Picture of several San Juan Islands from viewing tower at Mount Constitution on Orcas Island.

The San Juan Islands are part of Washington State. There are over 100 islands make up the San Juan Islands Archipelago. Washington visitors and residents visit the San Juan Islands often, these islands are a popular tourist destination, with boating, sea kayaking and whale watching, three of the primary attractions. Orcas Island has the highest mountain, Mount Constitution, with a 360 degree viewing tower at the top, noted for having one of the best scenic views in the world! Mount Constitution is located in Moran State Park, which is also the largest public recreation area in the San Juan Islands.

Picture of San Juan Islands, Obstruction Island, Blakely Island, and Decauter Island

The majority of islands are State Parks. Four islands, Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island and San Juan Island are accessible by Washington State ferries, both passengers and vehicles are loaded on ferries several times a day and night. Ferry terminals are located in Anacortes, Washington and Sidney British Columbia, gateway's to San Juan Islands.

Picture of San Juan Islands, Lummi Island, Clark and Barnes Islands, including Bellingham Bay on Washington's mainland

There are other ways to get to the San Juan Islands, to mention a few transportation methods, Seattle, Everett, Anacortes and Bellingham have regular schedules flights to the San Juan Islands. There are numerous charter boats and water taxi's available as well.

Picture of San Juan Islands, Blakely Island, Cypress Island including Snow Capped Mount Baker on Washington's mainland

Lopez Island, Orcas Island and San Juan Island offer outdoor adventures, scenic attractions, historical sites, unique businesses, famous spa's, pottery studios, art galleries, golf courses, and a variety of lodgings and dining delights. All the islands offer educational wildlife opportunities for everyone. Birdwatching, wildlife and marine life viewing is spectacular in the San Juan Islands, these islands are year round home to pods of orca whales, bald eagles, sea lions and dall porpoises.

Picture of sunset in the San Juan Islands

San Juan Islands Adventure and Beauty with a Serene Pace