Things to Do
Sea Quest Expeditions
No previous kayaking experience is necessary! If you can hike, bike, or swim, you can paddle our sea kayaks. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. Address: P.O. Box 2424, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-5767 Hours: Office hours are 8am to 7pm daily during the summer, and 9am to 5pm during the winter. Email: Website: Sea-Quest-Kayak.com
Agriculture
Krystal Acres
Krystal Acres is an 80 acre Alpaca farm, a must-SEE stop on your visit to the Islands! Address: 152 Blazing Tree Road, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-6125 Hours: April through December 10:00am to 5:00pm daily, January through March 11:00am to 4:00pm daily. Email: Website: KrystalAcres.com
Airplanes
San Juan Airlines
Scheduled, chartered, and scenic flights to the San Juan Islands and British Columbia from Seattle, Anacortes, and Bellingham. Phone: 800-874-4434 Hours: 7:00am to 8:00pm daily during the summer, 7:00am to 6:00pm daily during the winter, 7:00am to 7:00pm daily during the spring. Website: SanJuanAirlines.com
Kenmore Air
Chartered, scenic, seaplane flights in and out of, and around, the San Juan Islands. They even offer flight instruction! Phone: 866-435-9524 Email: Website: KenmoreAir.com
North West Sea Planes
Scheduled and chartered flights to the San Juan Islands, British Columbia’s Inside Passage, and Vancouver Island from Seattle and South Lake Union. Address: 860 West Perimeter Road, Renton, WA 98057. Phone: 425-277-1590 Email: Website: NWSeaPlanes.com
Art
Chimera Gallery
Chimera Gallery is a showplace for Lopez artists and artisans, providing a central location for the display and sale of their quality arts and crafts. Address: P.O. Box 115, Lopez Island, WA 98261. Phone: 360-468-3265 Hours: Check website for seasonal hours. Website: ChimeraGallery.com
Boating
Kismet Charters
The Kismet is a custom-built sailing yacht and galleon-style ketch that can be booked for 2-7 days (or more) to fit your needs and desires for meals and cruising destinations. Address: P.O. Box 100, Lopez Island, WA 98261. Phone: 360-468-2435 Email: Website: CenturyTel.net/KismetCharters
Island Express Charters
Island Express Charters offers water taxi service throughout the San Juan Islands. We are also available for skippered private charters. Our home port is Skyline Marina in Anacortes, WA. Address: 2011 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA 98221 Phone: 360-299-2875 Email: Website: IslandExpressCharters.com
Education
The San Juan Island Library
The San Juan Island Library is a learning center for the community: a place for people to pursue independent educational and recreational interests. Address: 1010 Guard Street, Friday Habor, San Juan Island, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-2798 Hours: Sundays 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Mondays & Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00am to 6:00pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am to 8:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am to 5:00pm. Email: Website: SJLib.org
Kayaking
San Juan Outfitters
Single and multi-day sea kayak and whale watching tours. Address: P.O. Box 325, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250 Phone: 866-810-1483 Website: www.sanjuanislandoutfitters.com
Orcas Outdoors
Come explore the San Juan Islands with Orcas Outdoors. Hop in a kayak and get up close and friendly with all the sea life in the area, especialy the whales! Address: 8365 Orcas Road, Orcas Island, WA 98280 Phone: 360-376-4611 Email: Website: OrcasOutdoors.com
Museum
Lopez Island Historical Museum
An exciting, welcoming, educational place to learn family and local history, tell our stories, foster respect for our unique island and culture, and serve as a legacy for future generations. Address: P.O. Box 163, Lopez Island, WA 98261. Phone: 360-468-2049 Hours: 12:00pm to 4:00pm, Wednesdays through Sundays from May through September. Email: Website: LopezMuseum.org
Parks
Spencer Spit State Park
Spencer Spit State Park, on Lopez Island, is a 138-acre marine and camping park. The park has a reputation for excellent crabbing, clamming and "car-top boating." Address: Bakerview Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261 Phone: 888-226-7688 Hours: Dawn to dusk during the summer, closed from October 30th to March 14th. Website: VisitSanJuans.com
Spencer Spit State Park
Spencer Spit State Park, on Lopez Island, is a 138-acre marine and camping park. The park has a reputation for excellent crabbing, clamming and "car-top boating." Address: Bakerview Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261 Phone: 888-226-7688 Hours: Dawn to dusk during the summer, closed from October 30th to March 14th. Website: VisitSanJuans.com
Otis Perkins Day Park
This day-use park is situated on a slender spit that cuts off one corner of Fisherman’s Bay and provides access to a small peninsula. Address: Bayshore Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261 Hours: Dawn to dusk, daily. Website: SanJuanIslands.com/OtisPerkinsDayPark
Shark Reef Sanctuary
A minimum impact nature area, Shark Reef Sanctuary provides a great opportunity to view wildlife in this relatively untouched parcel of land. Address: Shark Reef Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261 Hours: Dawn to dusk, daily. Website: SanJuanIslands.com/SharkReefSanctuary
Odlin Park
The park's waterfront location, popularity, and proximity to the ferry landing make it a first stop for campers entering the island so camping spots fill up fast during the summer. Address: Odlin Park Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261 Hours: 7:00am to 10:00pm daily. Website: SanJuanIslands.com/OdlinPark
The San Juan Islands National Historical Park
San Juan Island National Historical Park is made up by the sites of the British and U.S. Armies' camps during the Pig War. Address: 4668 Cattle Point Road, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-2902 Hours: Hours vary by camp by season, check website. Website: NPS.GOV/SAJH
Spencer Spit State Park
This secluded campground should be the first destination for any camper getting off the ferry on Lopez. Address: Center Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261 Hours: Dawn to dusk daily. Website: Parks.WA.GOV
Tours
Cascadia Kayak & Bike
Family owned, Cascadia provides safe yet enjoyable kayak adventures, also with bike rental and a full service shop. Address: 135 Lopez Road, Building A, Lopez Island, WA 98261 Phone: 360-468-3008 Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Email: Website: CascadiaKayakTours.com
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