What is the best time of year to see orcas in San Juan Islands?
What is the best time of year to see orcas in San Juan Islands?
What is the best month to see the whales? - Peak season is considered the summer months of mid-June through early September. During this time, we see whales (orcas, humpbacks and/or minke) on over 90% of our tours. There are whales here year round, but much less predictably so outside the summer months.
How many days do you need in San Juan Islands?
Stay for two days to enjoy the full breadth of island life with morning mist rolling through the farmlands and fiery sunsets over the water. Consider visiting during the week to avoid larger weekend crowds and spend time island-hopping between activities on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Island.
Which is better Orcas Island or San Juan Island?
As we eluded to above, Orcas Island is larger than San Juan Island. With a bit more real estate, the lack of and incorporated town and and a more aggressive terrain with dense Northwest woodland, Orcas Island feels pretty secluded, more remote and, depending on your perspective, more relaxing than San Juan Island.15 Feb 2017
How cold does it get in the San Juan Islands?
Winter daytime temperatures are usually in the upper 30s to low to mid 40s, with nighttime temperatures slightly above freezing. Although the thermometer will drop below freezing, with subsequent hard frosts, it rarely falls below the mid to upper 20s.1 Mar 2015
How long is the ferry ride to San Juan Islands?
Seattle to San Juan Island and Friday Harbor Ferry The 3 hours and 45 minutes ferry ride through the Salish Sea will take you past Whidbey Island and underneath historic Deception Pass bridge before arriving in Friday Harbor.
How much is the ferry to San Juan Islands?
The round-trip fare is $59 for adults and $39 for children ages 6 to 12. These passenger ferries operate between mid-May and early September. You can also get from Sea-Tac Airport or downtown Seattle to the San Juan Islands ferry terminal in Anacortes on the Airporter Shuttle (tel.
Can you drive to the San Juan Islands?
If you are coming from out-of-state, fly into SEA (Seattle-Tacoma) or Bellingham airport in Washington, or even Vancouver or Victoria's* airports in Canada. From there, you can drive to Anacortes, WA and board a Washington State Ferry that will take you to the San Juan Islands.
How many islands comprise the San Juan Islands?
There are 172 named islands and reefs in San Juan County. Three ferry served Islands, San Juan Island (with the county seat Friday Harbor), Orcas Island, and Lopez Island are the most populous and host the vast majority of lodging and dining options and tourism activities.
How many of the San Juan Islands are inhabited?
20 islands
What islands are included in the San Juan Islands?
- San Juan Island.
- Orcas Island.
- Lopez Island.
- Shaw Island.
- Blakely Island.
- Decatur Island.
- Waldron Island.
- Stuart Island.
Why is it called San Juan Islands?
The name "San Juan" originates from the 1791 expedition of Francisco de Eliza, who named the archipelago Isla y Archipiélago de San Juan to honor his patron sponsor, Juan Vicente de Güemes Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo, 2nd Count of Revillagigedo. The island saw seasonal use for salmon fishing.
Who owns the San Juan Islands?
the United States Washington state
Who lives on Lopez Island?
It's emblematic of Lopez, which is about half as big as the others and, with about 2,400 year-round residents, has half the population of its next most-populous sister, Orcas. It seems the Lopez populace is still rooted in a time when everyone knew everyone else.1 Aug 2012