San Juan Islands Family Travel Guide
- San Juan Islands Overview
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- San Juan Islands Adventure Trips
- San Juan Islands Airports
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- Pictures of San Juan Islands
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Family Destinations Near San Juan Islands
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Gulf Islands,
BC
(28 mi.) -
Vancouver,
BC
(50 mi.) -
Seattle,
WA
(72 mi.) -
Olympic National Park,
WA
(83 mi.) -
Vancouver Island,
BC
(112 mi.)
Pacific Coast Family States/Provinces
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The San Juan Islands, Washington (Maia/Wikimedia)
San Juan Islands Family Travel Tips
- Get friendly with whales on a tour with Discovery Sea Kayaks.
- Dig for clams and play on a driftwood-covered beach at Spencer Spit State Park.
- Watch and listen to orcas at Lime Kiln Point State Park.
Family Overview: San Juan Islands, Washington
The San Juan Islands, located in the Pacific Northwest and a part of the state of Washington, are the United States'portion of what's known as the San Juan Archipelago (Canada's share are called the Gulf Islands). Of the many islands only 15 are accessible by public ferry, six on the American side. The Washington State Ferries system takes vehicles and passengers from Anacortes, Washington to four of the six inhabited U.S. islands: Lopez, Shaw, Orcas, and San Juan. Private, seasonal, passenger-only ferries travel to more islands.
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Distance: 10.8 mi.
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Distance: 10.8 mi.
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Airports
Major Airports near San Juan Islands
| Distance (mi.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | 45.4 map | |
| Seattle/Tacoma International Airport | 82.1 map | |
| Portland International Airport | 205.2 map |
Other Smaller Airports near San Juan Islands
| Distance (mi.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rosario SPB | 10.1 map | |
| Eastsound Orcas Island Airport | 15.5 map | |
| Victoria International Airport | 20.6 map |
Flight Deals to San Juan Islands
| Originating | From |
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| Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver (YVR) | $281 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver (YVR) | $281 |
| San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (YVR) | $373 |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Vancouver (YVR) | $464 |
| New York City (NYC) to Vancouver (YVR) | $546 |
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