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Need to know more about the San Juan Islands? Check out these in-depth guides.
DIRECTORIES / PORTALS
San Juan Islands Visitor Bureau - The official site of the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau. www.visitsanjuans.com
Friday Harbor and San Juan Web Directory - Diversified site with current news, activities, lodging and local culture. www.friday-harbor.net
SanJuanSites - A user friendly guide to the San Juan Islands. Lodging, dining, activities and maps. www.sanjuansites.com
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce - Features the town of Friday Harbor and San Juan Island. www.sanjuanisland.org
Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce - Best source of info from the "friendly island." www.lopezisland.com
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce - Several of our cameras capture the beauty of this island of tremendous variety. www.orcasislandchamber.com
Travel San Juan - Online reservations for over 100 rooms at Friday Harbor hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals featuring harbor views, heated pool, king beds and great location. www.travelsanjuan.com
Anacortes Chamber of Commerce - Located on Fidalgo Island, the eastern most of the San Juan Islands. Base camp and gateway to adventure. www.anacortes.org
MARINE ACTIVITIES
Crystal Seas - Kayaking from San Juan Island www.crystalseas.com
San Juan Excursions - Whale watch excursions with a friendly crew based in Friday Harbor. www.watchwhales.com
San Juan Safaris - Based at Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor. Kayaking, whale watch excursions and small boat rentals. www.sanjuansafaris.com
Western Prince - Orca Whale Watching & Wildlife Cruises from Friday Harbor. www.orcawhalewatch.com
Anacortes Kayak Tours - Sea kayak tours of the San Juan Islands begin from Anacortes.
www.anacorteskayaktours.com
Island Adventures - Whale watching tours from Anacortes and Seattle.
www.island-adventures.com
Outdoor Odysseys - Small group size kayak tours. www.outdoorodysseys.com
Lopez Kayak - Kayak rentals, outfitting and guided tours from Lopez Island's Fisherman Bay. www.lopezkayaks.com
Shearwater Sea Kayak Tours - Kayak tours and classes throughout the islands. www.shearwaterkayaks.com
Osprey Tours - Kayak tours from Orcas Island's northshore in hand-crafted Aleutian style kayaks. www.ospreytours.com
San Juan Kayak Expeditions - 3 & 4 day naturalist guided sea kayaking tours from June through September. www.sanjuankayak.com
Eclipse Charters - Orca whale watch trips from Orcas Islands. www.orcasislandwhales.com
Island Dive and Water Sports - Scuba diving throughout the islands. www.divesanjuan.com
TRANSPORTATION & SIGHTSEEING
To the Islands
Kenmore Air - Scheduled and charter landplane and seaplane service between three Seattle terminals and many island stops. Book your flights online 24/7. Day trips and overnight packages available. www.kenmoreair.com
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Washington State Ferries - For schedules, routes and fares. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ For schedules, routes, fares and live views of ferry lines, visit our sister website at www.ferrycam.net
Island Express Charters - Water taxi and freight service throughout the San Juans. From Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes. www.islandexpresscharters.com
On the Islands
San Juan Transit - An excellent service features shuttle vans (summer season) on regular routes around the island, visiting the most popular attractions.
www.sanjuantransit.com
M&W Car Rentals - A fleet with a variety of autos in Friday Harbor. They offer pickup service at the Kenmore Air seaplane dock and airport. www.interisland.net/mandw
Susies Moped & Sport Utility Rentals - Best for day trips around the island. Located in Friday Harbor, with seasonal service at Roche Harbor. Rental service year around, subject to weather.
www.susiesmopeds.com
Island Bicycles - Friday Harbor. This island is known for fine cycling. Several B&B's are on the edge of town. A bit far to walk. Why not peddle?. www.islandbicycles.com
Lopez Bicycle Works - Lopez is an excellent island for all levels of cyclists. Rent bikes at the Lopez Islander resort. www.lopezbicycleworks.com
ENTERTAINMENT, ENLIGHTENMENT
San Juan Community Theatre - Musicals, plays & concerts in Friday Harbor.
www.sanjuanarts.org
Orcas Theater and Community Center - Something for everyone.
www.orcascenter.org
Wescott Bay Sculpture Park - Art and nature exhibits featuring over 100 sculptures in an outdoor park near Roche Harbor. www.wbay.org
San Juan Historical Museum - Friday Harbor. Experience life as it was at the turn of the century. www.sjmuseum.org
Orcas Island Historical Museum - Eastsound. Exhibits are complemented by tours, speakers. www.orcasisland.org/~history/
The Whale Museum - An acclaimed center of Orca whale education and research..
Friday Harbor. www.whalemuseum.com
San Juan Island National Historical Park - Two sites memorializing the war that almost happened in 1859 between the US and Great Britain over a territory dispute and the shooting of a pig. http://www.nps.gov/sajh/
ISLAND NEWS & HAPPENINGS
Island's Sounder - One of two weekly newspapers covering the San Juans.
www.islandssounder.com
San Juan Islander - A very thorough internet news source of the San Juans. Excellent photos, special features, breaking news, events.
www.sanjuanislander.com
Journal of the San Juans - Current news, ads, events, archives and local message boards.
www.sanjuanjournal.com
WEATHER
Weather Underground - Current conditions and forecast. www.wunderground.com/US/WA/Friday_Harbor.html
MARINAS
Port of Friday Harbor - Kenmore Air port of call at Friday Harbor.
www.portfridayharbor.org
Roche Harbor - An award-winning marina and Kenmore Air scheduled stop on San Juan Island's west side.
www.rocheharbor.com/boating_themarina.html
Islands Marine Center - Moorage, service, parts and supplies on Lopez Island at Fisherman Bay. www.islandsmarinecenter.com
Lopez Islander Resort - 60 slip marina, rooms, restaurant on Fisherman Bay.
www.lopezislander.com
Rosario Resort - Moorage at the front door of Orcas Island's landmark, Moran Mansion. www.rosarioresort.com
Deer Harbor Marina - Moorage, accommodations, food services on Orcas Island's southwest Side. www.deerharbormarina.com
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