San Juan Island, Washington is situated between Victoria, B.C. and the Olympic Peninsula, 80 miles northwest of Seattle. Part of an archipelago of 172 islands in the deep-water straits, San Juan Island serves as the governmental seat of San Juan County.

San Juan Island is serviced daily by sea and air. A 90 minute ferry ride from Anacortes, Washington, begins a wonderfully scenic journey across Puget Sound to the islands. Washington State Ferries provide daily service from Anacortes and Sidney, B.C. to Friday Harbor. Automobile, bicycle, and foot passenger service is available on the ferries. The "Victoria Clipper" provides foot passenger service from Pier 69 in Seattle as well.

Private yachts and boats are easily accommodated in Friday Harbor. The Port of Friday Harbor Marina is located in the center of the San Juan Islands. The 500 slip marina provides access to the Town of Friday Harbor. There is space available for 150 visiting boats ranging in size from dinghy's to 150 feet.

An alternate option is the 45 minute flight on Kenmore Air float planes departing from Lake Union, Seattle, flying directly over the San Juans. Private planes may be landed at the Friday Harbor Airport.


Helpful Information:

Washington State Ferries
800.843.3779(84.FERRY)
206.464.6400

Kenmore Air
800.543.9595
425.486.1257

Port of Friday Harbor
360.378.2688

Aeronautical Services
888.378.5566
360.378.2640

The Victoria Clipper
800.888.2535
206.448.5000




Ferry image courtesy of Mark Gardner, Rain Shadow Gallery www.rainshadow-arts.com.

Reprinted with permission.

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