After your first visit to San Juan Island, you may ask yourself if it's enough to stay at a Friday Harbor Bed and Breakfast or if you should open one of your own. This charming Washington town is the perfect destination for people who want to get away from the modern rat race, enjoy a taste of small town America, and still have a wide choice of things to enjoy.
The island of San Juan was once owned by the Hudson Bay Company, which made its name in the fur trade but which ran a salmon cannery here. The town got its name from a man who came to work in the cannery but who stayed to settle. Once a major fruit and vegetable source for the mainland, the town (the county seat) depends on tourism now. Fortunately, it is such a scenic spot that visitors flock to it, especially in the summer.
The town has a permanent population of between 2,000 and 3,000 people, according to census records. The pace is slow; visitors are encouraged to take time to stroll along the beaches, look at the sea and the sky, gaze at the mountains, and take a deep breath of serenity.
Getting to the town involves a ferry, a commercial airplane, a seaplane, or a boat. Once on San Juan, visitors can proceed to their lodging on foot - the town is about two miles square - or by taxi, if they didn't bring their car over on the ferry. There are many kinds of accommodation, and the B&Bs are very popular. Reservations are pretty much essential, with a lot of advance planning for the summer months.
B$Bs come in many different ways here. Some hotel chains claim to offer an authentic B&B experience. They promise to achieve this with luxurious rooms, private gardens, and gourmet breakfast buffets. One private home offers a single suite for those who really value their privacy and want individual attention.
To pick and choose, there are great photo galleries and amenity descriptions online. You can see bedrooms, private balconies, charming gardens, and magnificent views of water, mountains, garden walks, and sunsets. Customer reviews that may help you make a selection are posted for each registered inn. There are gracious cottages, vintage Victorians, and more contemporary accommodations - something for every taste.
Many places have unobstructed views of the water. One is even on a boat. This cabin cruiser has all the charm and comfort you could ask for; it's just that the bedrooms are below decks while the easy chairs are on top. The marina is a fun place to be - busy but peaceful.
This vacation destination is great for doing as little or as much as you like. You can just sit back and absorb the peace and quiet or get out to see the sights. These include two species of whale, which you might spot from one of the beach or from a boat during a wildlife tour. There's hiking, kayaking, bird watching, and more in the national parks, and shopping, museums, galleries, entertainment, and dining in town.
The island of San Juan was once owned by the Hudson Bay Company, which made its name in the fur trade but which ran a salmon cannery here. The town got its name from a man who came to work in the cannery but who stayed to settle. Once a major fruit and vegetable source for the mainland, the town (the county seat) depends on tourism now. Fortunately, it is such a scenic spot that visitors flock to it, especially in the summer.
The town has a permanent population of between 2,000 and 3,000 people, according to census records. The pace is slow; visitors are encouraged to take time to stroll along the beaches, look at the sea and the sky, gaze at the mountains, and take a deep breath of serenity.
Getting to the town involves a ferry, a commercial airplane, a seaplane, or a boat. Once on San Juan, visitors can proceed to their lodging on foot - the town is about two miles square - or by taxi, if they didn't bring their car over on the ferry. There are many kinds of accommodation, and the B&Bs are very popular. Reservations are pretty much essential, with a lot of advance planning for the summer months.
B$Bs come in many different ways here. Some hotel chains claim to offer an authentic B&B experience. They promise to achieve this with luxurious rooms, private gardens, and gourmet breakfast buffets. One private home offers a single suite for those who really value their privacy and want individual attention.
To pick and choose, there are great photo galleries and amenity descriptions online. You can see bedrooms, private balconies, charming gardens, and magnificent views of water, mountains, garden walks, and sunsets. Customer reviews that may help you make a selection are posted for each registered inn. There are gracious cottages, vintage Victorians, and more contemporary accommodations - something for every taste.
Many places have unobstructed views of the water. One is even on a boat. This cabin cruiser has all the charm and comfort you could ask for; it's just that the bedrooms are below decks while the easy chairs are on top. The marina is a fun place to be - busy but peaceful.
This vacation destination is great for doing as little or as much as you like. You can just sit back and absorb the peace and quiet or get out to see the sights. These include two species of whale, which you might spot from one of the beach or from a boat during a wildlife tour. There's hiking, kayaking, bird watching, and more in the national parks, and shopping, museums, galleries, entertainment, and dining in town.
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