Things to Do
Food and Drink
Lime Kiln Cafe - https://www.rocheharbor.com/dining/lime-kiln-cafe-menu/ The doughnuts are the best treat in Roche Harbor.
The Market Chef - https://www.marketcheffridayharbor.com/menu A staple every time we visit San Juan Island. The Spicy Italian sandwich is our favorite.
The Crows Nest Coffee Shop - 27 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 The skinniest coffee shop you’ll ever see.
Madronne Cellars - https://www.madronecellars.com/madrone-bar-kitchen Our favorite winery on the island. They have a tasting room in Friday Harbor.
McMillin’s Dining Room - https://www.rocheharbor.com/dining/ This is who will be catering the wedding. The restaurant is in Roche Harbor and has great steak and seafood.
Tenth House - https://www.tenthhousesji.com/ Italian restaurant in Friday Harbor.
San Juan Island Brewery - https://www.sanjuanbrew.com/ Brewpub in Friday Harbor.
Bakery San Juan - https://www.bakerysanjuan.com/
Whale Watching
San Juan Safaris - https://www.sanjuansafaris.com/ This company takes off from Roche Harbor so it is a good option for those staying near the resort.
San Juan Excursions - https://www.watchwhales.com/index.html
Maya’s Legacy Whale Watching - https://sanjuanislandwhalewatch.com/
Around Roche Harbor
Afterglow Spa - https://www.rocheharbor.com/spa/
Sculpture Park - https://www.rocheharbor.com/experiences/sculpture-park/
Kayaking - https://www.sanjuanislandoutfitters.com/
Colors Ceremony - https://www.rocheharbor.com/colors-schedule/
Tennis, Pickleball, Bocce, Disc Golf, Pool and much more - https://www.rocheharbor.com/experiences/
Hikes and Parks
Lime Kiln State Park - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lime-kiln-state-park A costal park minutes south of Roche Harbor with a lighthouse.
Young Hill - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/young-hill#trip-report-listing-header Just down the road from Roche Harbor, this 2.2 mile roundtrip hike has a nice view at the top.
San Juan Island National Historic Park - https://www.nps.gov/sajh/index.htm A park in the southeast corner of the island with historical sites, beaches and hiking trails.
Others Islands and On the Way
Tacos Tecalitlan - 702 N Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA 98233 We have been on more dates here than anywhere else. You are required to order the chicharron burrito. This is a great lunch before taking the ferry.
Schuh Farms - https://schuhfarmswa.com/ Fresh produce and amazing pies if you want to stop outside of Mount Vernon on the way to the ferry.
Mount Constitution - https://moranstatepark.com/mount-constitution/ The tallest point on Orcas Island and all of the San Juans. You can drive up here and see all the way to Bellingham, Anacortes and Vancouver Island.
Lone Pine Larder - https://www.lonepinelarder.com/ A great lunch spot on Orcas Island.
Museums
San Juan Island Museum of Art - https://www.sjima.org/
San Juan Historical - https://www.sjmuseum.org/
The Whale Museum - https://whalemuseum.org/
San Juan Aviation Museum - 800 Franklin Drive, Friday Harbor, Washington