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San Juan Islands, Washington

San Juan Islands, Washington for School-Age Kids

3 day trip

Day 1

    • Boating
    • Bicycling
    • Hiking
    • Theater
    • Boutique
    • Boat Ride
    Town of Friday Harbor

    Friday Harbor,

    Most San Juan Island vacations begin and end in Friday Harbor, courtesy of the ferry dock. It's a fun place to wait if you've just arrived and your hotel or campsite isn't quite ready....

    • Science & Nature Museum
    Whale Museum

    Friday Harbor,

    Real whale skeletons are only part of the fun at this fabulous natural history museum. Kids can also see a video about the killer whales that live near the San Juan Islands....

    • Boating
    • Whale Watching
    Whale Watching with San Juan Safaris

    Friday Harbor,

    If spotting whales from shore isn't enough, take a whale watching excursion into the open ocean. Each trip includes an enthusiastic naturalist, blankets, printed interpretive guides, and a "hydrophone" so kids can listen to the underwater sounds....

    • Seafood
    • American
    • Fine Dining
    • Family Dining
    Latitude 48

    Friday Harbor,

    Forget the usual crayons and paper. At Latitude 48, kids enjoy a whole basket of games, puzzles, and small toys. Kids' meals are simple and well-prepared, and adult fare is nothing short of gourmet. ...

    • Souvenir & Gift Store
    Friday Harbor Trading Company

    Friday Harbor,

    Friday Harbor Trading Company specializes in nautical treasures with a northwest theme. Truly unique souvenirs include home décor (weathervanes, intricate model ships, and original art), toys that run on imagination....

    • Hotel / Motel
    Friday Harbor House

    Friday Harbor, WA

    For extra special rest and relaxation, the Friday Harbor House is a treat you won't forget. High on a bluff overlooking the harbor, the breathtaking views and serene atmosphere make it a restful retreat, especially after an active day in the sunshine....

Day 2

    • Bicycle Tour
    Susie's Mopeds

    Friday Harbor,

    Zip along winding roads, through pine-scented forests, and past the ocean shore on your very own moped. Families can get in on the action by renting "Scootcars" to carry young passengers, or larger Geo Trackers to seat up to four people. ...

    • Historical Landmark
    • Neighborhood
    • Hiking
    • Boating
    • Fishing
    • Sailing
    • Swimming
    • Boutique
    • Boat Ride
    • Theater
    Roche Harbor Village

    Friday Harbor,

    Roche Harbor is a popular jumping-off point for hiking, kayaking, and whale-watching, but there's so much to do here it's worth visiting just to explore the historical gardens, trails, and buildings....

    • Seafood
    • American
    • Family Dining
    • Burgers
    • Café
    • Take-Out
    Lime Kiln Cafe

    Roche Harbor,

    This little café is famous for its cinnamon donuts, and serves simple but great food. Located at the end of a wharf in Roche Harbor, the outdoor seating area offers fabulous boat and ocean views....

    • Boating
    Sea Kayaking with San Juan Outfitters

    Roche Harbor,

    Nature comes alive for kids as they hold jellyfish and sea stars, search for seals and otters among the kelp, and learn to paddle a kayak through sheltered and calm waters. ...

    • Hotel / Motel
    Friday Harbor House

    Friday Harbor, WA

    For extra special rest and relaxation, the Friday Harbor House is a treat you won't forget. High on a bluff overlooking the harbor, the breathtaking views and serene atmosphere make it a restful retreat, especially after an active day in the sunshine....

Day 3

    • Historical Landmark
    • Park
    • Hiking
    Lime Kiln Point

    Friday Harbor,

    This windswept, rocky park is 36 acres of spectacular beauty, surrounded by another 200 acres of equally majestic public land. ...

    • Historical Landmark
    • Park
    • Hiking
    English Camp

    Friday Harbor,

    Every Saturday during the summer, kids travel back in time to 1861 as they watch a military re-enactment at English Camp....

    • Historical Landmark
    • Park
    • Hiking
    American Camp

    Friday Harbor,

    This one-mile self-guided walk will please history buffs and nature lovers alike. Grownups will enjoy the wide open prairie, the vast ocean vistas, and the mountain views. Kids will love hearing stories about the "Pig War"...

    • Park
    • Hiking
    Jakle's Lagoon Hike

    Friday Harbor,

    Take a short hike (less than a mile) under a thick canopy of hemlock, cedar, and fir to Jakle's Lagoon, where kids can clamber over driftwood, look for crabs on the ocean front, and try to balance on logs without getting their feet wet....

    • Hotel / Motel
    Friday Harbor House

    Friday Harbor, WA

    For extra special rest and relaxation, the Friday Harbor House is a treat you won't forget. High on a bluff overlooking the harbor, the breathtaking views and serene atmosphere make it a restful retreat, especially after an active day in the sunshine....

