Take Spring Street away from the Ferry Terminal and turn left onto Mullis Road. Mullis turns into Cattle Point Road. Follow Cattle Point Road all the way to the turnaround where you can park your car. There you will find a pathway to the cliff side where you can walk around and view scenery of the southern part of the Island.

As you leave Cattle Point and head North, stop at Jakle’s Lagoon and South Beach for scenic views, photos, a picnic or to rest and read a book. Stop at the Ranger Station in American Camp, one of our National Park sites, for an informative short film about the Pig War, to visit the Encampment and view a large eagle nest. There are several nice hikes to Grandma’s Cove and Mt. Finlayson.

Continue North along Cattle Point Road until you come to False Bay Drive. Turn left onto False Bay Drive and in about one mile or so the road will become dirt . False Bay will be on your left. There are a few spots to park and an opportunity to walk about and take some very scenic photos. This is a great place for Tide Pooling.

Continue along False Bay Road toward the left and the west side of the Island. This is Bailer Hill Road. (NOTE: If you turn right on Bailer Hill Road you will go to Wold Road that takes you to Pelindaba Lavender Farm.) Follow Bailer Hill Road up to Lime Kiln State Park. This is a good whale watching location, especially in the summertime and also a great place for hiking, picnics and sunsets.

As you leave Lime Kiln State Park take West Side Road. If you turn left it will take you to Mitchell Bay. If you turn right then West Side Road will dead-end into West Valley Road. Turn left on West Valley Road and along the way you will see Crystal Acres Alpaca Farm. You will see some very cute Alpacas and a great gift shop with wonderful hand knitted clothing.

States Inn and Ranch, next to the Alpaca Farm has a petting ‘zoo’ and a nice farm store. Continue along West Valley Road to English Camp, the other National Park Site. There is a very nice encampment along Garrison Bay and several nice hikes – one to the historic cemetery and to Mt. Young, with sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, Victoria and the northern San Juan Islands.

As you turn left off of West Valley Road you will end up on Roche Harbor Road which will take you directly into Roche Harbor. Here you may go kayaking, exploring, shopping, and to dinner at some quaint restaurants. There is a historical chapel, mausoleum, lime kiln and the Hotel de Haro where President Teddy Roosevelt stayed.

After you leave Roche Harbor, there is the Westcott Bay Sculpture Park on your right. There are about 130 outdoor sculptures on a large 5 acre property. As you head south on Roche Harbor Road stop at San Juan Islands Vineyards on your left. They make some wonderful estate wines. You can also visit Mona, the Islands beloved Dromedary Camel that lives in the pasture across the way from the winery.

Continue south on Roche Harbor Road back to Friday Harbor. Take a left at the stop sign onto Guard Street to Second Street. Go to the next STOP sign and make a left on Spring Street. Friday Harbor is a wonderful seaside village with lots of great shops, historic buildings and restaurants. Consider a wonderful dinner after your tour of the Island at Coho Restaurant - Fresh from the Islands Cuisine.

Lodging and Dining Friday Harbor, WA San Juan Island
Harrison House Suites and Tucker House Inn
Coho Restaurant