Lisa's Guidebook
My favorite parks
These parks have so many various qualities I love, but most of all, each has different hiking experiences, flora and fauna.
Lime Kiln Point State Park
1567 West Side RdSan Juan County Park
15 San Juan Park RdThis is such an amazing park with easy rambling trails and gorgeous views… it has a totally different landscape than the rest of the island and the wildlife and flora change each season! Be sure to look for the short eared owls in the winter at sunset and dusk. Also shrike in the late winter along Redoubt Rd… such a treat to see the elusive “butcher bird”. Also on a rare occasion we have had a visit from the Burrowing owl in the late winter early spring. And then of course there are the famous Fox of American Camp that have made their dens here for decades.
American Camp Access West
This is such an amazing park with easy rambling trails and gorgeous views… it has a totally different landscape than the rest of the island and the wildlife and flora change each season! Be sure to look for the short eared owls in the winter at sunset and dusk. Also shrike in the late winter along Redoubt Rd… such a treat to see the elusive “butcher bird”. Also on a rare occasion we have had a visit from the Burrowing owl in the late winter early spring. And then of course there are the famous Fox of American Camp that have made their dens here for decades.
Neighborhoods
Roche Harbor
Friday Harbor
Food scene
If you want a “locals” experience this is where to go! Check the website for open Saturday’s in the Winter…. rest of the year every Saturday 9:30am to 1:00pm. You’ll find fresh local produce, meat, crafts, and fine art.
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Friday Harbor Farmer's Market
351358037000If you want a “locals” experience this is where to go! Check the website for open Saturday’s in the Winter…. rest of the year every Saturday 9:30am to 1:00pm. You’ll find fresh local produce, meat, crafts, and fine art.
Best breakfast on the Island. There is usually a small wait for a table, but worth it.
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Rocky Bay Cafe
225 Spring StBest breakfast on the Island. There is usually a small wait for a table, but worth it.
Friday Harbor House
130 West StThis is my go to place for a really nice meal out.