ACTIVITIES
Whale watching at Lime Kiln Point, kayaking past rocky headlands, and the lively waterfront of Friday Harbor make this island the heart of the archipelago.
LODGING
Friday Harbor House perches above the marina, while scattered B&Bs and waterfront inns offer a quieter stay among lavender fields and forests.
DINING
Dungeness crab, local oysters, and island-grown lavender flavors define the Friday Harbor restaurant scene — all steps from the ferry landing.