How to get to Friday Harbor
We will meet you at our shop in downtown Friday Harbor so all you have to do is get here! The most common ways to get to Friday Harbor from the Seattle area are:
Drive your own car, a rental or take the Airporter Shuttle to Anacortes (about 2 hours from Seattle and then walk-on (highly recommended - no ferry lines) or drive-on the Washington State Ferry to Friday Harbor (just over 1 hour). As of January 5th 2015 the Washington State Ferry system accepts reservations. Reservations are highly recommended if you plan on bringing your vehicle to the islands. Visit this website to make ferry reservations. Reservations are not required if you plan on leaving your car in Anacortes and "walking on" the ferry.
Board the Victoria Clipper as a walk-on from downtown Seattle and get off in Friday Harbor (about 3-3.5 hours).
Take a flight with Kenmore Air from downtown Seattle or the SeaTac International Airport to Friday Harbor (about 40 minutes).

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Driving to Friday Harbor from the Seattle Area
Head north on I-5 just past Mt. Vernon. Take exit 230, (Highway 20) westbound to Anacortes-San Juan Ferry. Follow "Anacortes-San Juan Ferry" signs. Drive through Anacortes and turn left at the light next to Safeway. Continue on this road until you come to the Washington State Ferry terminal. Park your car at the terminal and walk-on as a foot passenger or drive-on with your car. If you plan to drive on the ferry you should arrive at the ferry terminal 90 minutes to 2 hours in advance depending on the day.(Total Drive Time from 2 hours). We plan our kayak tours around the ferry schedule.
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Driving to Friday Harbor from Bellingham or Vancouver, B.C.
Head south on I-5 until Burlington, if you reach Mt. Vernon you have gone to far. Take exit 230, (Highway 20) westbound to Anacortes-San Juan Ferry. Follow "Anacortes-San Juan Ferry" signs. Drive through Anacortes and turn left at light at Safeway. Continue on this road until you come to the Washington State Ferry terminal. Park your car at the terminal and walk-on as a foot passenger or drive-on with your car. You will be kayaking Washington State so you will not need a passport. If you plan to drive on the ferry you should arrive at the ferry terminal 90 minutes to 3 hours in advance depending on the day. Total Drive Time from Bellingham: 1 hour. Total Drive Time from Vancouver, B.C.: 2 hours plus border crossing time of 30 min.- 1 hour
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Shuttling to Friday Harbor from Seattle to the Washington State Ferry Terminal in Anacortes
Gray Line - (800) 426-7532 ...bus service from downtown Seattle to Anacortes. Then you take the Washington State Ferry to San Juan Island where you will find your kayaking Washington tour.
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Shuttling to Friday Harbor from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the Washington State Ferry Terminal in Anacortes
Airporter Shuttle - (800) 448-8443 ...scheduled shuttle service from the Seattle airport to Anacortes.
Bellair Shuttle - (800) 235-5247 ...chartered shuttle service from the airport to Anacortes.
Via the land to Sidney, B.C....
Gray Line - (800) 426-7532 ...bus service from downtown Victoria, B.C.
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Boating to Friday Harbor from Anacortes
Washington State Ferries - (800) 84-FERRY or (206)464-6400 ...the main access for foot-passengers, bicycles, cars, boats, motor homes. This is the most common way to get to your San Juan Island sea kayaking adventure.
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Boating to Friday Harbor from from downtown Seattle
Victoria Clipper (San Juan Explorer) - (800) 888-2535 ...foot-passenger only ferry.
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Boating to Friday Harbor from Bellingham
San Juan Island Shuttle Express - (360) 671-1137 ...seasonal foot-passenger only ferry.
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Boating to Friday Harbor from Everett
Mosquito Fleet - (206) 787-6400 ...seasonal foot-passenger only ferry.
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Boating to Friday Harbor from Port Townsend
Puget Sound Express - (360) 385-5288 ...seasonal foot-passenger only ferry.
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Boating to Friday Harbor from Sidney, B.C., which is about 30 minutes from Victoria, B.C. on Vancouver Island.
Washington State Ferries - (800) 84-FERRY or (206)464-6400 ...the main access for foot-passengers, bicycles, cars, boats, motor homes...
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Boating to Friday Harbor from Victoria, B.C.
Victoria Clipper (San Juan Explorer) - (800) 888-2535 or (206) 448-5000 or (250) 382-8100
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Flying to Friday Harbor...
Friday Harbor Seaplanes - (425) 277-1590 ... Departing from South Lake Washington in Renton; Friday Harbor Seaplanes provides scheduled and charter seaplane flights to and from Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor, the San Juan Islands and Seattle. Whether you are going to enjoy a whale watching or kayaking tour or just itching to get up to the islands for a day trip or overnight adventure, getting to San Juan Island has never been easier and more affordable from Seattle.
