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....

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....

Friday Harbor,

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

Friday Harbor,

If the kids are "whaled out," a horseback riding adventure can give them a great change of pace plus a hands-on experience with animals. ...

Friday Harbor,

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

Friday Harbor,

There's no shortage of high-end fishing outfitters and deep-sea tours in the San Juan Islands, but the hands-down family favorite is fishing at Lakedale Resort. ...

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....

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....

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....