Brad’s San Juan Island Guidebook
Food scene
Downriggers - Friday Harbor
10 Front StGood food with great harbor view
Casual, kid-friendly spot. Great for larger groups and has lots of outdoor space. Good beer, decent food.
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San Juan Island Brewing Co
410 A StCasual, kid-friendly spot. Great for larger groups and has lots of outdoor space. Good beer, decent food.
Great lunch and fresh case items. Eat-in or take it to go for a picnic lunch/dinner.
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Market Chef
225 A StGreat lunch and fresh case items. Eat-in or take it to go for a picnic lunch/dinner.
A fun day-time spot to hang out and snack (oysters, cheese, salami, etc.) and drink (beer, wine, sodas). Reservations are likely required.
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Westcott Bay Shellfish Co.
904 Westcott DrA fun day-time spot to hang out and snack (oysters, cheese, salami, etc.) and drink (beer, wine, sodas). Reservations are likely required.
Bakery San Juan
775 Mullis StGreat sandwiches, baked goods, and bake at home pizza.
The Madrona Bar & Grill
310 Main StExcellent spot for drinks and food on an outdoor deck.
Friday Harbor Farmer's Market
351358037000Saturday mornings - April through October
Picnik San Juan Kitchen & Wine
10 Front StreetChic wine bar and small plates in the waterfront in town.
The Top of the Town Lounge
Great craft cocktails in a speakeasy like setting
Great new spot in town for brunch and dinner. Excellent flavors and lots of local seasonal dishes.
Tenth House
Great new spot in town for brunch and dinner. Excellent flavors and lots of local seasonal dishes.
Salty Fox Coffee
85 Front StRight by the ferry terminal. Good breakfast bowls.
Places to go
Great park to hike around and explore. The views from the top of Mount Young are well worth it on a clear day.
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English Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park
Great park to hike around and explore. The views from the top of Mount Young are well worth it on a clear day.
Views of the Olympic Mountains (and whales if you're lucky). Easy and scenic trails along the water. Head to the far north end of the park to see an old lime kiln at water's edge.
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石灰窑角州立公园
1567 West Side RdViews of the Olympic Mountains (and whales if you're lucky). Easy and scenic trails along the water. Head to the far north end of the park to see an old lime kiln at water's edge.
Lots of scenic hikes. Favorites include:
- Jakle's Lagoon to Mount Finlayson
- the parking lot at the Redoubt to Grandma's Cove.
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American Camp Visitor Center | San Juan Island National Historic Park
4668 Cattle Point RdLots of scenic hikes. Favorites include:
- Jakle's Lagoon to Mount Finlayson
- the parking lot at the Redoubt to Grandma's Cove.
Walk the docks to look at boats, eat at one of several restaurants, or hit the outdoor swimming pool (extra fee).
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Roche Harbor Resort
9323 Roche Harbor RdWalk the docks to look at boats, eat at one of several restaurants, or hit the outdoor swimming pool (extra fee).
John S. McMillin Memorial Mausoleum
664 Afterglow DrShort hike/walk near Roche Harbor.
Alpaca farm on the way to Roche Harbor and right next to English Camp.
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Krystal Acres Alpaca Store
3501 W Valley RdAlpaca farm on the way to Roche Harbor and right next to English Camp.
The Westside Preserve is just south of Lime Kiln State Park. Amazing sunset views and short trails along the bank.
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San Juan County Land Bank
328 Caines StreetThe Westside Preserve is just south of Lime Kiln State Park. Amazing sunset views and short trails along the bank.
https://sjclandbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Westside_map_REVISED_10_2018.pdf
Rainy Day
The Whale Museum
62 First St NGreat education on whales.
Paradise Lanes
365 Spring StBowling
Palace Theatre
209 Spring Street1st run movies
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art
540 Spring StStarting from the parking lot this is a beautiful hike through the trees. It is well sheltered from wind and rain. On nicer days make it a loop hike including Mount Finlayson and catch amazing views of the Olympic Mountains and the Straight of Juan de Fuca.
Jakles Lagoon
Starting from the parking lot this is a beautiful hike through the trees. It is well sheltered from wind and rain. On nicer days make it a loop hike including Mount Finlayson and catch amazing views of the Olympic Mountains and the Straight of Juan de Fuca.
Lopez Island Day Trip
Take an inter-island ferry to Lopez for the day.
Ursa Minor
210 Lopez RdExcellent restaurant on Lopez.
Setsunai
45 Eads LnExcellent casual noodle place
Iceberg Point
138 Flint RdOur favorite park in the San Juans.
Orcas Island Day Trip
Take an inter-island ferry to Orcas for the day.
The Kitchen
249 Prune AlleyTerrific Thai food place in a casual garden setting.
Mijitas Mexican Kitchen
310 A StGood Mexican food spot with lots of outdoor seating.
Brown Bear Baking
29 N Beach RdGreat bakery
Hogstone's Wood Oven
460 Main StGreat food in a casual setting.
Drive to the top of Mt Constitution for fantastic views. Beautiful hikes including an easy one around Cascade Lake.
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莫兰州立公园
3572 Olga RdDrive to the top of Mt Constitution for fantastic views. Beautiful hikes including an easy one around Cascade Lake.
Turtleback Mountain Preserve
Great hikes from a variety of access points.
Roses Bakery Cafe
382 Prune AlleyGreat lunch and brunch place.
To/From the San Juans
A great short hike on a boardwalk+path while you're waiting for the ferry in Anacortes. The boardwalk starts from the beach adjacent to where you line up for the ferry.,
Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve
Edwards WayA great short hike on a boardwalk+path while you're waiting for the ferry in Anacortes. The boardwalk starts from the beach adjacent to where you line up for the ferry.,
Excellent farm stand on the way between Seattle and Anacortes. This route only adds 5-10 min to the trip and is a scenic route.
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Snow Goose Produce
15170 Fir Island RdExcellent farm stand on the way between Seattle and Anacortes. This route only adds 5-10 min to the trip and is a scenic route.
Mt Erie Park
I've heard this has amazing views. There's a road to the top.