Yikes:  It’s Valentine’s Day!  For all of those guys and gals who are a bit behind on their planning, we have thought up some fun ideas to inspire you to spoil your better half. Don’t worry; we’re happy to give you all the credit and if you show up to celebrate in the next few weeks, we’ll be okay with that too!

Watch the Sunset at Lime Kiln State Park:  Back to basics

You can’t go wrong while enjoying a beautiful sunset behind a picturesque lighthouse.

TIP:  If your getaway falls on a weekend, swing by the Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning and gather up some yummy island goodies for a picinic. Find that perfect rock overlooking the water and snuggle up for the show.    

Take an evening stroll at the harbor:  Better than dessert

After experiencing one of Friday Harbor’s amazing restaurants, procure some hot chocolate, bundle up and enjoy a leisurely walk along the docks right across the street from the Island Inn while watching the ferry come and go.

TIP:   Classic boats and yachts help you account for all of the places you have been and or the places you’ll go – together. 

Splurge on a cheap date: Our personal favorite

Through the month of February, grab that special someone and escape to Friday Harbor for a cheap date like only the Island Inn can offer. Flowers, truffles and bubbly will await your arrival to a harbor view penthouse.

TIP:  Rinse away your mainland worries in one of our steam showers and then prepare that perfect romantic dinner in your own gourmet kitchen.

Go with the slow during the month of February and cash INN with our 35% off discount on both penthouses and euros!  

San Juan Island has made its way to the top of many travel writers’ lists. Our island home was voted the number 2 place to visit in 2011 by the New York Times. National Geographic honored the San Juans by letting the world know they are the 3rd best place to vacation in 2011 and [...]

We’re really excited about the first ever San Juan Island wedding show this weekend at the Island Inn! We are proud to host the event, which will begin with a welcoming reception from 6pm-8pm Friday January 27th where brides can chat with the show’s participants on the eve of the actual event. The following day, [...]

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Wedding Show for the San Juan Islands Announced January 9, 2012  Friday Harbor, WA  A collection of San Juan Island vendors have teamed up to launch the first annual Isle Be Wed wedding show, celebrating island wedding fare available to brides and grooms throughout the San Juan Islands.  The show’s coordinator, Felicity Milne, of Cakes [...]

San Juan Island offers lots of activities no matter the time of year.  From the “no matter the weather” outdoorsy person to the “shop in quaint local shops” sort of person, our team at the Island Inn has tapped our local knowledge to help you tailor a trip while visiting our island home. Cheap Date [...]

As 2011 draws to a close, we took a look back on some of the things that made this year so memorable. Some amazing, some silly but all made 2011 an extraordinary year. Take a look and share of your favorite moments from the past year!   Tops Inn 2011 on San Juan Island 1. Our [...]

Here are a few ideas of the fun you can have on San Juan Island during the slow season. Top Ten ways to go with the slow on San Juan Island this winter Re_combobulate Our favorite thing to do is (drumroll) nothing! Our Inn offers the perfect environment to take advantage of the highly underrated [...]

  Enjoy a great perk of the easy season and visit the Whale Museum for free!  The San Juan Island Whale Museum is happy to offer each of our guests free admission now through December 31st. Each admission pass given out will be good for every person in your party for the entirety of your [...]