Kenmore Air - (800) 543-9595 ...float plane service from Lake Union and Lake Washington in the Seattle area
San Juan Airlines - 800-874-4434 ...float plane and regular service near Sea-Tac International Airport. If you do not want to rent a car, this is a common way to get to your kayaking vacation.
San Juan Islands Travel Information
Crystal Seas is here to make kayaking in the San Juan Islands a highlight of your vacation! With the exception of a few of our Washington kayak tours which involve inns and/or biking, all of our tours start from San Juan Island. We offer complimentary pick-up in Friday Harbor as part of our kayak tours so all you have to do is get yourself there. Please don't hesitate to call us if you have any questions or just want to run your San Juan Island kayaking plans by us. Thanks and enjoy kayaking Washington State and the beautiful San Juan Islands.

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Accommodations on San Juan Island
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1870 Lampard Vacation Rental http://www.1870lampard.com (360) 378-6144
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Argyle House Bed & Breakfast www.argylehouse.net 360-378-4084
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Best Western Friday Harbor Suites www.fridayharborsuites.com 360-378-3031
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Blair House Bed & Breakfast www.fridayharborlodging.com 360-472-1062
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Bird Rock Hotel http://www.birdrockhotel.com 360-378-5848
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Discovery Inn www.discovery-inn.com 360-378-2000
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Earthbox Motel & Spa www.earthboxmotel.com 360-378-4000
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Friday Harbor House www.fridayharborhouse.com 360-378-8455
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Friday Harbor Lights www.fridayharborlights.com 360-378-4317
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Harrison House Suites B&B www.harrisonhousesuites.com 360-378-3587
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Highland Inn www.highlandinn.com 360-378-9450
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Hillside House www.hillsidehouse.com 360-378-4730
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Inn To The Woods Bed & Breakfast www.inntothewoods.com 360-378-3367
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The Island Inn at 123 West Friday Harbor 360 378 4400
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Juniper Lane Guest House www.juniperlaneguesthouse.com 360-378-7761
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Kirk House www.kirkhouse.net 360-378-3757
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Lakedale Resort www.lakedale.com 360-378-2350
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Lonesome Cove Resort www.lonesomecove.com 360-378-4477
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Marina Inn Hotel Anacortes www.MarinaInnWa.com 800-231-5198
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Nichols Street Suites www.lodging-fridayharbor.com 360-378-2638
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Olympic Lights www.olympiclights.com 360-378-3186
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The Orca Inn orcainnwa.com 360-378-2724
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Snug Harbor Resort www.snugresort.com 360-378-4762
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Tucker House B & B, with Cottages www.tuckerhouse.com 360-378-2783
Trumpeter Inn www.trumpeterinn.com 360-378-3884
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Wharfside B&B www.slowseason.com 360-378-5661
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Wayfarer's Rest www.rockisland.com/~wayfarersrest 360-378-6428
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Activities on San Juan Island
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San Juan Excursions - Whale & Wildlife Cruises aboard the classic yacht 'Odyssey' - www.watchwhales.com 360-378-6636
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Susie's Moped Rentals www.susiesmopeds.com 360-378-5244
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Island Bicycles www.islandbicycles.com 360-378-4941
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The Whale Museum www.whalemuseum.org 360-378-4710
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San Juan Golf & Country Club www.sanjuangolfandcountryclub.com 360-378-2254
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San Juan Vineyards www.sanjuanvineyards.com 360-378-9463
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Simply San Juan Guide www.simply-san-juan.com
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San Juan Islands Real Estate
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Chris Spaulding San Juan Islands Real Estate
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Greg King & Company www.gregkingsanjuan.com
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Island Dream Team www.islanddreamteam.com
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Restaurants on San Juan Island
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Backdoor Kitchen www.backdoorkitchen.com 360-378-9540
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Coho Restaurant www.cohorestaurant.com 360-378-6330
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Downriggers www.downriggerssanjuan.com 360-378-2700
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Duck Soup Inn www.ducksoupinn.com 360-378-4878
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Friday Harbor House www.fridayharborhouse.com 360-378-8455
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Vinny's Ristorante www.vinnysfridayharbor.com/ 360-378-1934
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Baby Sitting Service
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Island Sitters 360-298-4052
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Shopping in Friday Harbor
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Dominique's www.dominiquesclothing.com 360-378-6454
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Funk & Junk Antiques www.rockisland.com/~funkon 360-378-2638
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The Garuda & I www.thegarudaandi.com 360-378-3733
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Griffin Bay Bookstore www.griffinbaybook.com 360-378-5511
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Other
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Lorne Paulson Construction - www.lornepaulsonconstruction.com 360-298-0690
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Friday Harbor Tesla Eco Taxi - Friday Harbor Tesla Eco Taxi 360 777 7572
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