San Juan Islands
About 2 hr 30 min by ferry from Seattle
Islands with orcas, lavender farms and small harbor towns.
Why locals go
Island time on a ferry from Anacortes.
Visiting Seattle?
At 2 hr 30 min by ferry, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Seattle for your flight home.
What to book
- Whale-watching tour
- Kayak tour
- Lime Kiln Point State Park
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset at Lime Kiln watching for orcas
- Lavender farm visit
With friends
- Sea kayak trip
- Bike around Lopez Island
When to go
May to September.