Friday Harbor, WA

united states

Friday Harbor is the charming county seat of San Juan Island, reachable only by Washington State Ferry from Anacortes (about an hour) or private boat. Most visitors drive Highway 20 west from I-5 to catch the ferry, making this a popular escape for Seattle and Vancouver area residents. The compact downtown sits right at the ferry dock, surrounded by Douglas firs and frequent orca sightings. The original 1860s lime kiln still stands at Lime Kiln Point State Park, where workers once burned limestone into building mortar.