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

March 3, 2022 Brandee Mangan

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. Vital Elements....Of Imagination

30 1st St, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-7973 +1 360-298-0300
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Vital Elements....Of Imagination

2. Serendipity the used book place

225 A St, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-9590 +1 360-378-2665 http://sanjuanupdate.com/serendipity
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Serendipity the used book place

3. Blossom Grocery

135B Lopez Rd Corner of Village Road and Fisherman Bay Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261-8290 +1 360-468-2204 http://www.blossomgrocery.com/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Blossom Grocery

Fully stocked with all your favorite organic and GMO free grocery items as well a host of local choices from Lopez Island, Blossom Grocery is the oldest natural foods store in the San Juans. It is truly a visit that defies categorization.

4. Joe Friday's Shirt Co.

160 Spring St, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-7303 +1 360-378-3406 http://www.kings-market.com/joefriday.html
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Joe Friday's Shirt Co.

5. Just Heavenly Fudge Factory

9 Old Post Rd Suite B, Lopez Village, Lopez Island, WA 98261-7809 +1 360-468-2439 [email protected] http://justheavenlyfudge.com
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Just Heavenly Fudge Factory

We make over 150 different flavors of fresh creamy gourmet fudge. You will find something different to try every time you come by, as well as traditional all time favorites. Be sure to ask for a free taste of our delicious fudge. Our gift shop features handmade items by local Lopez Artisans and Made in Washington gourmet foods. Find the perfect gift or memento of your visit to Lopez Island from our selection of sterling silver jewelry, blown glass ornaments, toys, posters, coasters, magnets, cards, handmade soaps, T-shirts, hats and the largest selection of Lopez and San Juan Islands souvenirs. We are Lopez island Souvenir Headquarters! Lopez Island Ice Cream Parlor Come in for a cone, cup, sundae, Root Beer float, Italian cream Sodas, old fashion milkshakes or malts and Specialty Milkshakes and sundaes with add in toppings.

Reviewed By JackieJ973 - Bellingham, United States

This was our first stop when we got to Lopez. It helped the kids get through all the traveling, since they could look forward to some ice cream. And it was delicious. It had awesome flavor and great texture. We also got a slice of fudge, and it was truly amazing. I've had plenty of fudge in my life, and this fudge is really unique and special. It has such a great texture. It's just so smooth and creamy and . . . well, fudgy. Now I have to find a new recipe to make for the holidays, because my basic Kraft marshmallow fluff recipe is so inadequate. It's so dry compared to this place's fudge. We really regret waiting until we got home to try our slice. If we had tried it while we were still on the island, we would have bought so much more. You MUST try this fudge.

6. Olga Pottery

6928 Olga Road, Olga, Orcas Island, WA 98279 +1 360-376-4648 http://www.olgapottery.com
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Olga Pottery

60 1st St, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-7973 +1 360-378-9193 [email protected] http://www.firdayharborgallery.com/
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Friday Harbor Gallery

8. Island Studios

270 Spring St, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-7254 +1 360-378-6550 [email protected] http://www.islandstudios.com/
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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.

9. Darvill's Bookstore

296 Main St, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA 98245-5510 +1 360-376-2135
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Darvill's Bookstore

130 1st St S, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250-8324 +1 888-378-3222 [email protected] http://www.arcticravengallery.com/
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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

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