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5 San Juan Islands

Scattered between the Washington mainland and
Vancouver Island, the San Juan archipelago consists
of over 700 islands, 176 of them named. Ferries sail
from Anacortes to the four largest islands – Lopez,
Shaw, Orcas, and San Juan. Affectionately called
“Slopez” because of its laid-back nature, Lopez’s
gently rolling roads, numerous stopping points,
and friendly drivers make it a popular destination
for cycling. Horseshoe-shaped Orcas, the hilliest WALDRON
ISLAND
island in the chain, offers breathtaking views from Sailboats in the Channel Waldron
atop 2,409-ft (734-m) Mount Constitution. The best Sailors love the many harbors
and good winds in the
destination for walk-on passengers, San Juan Island San Juan Channel.
is home to Friday Harbor, the largest town in
the archipelago. The nationally renowned Whale
Museum is located here. Primarily residential,
Shaw Island has very limited visitor facilities.

Victoria

Roche
Harbor J San Juan Channel

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SAN JUAN
ISLAND
Lime Kiln
Point State
Park
. Roche Harbor
A charming seaside village, Roche Harbor features a
marina, Victorian gardens, a chapel, and the historic
Hotel de Haro, built in 1886.

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Lime Kiln Point State Park
This state park, with its picturesque lighthouse, is the only park in the
country dedicated to whale-watching.

For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp632–3 and pp634–5

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