Heidi’s local guidebook
Food scene
Delicious pastries, lunch, and coffee. The breakfast pizza and the fresh bagels are my personal favorites, but everything is great!!
9 locals recommend
Cafe Demeter
80 Nichols StDelicious pastries, lunch, and coffee. The breakfast pizza and the fresh bagels are my personal favorites, but everything is great!!
To-go wood-fired oven pizza (slices and whole pies), sandwiches, and pastries.
11 locals recommend
Bakery San Juan
775 Mullis StTo-go wood-fired oven pizza (slices and whole pies), sandwiches, and pastries.
Tasty artisan pub fare right by the ferry dock.
18 locals recommend
Cask & Schooner Public House & Restaurant
1 Front StTasty artisan pub fare right by the ferry dock.
Good coffee, open Sunday and Monday (when Demeter is closed) as well as other days.
Crows Nest Coffee Shoppe
127 Spring StGood coffee, open Sunday and Monday (when Demeter is closed) as well as other days.
Golden Triangle
140 First St NTasty and quick thai food.
The place for a summertime burger and fries. Take them to Jackson's Beach or the dock to eat for a scenic view.
Vic's Drive In
25 Second St SThe place for a summertime burger and fries. Take them to Jackson's Beach or the dock to eat for a scenic view.
Sightseeing
My favorite spot for a hike. Shorter or longer options with beautiful lagoon, beach, and forest views. Deer, fox, rabbits, eagles, and even whales are not uncommon to spot here.
Mount Finlayson
My favorite spot for a hike. Shorter or longer options with beautiful lagoon, beach, and forest views. Deer, fox, rabbits, eagles, and even whales are not uncommon to spot here.
Stunning no matter the weather! Hike all the way from American camp to the lighthouse next to the waves.
South Beach
Anacortes - Friday HarborStunning no matter the weather! Hike all the way from American camp to the lighthouse next to the waves.
Keep an eye out for whales while you have a scenic picnic and a hike.
39 locals recommend
Lime Kiln Point State Park
1567 West Side RdKeep an eye out for whales while you have a scenic picnic and a hike.
Take a stroll through the grounds and discover how one pig caused an international standoff lasting 13 years.
12 locals recommend
English Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park
Take a stroll through the grounds and discover how one pig caused an international standoff lasting 13 years.
Another lovely hike with views and wildlife, close to English Camp National Park. ~45 minutes up and down.
Young Hill
Another lovely hike with views and wildlife, close to English Camp National Park. ~45 minutes up and down.
Have a stroll and learn about the 1859-1872 occupation of this area by American soldiers. Beautiful views and wildlife abound.
19 locals recommend
American Camp Visitor Center | San Juan Island National Historic Park
4668 Cattle Point RdHave a stroll and learn about the 1859-1872 occupation of this area by American soldiers. Beautiful views and wildlife abound.
Local Spots
When the urge to thrift comes on strong, stop in to sort through the junk. Maybe you'll find a treasure! (or you won't find anything but you might meet a friendly deer named lil' girl, who can know?)
Community Treasures
6739 Roche Harbor RdWhen the urge to thrift comes on strong, stop in to sort through the junk. Maybe you'll find a treasure! (or you won't find anything but you might meet a friendly deer named lil' girl, who can know?)
Come listen to live music, get a bite to eat or some salad fixings for later, and check out what local farmers and artisans have to offer.
10 locals recommend
Friday Harbor Farmer's Market
351358037000Come listen to live music, get a bite to eat or some salad fixings for later, and check out what local farmers and artisans have to offer.