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Suggested Trip Plan

Browse All Trip Plans
San Juan Islands, Washington

San Juan Islands, Washington for School-Age Kids

3 day trip

Day 1

    • Boating
    • Bicycling
    • Hiking
    • Theater
    • Boutique
    • Boat Ride
    Town of Friday Harbor

    Friday Harbor,

    Most San Juan Island vacations begin and end in Friday Harbor, courtesy of the ferry dock. It's a fun place to wait if you've just arrived and your hotel or campsite isn't quite ready....

    • Science & Nature Museum
    Whale Museum

    Friday Harbor,

    Real whale skeletons are only part of the fun at this fabulous natural history museum. Kids can also see a video about the killer whales that live near the San Juan Islands....

    • Boating
    • Whale Watching
    Whale Watching with San Juan Safaris

    Friday Harbor,

    If spotting whales from shore isn't enough, take a whale watching excursion into the open ocean. Each trip includes an enthusiastic naturalist, blankets, printed interpretive guides, and a "hydrophone" so kids can listen to the underwater sounds....

    • Seafood
    • American
    • Fine Dining
    • Family Dining
    Latitude 48

    Friday Harbor,

    Forget the usual crayons and paper. At Latitude 48, kids enjoy a whole basket of games, puzzles, and small toys. Kids' meals are simple and well-prepared, and adult fare is nothing short of gourmet. ...

    • Souvenir & Gift Store
    Friday Harbor Trading Company

    Friday Harbor,

    Friday Harbor Trading Company specializes in nautical treasures with a northwest theme. Truly unique souvenirs include home décor (weathervanes, intricate model ships, and original art), toys that run on imagination....

    • Hotel / Motel
    Friday Harbor House

    Friday Harbor, WA

    For extra special rest and relaxation, the Friday Harbor House is a treat you won't forget. High on a bluff overlooking the harbor, the breathtaking views and serene atmosphere make it a restful retreat, especially after an active day in the sunshine....

Day 2

    • Bicycle Tour
    Susie's Mopeds

    Friday Harbor,

    Zip along winding roads, through pine-scented forests, and past the ocean shore on your very own moped. Families can get in on the action by renting "Scootcars" to carry young passengers, or larger Geo Trackers to seat up to four people. ...

    • Historical Landmark
    • Neighborhood
    • Hiking
    • Boating
    • Fishing
    • Sailing
    • Swimming
    • Boutique
    • Boat Ride
    • Theater
    Roche Harbor Village

    Friday Harbor,

    Roche Harbor is a popular jumping-off point for hiking, kayaking, and whale-watching, but there's so much to do here it's worth visiting just to explore the historical gardens, trails, and buildings....

    • Seafood
    • American
    • Family Dining
    • Burgers
    • Café
    • Take-Out
    Lime Kiln Cafe

    Roche Harbor,

    This little café is famous for its cinnamon donuts, and serves simple but great food. Located at the end of a wharf in Roche Harbor, the outdoor seating area offers fabulous boat and ocean views....

    • Boating
    Sea Kayaking with San Juan Outfitters

    Roche Harbor,

    Nature comes alive for kids as they hold jellyfish and sea stars, search for seals and otters among the kelp, and learn to paddle a kayak through sheltered and calm waters. ...

    • Hotel / Motel
    Friday Harbor House

    Friday Harbor, WA

    For extra special rest and relaxation, the Friday Harbor House is a treat you won't forget. High on a bluff overlooking the harbor, the breathtaking views and serene atmosphere make it a restful retreat, especially after an active day in the sunshine....

Day 3

    • Historical Landmark
    • Park
    • Hiking
    Lime Kiln Point

    Friday Harbor,

    This windswept, rocky park is 36 acres of spectacular beauty, surrounded by another 200 acres of equally majestic public land. ...

    • Historical Landmark
    • Park
    • Hiking
    English Camp

    Friday Harbor,

    Every Saturday during the summer, kids travel back in time to 1861 as they watch a military re-enactment at English Camp....

    • Historical Landmark
    • Park
    • Hiking
    American Camp

    Friday Harbor,

    This one-mile self-guided walk will please history buffs and nature lovers alike. Grownups will enjoy the wide open prairie, the vast ocean vistas, and the mountain views. Kids will love hearing stories about the "Pig War"...

    • Park
    • Hiking
    Jakle's Lagoon Hike

    Friday Harbor,

    Take a short hike (less than a mile) under a thick canopy of hemlock, cedar, and fir to Jakle's Lagoon, where kids can clamber over driftwood, look for crabs on the ocean front, and try to balance on logs without getting their feet wet....

    • Hotel / Motel
    Friday Harbor House

    Friday Harbor, WA

    For extra special rest and relaxation, the Friday Harbor House is a treat you won't forget. High on a bluff overlooking the harbor, the breathtaking views and serene atmosphere make it a restful retreat, especially after an active day in the sunshine....

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