Friday Harbor Weekend on a Budget
It's a surprise to many travelers that they don't have to spend a fortune to have a great weekend on San Juan Island. Budget accommodation are available and many higher end inns sometimes run value-packed specials. Inexpensive and good food is everywhere if you know where to look, and many of the best activities on this beautiful island are absolutely free, or at least very cheap. Friday Harbor on a budget? Absolutely!
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You probably won't find a better value when it comes to lodging on San Juan Island. Family-friendly States Inn and Ranch has the comfort of a home and the privacy you expect in the best B&Bs. You can choose from an array of rooms and suites to comfortably accommodate every party from a single to a family. The spacious ranch setting provides a real get-away ambiance. An excellent full breakfast is included. This is a bit of a drive from town, but you won't find a more pleasant drive.
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Learn about all things cetacean for a ticket price from free up to six clams, depending on your age. You can browse for hours in this very educational museum and only scratch the surface of the world of these giant mammals and the ecosystem of the waters surrounding the island - the Salish Sea. The museum exhibits are appropriate for adults and kids, making this a great family experience everyone will remember for a long time.
The food is outstanding and reasonably priced for such top quality.
In the mid-1800s, a border dispute between Britian and the United States heated tempers on San Juan Island and nearly ignited a war. Fortunately, the only casualty was a pig (a real one!) but the dispute lasted for years. In the end, The USA won the island. At the San Juan Island National Historic Park, you can learn all about this qu... More >
In the mid-1800s, a border dispute between Britian and the United States heated tempers on San Juan Island and nearly ignited a war. Fortunately, the only casualty was a pig (a real one!) but the dispute lasted for years. In the end, The USA won the island. At the San Juan Island National Historic Park, you can learn all about this quirky affair and tread on the soil in the American and English camps where it all happened. A small but excellent Visitor Center at Americal Camp provides an informative lesson on "The Pig War."
Breakfast is served! Friday Harbor's busiest cafe is known among islanders and savvy visitors as THE spot for breakfast. The food is hearty and the prices reasonable. The versatile menu has heart healthy choices, such as veggie omelettes, to carnivore pleasers like chicken fried steak smothered in gravy. Rocky Bay Cafe is located in th... More >
Breakfast is served! Friday Harbor's busiest cafe is known among islanders and savvy visitors as THE spot for breakfast. The food is hearty and the prices reasonable. The versatile menu has heart healthy choices, such as veggie omelettes, to carnivore pleasers like chicken fried steak smothered in gravy. Rocky Bay Cafe is located in the heart of downtown on the main drag. A full espresso bar reminds you that Friday Harbor IS civilized.
This wonderful deli and cafe is a member of Island Certified Local. This means they are model citizens when it comes to sustainability and supporting island food producers. It also means that, here, you will have fresh ingredients and local flavors. The food is outstanding and reasonably priced for such top quality. Do save room for de... More >
This wonderful deli and cafe is a member of Island Certified Local. This means they are model citizens when it comes to sustainability and supporting island food producers. It also means that, here, you will have fresh ingredients and local flavors. The food is outstanding and reasonably priced for such top quality. Do save room for dessert!
| You can browse for hours in this very educational museum and only scratch the surface of the world of these giant mammals and the ecosystem of the waters surrounding the island - the Salish Sea. |
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