BEST things to do on SAN JUAN ISLANDS | Friday Harbor Washington

[@ChristineDee235]

So happy to have discovered your channel, what exciting lives! Thank you for the what to see on the San Juan Islands/Friday Harbor content.

[@WanderfulRevolution]

@@ChristineDee235 thank you for watching and coming along!

[@bryanparenteau374]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the island. I have been living in Friday Harbor for almost 25 years.

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Friday Harbor is an awesome place to live in our opinion! We do miss living on the island sometimes… Thank you for joining us!

[@meiXshit]

If I want to visit orcas island & San Juan island in the same trip, Which one do I go to first because of the ferry I'm a little confused

[@alfredselvarajah2196]

Hello, could you suggest any places where we could park our car overnight and sleep in it? Or any camp sites in Friday harbor? Thanks.

[@PatrickThreewit]

@@WanderfulRevolution It is a lot different from when I left in '93 and even more different than when I graduated from FHHS in '63 and even more different that when my parents and I moved there in '54. I moved because there were too many people. Now where I live a similar thing is happening where I live in the now second fastest growing state in America. No place left to go so I guess I'll die here.

[@exitritual]

Used to camp on Orcas and then take the ferry over to San Juan. Rented mopeds for the day and explored the island. Good times. Glad you enjoyed your visit.

[@WanderfulRevolution]

We’d love to visit more of the islands! We saw a lot of mopeds and other cool little ways to get around the island without driving… next time I’m hoping we have a bit more time!

[@sherriweber7105]

That’s a lot of lavender stuff. I would have a field day and those Alpacas are cute. Especially the babies.

[@WanderfulRevolution]

The lavender fields are so relaxing… but so is watching the alpacas!!!!!!!

[@pianogal853]

Glad to know that there are Harvest Hosts on the island

[@WanderfulRevolution]

We were glad there was one because there aren’t a whole lot of camping options!

[@KathyPetersonRealtor]

Another soothing, calming, wonderful video. Love it !!! Beautiful places ….Beautiful faces !!!! Watching your videos, I don’t remember ever hearing off color language. Kudos !!!! ❤️

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Thank you so much! We had beautiful weather to boot! Thank you for joining us!

[@sanjuanislandsrealestate]

Great video, love that you stopped at Amaro's farm!! My lovely neighbors.

[@WanderfulRevolution]

They were absolutely gracious hosts and glad we got the opportunity to stay!

[@PatrickThreewit]

In 1993, Car and driver and one passenger, Anacortes to Friday Harbor round trip was around $28. We thought that was price gouging compared to in the 60's. And it was first come first served. You could always tell tourists from locals. Tourists looked at the scenery. Locals either slept or played cards or ate their sack lunches or talked, inside.. Once in a while I would walk out on deck, but not often. The ferry we usually took was the "Evergreen State". In early years we took either the "Vashon" or the "Nisqually". Those rather small ferries were exciting in winter storms. And Shaw Island was a flag stop. California riders would ask us locals in the 50's if there were Indians on the islands. When I was 12, I caught a 56-pound ling cod off the dock of the Friday Harbor Shipyard. That same year, I named a 44-foot trolling boat as it went down the ways into the water at Jensen's Shipyard. I am now remembering the exciting life I had on that Island for so many years. Those were the days!!!

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Thank you for sharing this! We love to hear about how things have changed over the years… and that is a heck of a long cod!!!! I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that big!!!! Thank you for watching!

[@naturalflow157]

I visited the San Juan Islands and to be honest it was one of the most stunning experiences ever! I truly enjoyed the video that you created and shared with us, inspiring, nostalgic, and moving. As someone who has been struggling with life and stress lately, this has been a very nice reminder to me to get out to the world again and stop worrying too much over the things I can't control. Thank you so much for the reminder and wishing you the best on your journey.

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Hi there! Yes, the San Juans are stunning beautiful! Such a beautiful place to experience! We are so happy that you were inspired and moved by the video. We wish nothing but happiness for you! ❤️ we hope we can continue to inspire you to stop worrying and just go after those dreams! 💗

[@pianogal853]

Beautiful place for summer! A couple of years ago I did a kayaking/camping trip up there - highly recommend it!

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Thanks sounds amazing and fun!

[@juliecopelandbarrows2971]

Only been to Orcas. Best vacation ever.

[@kirkduncan1189]

Ever thought of pontoons for the van? Another beautiful trip! love lavender so many good combinations. Travel safe love y’all❤️

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Sandy won’t let me! Something about the van isn’t meant to float… that’s why we make it float! Love and miss y’all!

