17 Ways to celebrate Early Spring on San Juan Island

We all eagerly await that very early tease of Spring we get here in Washington State, when the first Daffodils and Tulips emerge, the Winter jacket gets too warm on your walk and you catch yourself smiling for no reason. It’s here. Come on up to gorgeous San Juan Island, protected by the Olympic rain shadow from much of Seattle’s dreary weather, and feel the sun on your face and the wind in your hair. Here are our favorite things to do in early Spring in Friday Harbor and on San Juan Island:

1. Deluxe Jacuzzi Suite at the Bird Rock Hotel

Perhaps you'll treat yourself to the charming San Juan Suite with a harbor view, private patio and kitchen, or the luxurious Marrowstone Suite with your own private outdoor hot tub, a king bed and a gas fireplace.

2. Sunset picnic at the Whale Watch Park

Grab your favorite take-out and a bottle of wine and head to Lime Kiln Lighthouse at sunset for a chance to see Orcas and other wildlife.

3. Facial at the Spa at Earthbox

Get your face ready for Spring with the magic touch of Amy, Earthbox’s new esthetician and spa director.

4. Cocktails overlooking Friday Harbor’s waterfront

Have a handcrafted cocktail at Downriggers while watching the sailboats bob in the water.

5. Spring blossoms at English Camp

Explore blossoming fruit trees, fields of daffodils and wildflowers on the hikes around one of San Juan Island’s National Historical Parks.

6. Wine Bar hopping in Friday Harbor

Tour Friday Harbor's six wine bars in walking distance to our hotel and let us know which is your favorite.

7. San Juan Islands Sculpture Park

Meander through 20 acres of art along a bay and through a forest.

8. Bonfire at South Beach

Embrace all the elements and some s'mores at San Juan Island's longest beach.

9. San Juan Island’s Museum of Art

Get inspired or take a class at this well curated quaint museum in Friday Harbor

10. Bike to breakfast or the Farmer’s Market

Take one of our free beach cruiser bikes for a spin around town.

11. Watch Bald Eagles on Mt Grant

San Juan Island’s highest publicly accessible mountain is home to many raptors and gives way to stunning views.

12. Taste the Spirits

Do a tasting at San Juan Distillery on Saturdays from 1-3.

13. Shuck your own oysters

Grab a dozen Olympia oysters from the Westcott Bay Seafood Farm (Saturdays from noon-3:00pm) and slurp them on your favorite beach.

14. Friday Harbor’s shops and galleries

Friday Harbor’s streets are lined with cute shops and boutiques, restaurants, museums and nine galleries; all in walking distance to the Bird Rock Hotel.

15. Tide Pools Deadman Bay

Respectfully observe the rich tidepools at Deadman Bay and enjoy the quiet and peace of this crescent shaped cove.

16. Friday Harbor Whale Museum

This hands-on natural history museum across the street from our hotel is the perfect place to start your Orca explorations.

17. Birding at the Lagoons

Bring your binoculars when hiking along the lagoons at American Camp National Historical Park and enjoy the many seabirds calling the Salish Sea their home.