Welcome back to Friday Harbor!
Come to Friday Harbor to find the perfect escape from the city. Friday Harbor is located on San Juan Island in the northwestern part of the Puget Sound in Washington’s Pacific Northwest and an easy drive from Seattle or Vancouver B.C. Ride the ferry from the mainland as part of Washington’s Scenic Byway to Friday Harbor. As soon as the ferry comes into port, you will know that you are someplace special.
Friday Harbor overlooks a marina, Brown Island and boasts a spectacular view of snowcapped Mount Baker and the Cascade Mountains. Downtown Friday Harbor offers a variety of great restaurants and bars for every price range, art galleries, museums, shopping, accommodations, and island activities such as kayaking, whale watching, bicycling or riding mopeds. Come for specific events such as The Farmers Market, Fourth of July, The San Juan County Fair or any major holidays. Make Friday Harbor you next getaway!
A growing list of places to eat where you can bring along your dog or pet. Most of these places allow the pets in the outdoor seating areas and not in the dining room.
“We are passionate about food and wine; we like top quality and good value,” says Anna Maria de Freitas, one of Coho’s co-owners. “We seek out sources for exceptional foods that are close to home, but our wine list is international in scope, with a strong Mediterranean focus, to match the diversity of Executive Chef Bill Messick’s menu preparations.
Marty Mead who operates a fishing charter business on Orcas Island discusses when to come to catch which fish, day trips to and from the Gulf Islands, Vancouver, and Victoria, licensing, catch limits, shrimping, crabbing, and much more.
Local fishing expert gives you the details on how to fish the San Juan Islands.
Learn the ins and outs of visiting Friday Harbor, San Juan Island with your dog, cat, pet, etc. Covers ferry questions, lodging, activities, pet sitting, and more. Complete with a YouTube video. Thanks to Anna Maria of the Tucker House and Harrison House Suites ( both pet friendly options downtown Friday Harbor ).
Currently being discussed on the message board is a conversation about the best places to stay if you are traveling with small children on Lopez Island, Orcas Island, and San Juan Island. Photo: Michael Feist.
A candid article about finding a vacation rental in the San Juan Islands suitable for bringing along your pet/dog/iguana.
Anna Maria of the Coho Restaurant tells you what ancient Chinese farming techniques produce organic vegetables and poultry on San Juan Island.
Those considering buying or selling a home, business, or property in Friday Harbor or the San Juan Islands will find this list of realtors and real estate offices on San Juan Island helpful.