Grand Tour of San Juan Island – Scenic Byway               

We usually start out at the Friday Harbor Ferry Landing, through town to Argyle Street and …

Jackson Beach - Sandy beach – picnic. BBQ and wading, play volleyball, lots of driftwood. Dogs ok, please watch where you step.

American Camp - Picnic tables, fire pits, bluffs, lagoon, sand and driftwood.  Interpretive center at entrance - get map here for unique hikes.  Nice bathrooms.

South Beach - Picnic tables and grills Walk the beach, find a tidal pool, wonderful hiking.

Jakle's Lagoon - Picnic tables and grills.  Hike on Mount Finlayson for spectacular views and wildlife, mostly deer and foxes.

Cattle Point Lighthouse - Walk over windswept fields to the lighthouse.  See the restored Coast Guard radio station.  Picnic tables, BBQ.

False Bay, Bailer Hill Road.  See the Frank Lloyd Wright house

Lavender Farm - Tour lavender fields in bloom July - September.

Lime Kiln Park- Whale watching  displays describing whales, porpoises and dolphins.  Walk to the lighthouse.  High rocky banks – limited beach access.  picnic tables.

San Juan County Park - Whale watching   Gentle beach on Smallpox Bay, woods, trails, snorkeling, views of the Olympic mountains, whales and Victoria, British Columbia. Public park.  Overnight camping - 20 campsites (no RV hook-ups).  Picnic tables, BBQ, drinking water.  Small boat Ramp.  Nice bathrooms.

Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm - Beautiful alpacas on groomed meadows.

English Camp - Seasonal visitor center and exhibits, historic buildings and English garden.  Picnic tables, hiking. 

Westcott Bay Road - might see eagles lunching in the afternoon

Westcott Bay Sculpture Park – Juried sculptures allowing visitors to respond with tenderness, fear, awe, and love

Roche Harbor - Historic resort, lodging, shops, restaurants, spa, marina.  Nice bathrooms, showers and laundry facilities.

San Juan Vineyards  and Mona the Camel - Local wine tasting and charming historic schoolhouse..  Great place for a wedding.