Donnys Essential Picks

Friday Harbor- Our Charming City by the Sea

Our Island in the Media! Here is what they are saying:

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2020 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards: #2 Best Islands Continental U.S.

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2018 Expedia Viewfinder: #2 Most Scenic West Coast Destination

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2017 USA TODAY 10Best Reader's Choice: #1 "Best Washington Attraction"

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2015 Conde Nast Traveler, Best U.S. Islands for Family Vacations: Readers' Choice 

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The Oregonian 20 Reasons to Love San Juan Island

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How do I get there? Whats fun to do? Places to eat? Places to hike?

Here are my personal picks for websites and maps that I believe are essential for your visit. If these sites don't help answer your questions, I'm just a call or text away!

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Maps:

• San Juan Island Scenic Byway Map- The MUST SEE sights while your on San Juan Island.

• San Juan Island Hiking Trail Head Map- All of our hiking trails on one map

• Public Beaches and Marine Access Map- All of our public beaches and marine access parks. Zoom in for detail

• The Cyclists Golden Map of the Island- Includes mileage, difficulty hills, rest stops and more

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Websites: 

• The San Juan Island Visitor Bureau- The official Island Travel site- Great Info!

• San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce- More good Info

• The San Juan Island Vistors Guide- Flip Book and Map of the island.

• Friday Harbor.com- These guys organized all of the restaurants and bars on one website- love it!

• Island Rec- Trails and hikes with details and maps.

• 15 Best Things to Do- TripAdvisor- Fun list of things to do.

• Washington State Ferry- Ferry Reservations, Tickets and schedules.  Buy your tickets online and reserve your spot ahead of time. Take the stress out of the travel.

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When you arrive at one of our places we will have a printed book with all of my personal recommendations of things to see, places to eat and things to do! See you in Friday Harbor!

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