Title: Friday Harbor Travel Guide: Best of Friday Harbor, Washington Travel 2026 | 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/1248/c87f5637-9933-4199-a829-107b6a04e0b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Juan Island showing boating, a marina and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1248/c87f5637-9933-4199-a829-107b6a04e0b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Juan Island which includes aircraft, an aircraft and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1248/1411aefa-7059-4500-baf6-96b00e3fcb03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Juan Island which includes a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1248/1556ea25-3a4c-4edd-8109-4c9ce305d777.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Juan Island which includes sailing, boating and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1248/bd51c666-887b-4c40-9995-092d4278c7d7.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 ![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 B&B in Friday Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Reuben Tarte Memorial Park and Mt. Grant Preserve are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews) EVERYTHING about the Inn to the Woods was OUTSTANDING!!!! Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=23438622&PinnedHotelID=23438622&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1248) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=23438622&PinnedHotelID=23438622&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1248) ![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 £137 21 Feb - 22 Feb 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! (1,000 reviews) Staff was the best and the beds were comfortable. 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Popular attractions Wescott Bay and Roche Harbor Marina are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews) Lovely stay at this house! Really enjoyed the house, the large yard, beautiful views of the bay, and the quiet peacefulness of the surroundings of roche harbor. The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was very well stocked for cooking some meals at home. We saw seals, eagles roosting in nearby ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Friday-Harbor-Hotels-Waterfront-Home-Watch-A-Sunset-From-The-Hot-Tub.h33493802.Hotel-Information) ![Westcott Bay Waterfront pet friendly home. just minutes from Roche Harbor. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18979900/18979807/968d0a79_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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. ... 10/10 Exceptional! (348 reviews) The island is quiet this time of year, but still lovely. The host is super responsive and friendly. Will definitely be back in the future. Cheers! Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Friday-Harbor-Hotels-Westcott-Bay-Waterfront-Pet-Friendly-Home-Just-Minutes-From-Roche-Harbor.h18979807.Hotel-Information) ![Roche Harbor Bayfront Escape: Luxe Retreat with Kayaks, Deck & Wildlife Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29620000/29616500/29616490/5b4ae43f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Roche Harbor Bayfront Escape: Luxe Retreat with Kayaks, Deck & Wildlife Views Friday Harbor WA Stay at this beach holiday home in Friday Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Wescott Bay and Roche Harbor Marina ... 10/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews) Exquisite home and setting Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Friday-Harbor-Hotels-Roche-Harbor-Waterfront-Home-On-Westcott-Bay-Getaway-On-The-Bay.h29616490.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Friday Harbor](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=1248&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Lime-Kiln-Point-State-Park-Friday-Harbor.d6093339.Attraction) ![Roche Harbor Drone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093341/f11f9cc7-757e-4cc9-a62d-919fdeed42ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roche-Harbor-Marina-Friday-Harbor.d6093341.Attraction) ![Lighthouse off the Washington Coast, San Juan Island National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093335/0f4b9902-3f47-4014-86ab-a9ea93e30b83.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 which includes a lake or waterhole as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621551385123/b982b526-79f4-46ad-aca1-e9cddc30d2d4.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) ![English Camp which includes flowers, a garden and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6310729/154bcf17-91c3-4b54-a337-a1cf84fed465.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### English Camp More than 150 years ago, the British Army prepared for battle on this site during the Pig War. Now, it’s a thought-provoking homage to the islands’ dramatic history. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-San-Juan-Friday-Harbor.d553248634340797852.Attraction) ### Things to do ![The Orcas Project Wine Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1248579/2a4b5119-0780-41dc-b792-d04c49663f94.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) ![Amazing Sunsets top of giant trees!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5123866/a866664c-e189-4e0f-95b3-8d2bd9b66af1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunset Canopy Climb on Lopez Island £145 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunset-canopy-climb-on-lopez-island.a5123866.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. Great experience ## Cities near Friday Harbor ![a panoramic view on Lopez Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2126/a3a2c318-b810-4d02-b2ab-19148610be63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lopez Island ![San Juan Island featuring a house, a small town or village and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2955/a0a2a156-6702-405b-9469-4e939d6ef07e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Roche Harbor - Cities near Friday Harbor [Lopez Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Lopez-Island.dx2126)[Roche Harbor](https://expedia.co.uk/Roche-Harbor.dx2955) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app