 - Good 2 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller We hired bicycles and cycled round the island. 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