Restaurants & Activities
Rise and Shine
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Rocky Bay Café
360-378-5051Breakfast 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.
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Salty Fox Coffee
(360) 622 - 2486Good coffee + great bowls to go!
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Cynthia's
360-317-7178Breakfast 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
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Spring Street Deli
(360) 298-1775Our 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.
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Market Chef
360-378-4546Brunch 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
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Vinny's Ristorante
360-378-1934Dinner 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.
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Mike's Cafe and Wine Bar
(360) 378-0265It'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.
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The Restaurant at Friday Harbor House
360-378-8455Breakfast and Dinner most days. Great views and a full bar. Dine INN or relax outside on the deck. Good for two or small groups.
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Downriggers
(360) 378-2700Downriggers, located on the water's edge of Friday Harbor. Featuring water views, Pacific Northwest cuisine, & scratch-made cocktails.
Island Redefined
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Coho
360-378-6330Dinner 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.
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Duck Soup Inn
360-378-4878Dinner 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.
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
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Maya's Legacy Whale Watching
360-378-7996Maya'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.
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Spirit of Orca
360-378-0302The smallest of the small boats, this 26' diesel boat offers 'An Intimate Small Boat Experience' with a six passenger limit!
Medium
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Western Prince
360-378-5315The Western Prince holds 30 people comfortably on one continuous level and there is always a naturalist on board to help.
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San Juan Outfitters
360-378-1962The Sea Hawk is a good stout vessel with an experienced captain and savvy naturalists with space for just about 30.
Large
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San Juan Safaris
360-378-1323San Juan Safaris carries about 50 passengers on one of the best-organized and most professional trips in the islands.
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San Juan Excursions
360-378-6636Friday Harbor's largest tour boat is the 64 foot Odyssey, operated by San Juan Excursions. Great for groups.
Sea Kayaking
The protected waters around San Juan Island Washington are among the safest and most scenic for kayaking anywhere in the world.
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San Juan Outfitters
360-378-1962From three-hour tours to multiday adventures, San Juan Outfitters is a great choice.
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San Juan Kayak Expeditions
360-378-4436Kayak 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.
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Discovery Sea Kayak
360-378-2559So many tours, so many islands, so much fun!
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Crystal Seas Kayaking
877-732-7877Lots of options from three hours to multi-day to multi-sport to custom!
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Outdoor Odysseys
360-378-3533Day and multi-day paddling trips throughout the San Juan Islands.
Island Cycling
San Juan and surrounding islands are great for cycling, offering quiet roadways and spectacular scenery.
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Bicycle Rentals
360-370-5673Meat Machine Cycles provides new, properly adjusted rental bicycles and personalized service to every customer.
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Discovery Adventure Tours
1-866-461-2559They'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!
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Cycling Routes
Know before you go
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.
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Lime Kiln State Park
Trail SystemThe West side of San Juan Island offers fun topography and the best land based whale watching in the San Juan Islands.
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Roche Harbor Highlands
Trail SystemLocated in the Northern portion of the island, these routes offer a great opportunity to explore Historic San Juan Island from a different angle.
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Cattle Point & American Camp
Trail SystemThese 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.
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Mt. Young & English Camp
Trail SystemEnglish 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
The San Juan Islands have plenty of Artists and Galleries that'll INNdulge your senses.
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Waterworks Gallery
360-378-3060WaterWorks 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.
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Pelindaba Lavender Farm
360-378-4248Pelindaba handcrafts a wide range of botanical, culinary, personal care, therapeutic, household and pet care products right at their organic lavender farm!
