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    Exploring Washington's Coastal Sights: A Quick Adventure to San Juan Island

    Exploring Washington's Coastal Sights: A Quick Adventure to San Juan Island
    Starts from

    Seattle

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    19

    Duration

    2 days

    Length

    140 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Seattle

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    2 days

    Length

    140 mi

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    Lena Beck

    Lena Beck

    Travel Expert

    • Explore the Washington coast by ferry.
    • Visit a museum dedicated to whales.
    • Watch the sunset over a lighthouse.
    Western Washington's coastal islands are truly spectacular. Visiting places like the San Juans, Whidbey Island, and Fidalgo Island could take up many trips. For this quick overnight, you're going to see as much as you can. You'll drive north on I-5 and take the ferry to Friday Harbor. On your way home the next day, you'll omit I-5 and drive down along the string of islands.
    Along the way, you'll visit State Parks, lighthouses, and plenty of good restaurants. Keep your eyes peeled; you may even see some whales.

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    Western Washington's coastal islands are truly spectacular. Visiting places like the San Juans, Whidbey Island, and Fidalgo Island could take up many trips. For this quick overnight, you're going to see as much as you can. You'll drive north on I-5 and take the ferry to Friday Harbor. On your way home the next day, you'll omit I-5 and drive down along the string of islands.
    Along the way, you'll visit State Parks, lighthouses, and plenty of good restaurants. Keep your eyes peeled; you may even see some whales.
    Lena Beck

    Lena Beck

    Travel Expert

    • Explore the Washington coast by ferry.
    • Visit a museum dedicated to whales.
    • Watch the sunset over a lighthouse.

    Travel itinerary

    Journey to Friday Harbor
    9 Activities

    Day 1

    71 mi19 mi

    Journey to Friday Harbor

    Today, you're taking a land-based route north to the Anacortes ferry terminal. From there, you'll journey to the beautiful island of San Juan. You'll visit a lighthouse, a whale museum, and some beautiful natural areas. Leave Seattle by 9 o'clock to make it to the ferry on time.
    22:00
    A String of Islands
    10 Activities

    Day 2

    70 mi23 mi

    A String of Islands

    You're leaving San Juan Island this morning, but don't worry — it's just so that you can go visit several other Washington Islands, such as Fidalgo and Whidbey. You're going to see several State Parks, natural areas, and even another lighthouse today, Bring your camera and enjoy.

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