What to do and see in San Juan Islands, San Juan Islands: The Best Art Galleries

November 24, 2021 Sheron Bogner

Start your Pacific Northwest vacation in style, with a seaplane or ferry ride to the San Juan Islands from Seattle. It’s the ultimate way to take in the beauty of this region that Mother Nature has so abundantly blessed. You have a choice of three alluring islands – Lopez, the most rural, a mix of rolling farmland and beaches; Orcas, the largest of the San Juan Islands and replete with verdant mountains and placid lakes; and San Juan Island, where vibrant Friday Harbor welcomes ferry and seaplane guests and offers an array of charming accommodations and gourmet eateries.

Whether it’s whale-watching and sea kayaking, touring an art gallery or browsing a local farmers’ market, the San Juan Islands offer pleasing diversions for every age and interest. For the best chance to view orca whales and other sea life, plan your trip between April and September – a number of tour operators are available throughout the islands. Rev up your energy level with biking tours through rolling meadows and farmland, go birding on San Juan Island, hike the region’s modest mountains – offering outstanding vistas from the top – or go charter fishing for the day. Other favorites include hiking to Lime Kiln Lighthouse on San Juan Island, taking a scenic flight over the area, attending an outdoor summer concert in the park and horseback riding.


Restaurants in San Juan Islands

1. Island Studios

270 Spring St, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-7254 +1 360-378-6550 [email protected] http://www.islandstudios.com/
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49 reviews

Island Studios

Reviewed By kiffieh - Belleair Beach, United States

Our third year in a row to San Juan Islands, and we always look forward to browsing and buying something at Island Studios! Very nice people work there and they are helpful.

130 1st St S, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-8324 +1 888-378-3222 [email protected] http://www.arcticravengallery.com/
Excellent
73%
Good
25%
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Arctic Raven Gallery

Reviewed By Islandwoman123 - Friday Harbor, United States

This is a gem of a Native PNW gallery. The owner Lee Brooks deals directly with the artists, visits reservations all the way to Alaska to find the best artists and works available . Highly recommended for quality and fair prices

315 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-9556 +1 360-378-3060 [email protected] http://www.waterworksgallery.com
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Terrible
7%
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

WaterWorks Gallery

WaterWorks Galley is San Juan Island’s premiere gallery for contemporary artwork. Established in 1985 with the concept of showcasing artists based in the the Pacific Northwest and the San Juan Islands. A recent addition is Art jewelry. The work of the gallery’s painters and sculptors reflect the unique Northwest experience. Artists and their visions evolve and change, stimulated by the changing times we live in. Cheers

4. Orcas Island Artworks

11 Point Lawrence Rd Olga Rd and Point Lawrence Road, Olga, Orcas Island, WA 98279-9607 +1 360-376-4408 [email protected] http://www.orcasartworks.com
Excellent
70%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Orcas Island Artworks

A treasured Orcas Island destination for visitors and locals alike, the Artworks offers one of the finest selections of local art and crafts in the San Juan Islands. We represent over 45 Orcas Island artists and craftspeople. Established in 1981, our co-op shares its historic building, a renovated strawberry packing plant, with the Catkin Cafe, an all-scratch kitchen offering a menu that changes with the seasons and featuring island-grown produce and house made pastries. Located two miles past Moran State Park in the hamlet of Olga, the Artworks is a short walk from the boat-accessible Olga public dock.

Reviewed By DigginWA - Edmonds, United States

Tooling around the island we pulled in at Orcas Island Artworks, grateful to find something open on a Wednesday in November. Wow, what a nice selection of works from local artists--painting, photography, jewelry, textiles, outdoor sculpture ... I recommend you take the trip down to Olga and stop in at Artworks.

180 1st St S, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-8324 +1 360-370-7037 http://www.harborsong7.com/home.html
Excellent
57%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

6. Crow Valley Pottery

2274 Orcas Valley Road, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA 98245 +1 360-376-4260 http://www.crowvalley.com
Excellent
63%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

257 Calle de San Justo, San Juan Island, WA 00901-1912 +(1)787. [email protected] http://www.artificeartgallery.com:
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1.5 based on 2 reviews

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