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi, Sandy and Jed, and thanks, Wanderful Revolution for sharing. Your video is convincing me to visit Seattle again which I visited in early July. You are fortunate to visit Alpaka farm which was not available for a tour when I called, so just took some photos of them from the road. Was it easy to book the ferry online in advance? I was required to purchase a round trip. I like that this small San Juan Island keeps the businesses local...although no Starbucks for 4 days was not what I expected. Most of the shops and restaurants close at about 7pm. I stayed right above the Friday Harbor and was fortunate to see seals pop up every morning, also deer came to the backyard. Did you have a chance to see American Bald Eagles by the lighthouse? I am a kayaker, so I paddled almost every day to see wildlife. If you ever revisit it again, I strongly recommend the whale watch tour. I was lucky enough to see 12 Orcas at Tea Party (they call) crossing the Canadian border. Very informative. Your advice is very much appreciated. Look forward to your upcoming videos. 🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🛶🛶

[@sherriweber7105]

Oh wow! I love it! I the idea of the whale watching and they used to have at the music store albums with whales singing. I had them play it fir me and it was pretty nice to listen too! I don’t blame you for wanting that take that sheep home. I know I would want to bring it home too! Oh that’s nice they have lavender coffee that must taste good. You said it smelt good. I would try that. Lavender it smells soo good. Love it soaps.

[@WanderfulRevolution]

The sheep were the cutest things ever!!!! We were really hoping to hear whales on underwater microphones but no luck!

[@Shelly-in-Tampa]

That is the shortest lighthouse I have ever seen! La Isla Bonita!!

[@WanderfulRevolution]

It’s not the size of the lighthouse Michelle!!!!! 😂

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

Those alpacas are SOOOOO cuuuute! Thanks for sharing this wonderful video…enjoyed being taken along! Safe travels!

[@WanderfulRevolution]

You are so welcome!!! We love alpacas! They are like giant cats!!! 😂

[@kalliem9496]

Awwwww love it!

[@WanderfulRevolution]

It was such a great trip!’

[@diannewade9145]

Whale watching reminded me of when our family visited Bar Harbor and went whale watching on a boat and we had the same kind of luck you guys did. Oh well at least we were both in a beautiful place. I loved the lavender place you visited. Another great adventure, thank you so much for sharing.

[@WanderfulRevolution]

You know we can’t complain to much about not seeing any whales haha. We would definitely have gone for the views alone! 🙌

[@j6sj7]

Wow, sightseeing overload in this episode! I think my fave was the alpacas... They remind me of timid dinosaurs after they've been sheered. Oops, ferry cancelled! Well at least you have your home with you and that helps you to roll with the punches, (or NOT roll). Thanks for sharing and safe, wanderful travels! -Burt in NJ

[@WanderfulRevolution]

I will always and henceforth refer to alpacas as timid dinosaurs! Having our home with us really helped! We actually talked about the scenario of us trying to find a last minute hotel room because of the ferry cancellation!!! If we couldn’t find a place to park then we would be scrambling!!!!! Thank you for coming along as always Burt!!!!

[@helenpenrith9542]

Beautiful island 🏝

[@pianogal853]

What is "normal" length for vehicles on the ferry? And what is extra height limit?

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Average vehicles are less than 22 feet and I believe the over height was anything over 7’3”

[@pianogal853]

@@WanderfulRevolution I took my Honda over on the ferry, it's about 21 feet, but not tall 😏. My Sprinter is 22 ft, but 10'5" with the kayak on top

[@lornamackenzie2525]

What a lovely journey out to the islands. I would have wanted the sheep too! What a beautiful island and so many things to see.....well worth a visit. ❤❤

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Sandy wouldn’t let me take the sheep! I’m sure it would fit in the van!!! Actually she’s the one trying to put every animal we come across in the van!!! 😂

[@gonearoundthebendPNW]

Just to correct you, there is no additional charge for over height.

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Thanks for the jnfo

[@gonearoundthebendPNW]

@@WanderfulRevolution I have a few videos on tips for getting a ferry out there when the season is busy if anyone planning on a trip. It is possible to have a bad experience trying to come and go if not prepared.

[@ai4kk]

I think I would have boondocked in the ferry parking lot. Wouldn't be the first time I've done that

[@darrenw2803]

WAIT!!! A KYLE SIGHTING!!! LOL

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Yes! A true rare beast to behold! 🤣🤣

[@darrenw2803]

@@WanderfulRevolution LMAO

[@laurenfriedman678]

Wait you guys are so funny

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Thank you??? 😂😂😂

[@lisanovich3285]

Ferry’s are always a bit random. It is part of island life, island time. Just breathe and explore. The tide comes in the tide goes out😂. Grew up traveling back and forth from Friday Harbor. It keeps you zen

[@WanderfulRevolution]

@@lisanovich3285 absolutely agree! The delay got us a little extra time which was welcomed!

[@jabberbone1]

I spent the majority of the video trying to figure out a way to turn off the insanely maniacal methamphetamine-fueled dance music, but pretty much failed.

[@WanderfulRevolution]

Yeah… sorry about that… 😂 😂 😂 this comment made me laugh so hard… thank you!!!

[@pianogal853]

Lack of crew 🤔 They got too drunk to show up 🤣

[@WanderfulRevolution]

😂 😂 😂

[@jaisonlives]

What month did you visit during? The weather looks great.

[@WanderfulRevolution]

The weather was absolutely perfect!!!! We went in late July/ early August!!!