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360-378-4400 Friday Harbor, WA

Restaurants & Activities

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Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine
  • Rocky Bay Café

    360-378-5051

    Breakfast and lunch most days. Yup, that really is the line for the restaurant. Breakfast and lunch done the way you'd expect. Be a local and tell 'em we sent you.

  • Salty Fox Coffee

    (360) 622 - 2486

    Good coffee + great bowls to go!

  • Cynthia's

    360-317-7178

    Breakfast and Lunch; enjoy Skillet Baked Eggs, Dutch Babies, Swedish Pancakes, Tofu Scramble, Cinnamon Custard French Toast, Sausage Rolls, Panini, fresh made soup & lots of other items.

Keep it Simple

Keep it Simple
  • Spring Street Deli

    (360) 298-1775

    Our favorite deli! Fill INN their order form and their sandwich crafters will get right to work. The ingredients are fresh and they're not shy about stacking 'em high. Great hot or cold and perfect for a picnic.

  • Market Chef

    360-378-4546

    Brunch and Lunch most days. Artisan Deli; upbeat atmosphere. Always from scratch, always amazing baked goods, salads, sandwiches, plus a deli case with mouthwatering mains and sides. Fun for families; libations available.

Kick it up a notch

Kick it up a notch
  • Vinny's Ristorante

    360-378-1934

    Dinner most days. Right next to the Inn, great spot for traditional fare with an Italian ethos. They're great for couples, groups and private parties and will make anything on the menu available for takeaway. Full bar; inside dining room.

  • Mike's Cafe and Wine Bar

    (360) 378-0265

    It's all vegan and all good. Mike is one heck of a nice guy, too. They've got a cozy dining room, chill bar and a big patio. Oh, and a nice selection of beer and wine.

  • The Restaurant at Friday Harbor House

    360-378-8455

    Breakfast and Dinner most days. Great views and a full bar. Dine INN or relax outside on the deck. Good for two or small groups.

  • Downriggers

    (360) 378-2700

    Downriggers, located on the water's edge of Friday Harbor. Featuring water views, Pacific Northwest cuisine, & scratch-made cocktails.

Island Redefined

Island Redefined
  • Coho

    360-378-6330

    Dinner most days. Pairings for every occasion just a few blocks from the busy. A cordial dining room in a craftsman house serves up authentic island eats made as local as it gets. Inside dining room with an acclaimed wine list. Best for couples, or make special arrangements for groups.

  • Duck Soup Inn

    360-378-4878

    Dinner most days April - October. Totally worth the trip. A proper country Inn with a pond out front and a crowd inside. Creative Island inspired menu with a twist that always works. Inside dining room; outside deck seating and forest lounge. Creative cocktails; full beverage service. Best for two and small groups.

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Whale Watching

Whale Watching

Friday Harbor offers some of the best whale watching anywhere. Resident Orca Pods are viewed almost daily June - September. Your chances at seeing whales are great regardless of the vessel but be sure to wear layers. The sun will be warm but the water is chilly!

Small boats: 6 passengers, Medium boats: 30 passengers, Large boats: 50 or more.

Small

  • Maya's Legacy Whale Watching

    360-378-7996

    Maya's Westside Whale Watch Charters offers an intimate wildlife experience with all the fun, jokes and history you can handle courtesy of Cap'n Jim and Cap'n Spencer.

  • Spirit of Orca

    360-378-0302

    The smallest of the small boats, this 26' diesel boat offers 'An Intimate Small Boat Experience' with a six passenger limit!

Medium

  • Western Prince

    360-378-5315

    The Western Prince holds 30 people comfortably on one continuous level and there is always a naturalist on board to help.

  • San Juan Outfitters

    360-378-1962

    The Sea Hawk is a good stout vessel with an experienced captain and savvy naturalists with space for just about 30.

Large

  • San Juan Safaris

    360-378-1323

    San Juan Safaris carries about 50 passengers on one of the best-organized and most professional trips in the islands.

  • San Juan Excursions

    360-378-6636

    Friday Harbor's largest tour boat is the 64 foot Odyssey, operated by San Juan Excursions. Great for groups.

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking

The protected waters around San Juan Island Washington are among the safest and most scenic for kayaking anywhere in the world.

  • San Juan Outfitters

    360-378-1962

    From three-hour tours to multiday adventures, San Juan Outfitters is a great choice.

  • San Juan Kayak Expeditions

    360-378-4436

    Kayak the San Juan Islands of Washington State with the area’s original sea kayaking outfitter! We are the most experienced kayak company in the San Juans, yet the smallest.

  • Discovery Sea Kayak

    360-378-2559

    So many tours, so many islands, so much fun!

  • Crystal Seas Kayaking

    877-732-7877

    Lots of options from three hours to multi-day to multi-sport to custom!

  • Outdoor Odysseys

    360-378-3533

    Day and multi-day paddling trips throughout the San Juan Islands.

Island Cycling

Island Cycling

San Juan and surrounding islands are great for cycling, offering quiet roadways and spectacular scenery.

  • Bicycle Rentals

    360-370-5673

    Meat Machine Cycles provides new, properly adjusted rental bicycles and personalized service to every customer.

  • Discovery Adventure Tours

    1-866-461-2559

    They've got a large fleet of hybrid bikes and walk-ins are more than welcome. If you have a large group, they recommend reservations INN the summer!

  • Cycling Routes

    Know before you go

Island Hiking

Island Hiking

San Juan Island is great for beginning and avid hikers with plenty of varied terrain from tidal pools and lagoons to rocky outcrops.

  • Lime Kiln State Park

    Trail System

    The West side of San Juan Island offers fun topography and the best land based whale watching in the San Juan Islands.

  • Roche Harbor Highlands

    Trail System

    Located in the Northern portion of the island, these routes offer a great opportunity to explore Historic San Juan Island from a different angle.

  • Cattle Point & American Camp

    Trail System

    These trails might be the most diverse and fun on the island. Traverse old logging roads and open prairie with coastal beaches and driftwood in the distance.

  • Mt. Young & English Camp

    Trail System

    English Camp offers a variety of vistas. Have a picnic by the formal garden and then summit the highest spot on San Juan Island - Mt. Young.

Island Style

Island Style

The San Juan Islands have plenty of Artists and Galleries that'll INNdulge your senses.

  • Waterworks Gallery

    360-378-3060

    WaterWorks Galley is San Juan Island’s première gallery for contemporary artwork. They've been showcasing Pacific Northwest and San Juan Island artists since 1985 and they've just added jewelry to their collection! Ask about the INN discount when you drop by.

  • Pelindaba Lavender Farm

    360-378-4248

    Pelindaba handcrafts a wide range of botanical, culinary, personal care, therapeutic, household and pet care products right at their organic lavender farm!

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