San Juan Islands for First Timers

Parks, Parks, Parks

This a partial list of Island and parks I judged to be of value and worth a visit when cruising, resorts are not included;

James Island, Jones Island, Sucia, Matia, Patos, Stuart, Clark, Cypress, Saddlebag, Obstruction Pass, Spencer Spit, Odlin County Park, Doe Island, Deception Pass.

Suggested 80 mile Itinerary  (5-7 days)

The map above identifies many  (not all) common names and places

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with some locations you may have read about
This is an abbreviated version of this cruise, for the entire cruise go to
San Juan Trip for First Timers

Boat launches 

• Cap Sante  ( Anacortes)                                                
• Squalicum Harbor  ( Bellingham)
• Cornet Bay  ( Deception Pass Sate Park)

Resorts and Marinas

• Roche Harbor  (San Juan Island
• Deer Harbor   (Orcas Island)
• Rosario    (Orcas Island)
• Friday Harbor  (San Juan Island)

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