Named “Washington State’s Top Attraction” in the 2017 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, San Juan Island is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest.
Once a mountain range carved out by glaciers, the 100-million-year-old San Juan Islands are now an archipelago home to stunning windswept grasslands, Madrona-filled forests and a flurry of fun activities ranging from hiking and beachcombing to kayaking and sailing.
The area is also world-renowned for sealife and wildlife. As you cruise through the channels surrounding the island, you’ll have a chance to catch sight of orca and humpback whales as well as porpoises. Combine these features with terrific inns and resorts and it is easy to see why the island is such a popular retreat.