Lopez Island

Orcas Island

San Juan Island

San Juans in the News

The San Juan Islands have received some great media coverage lately!  See what everyone's saying about Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands.

 

2009

Sierra, "Empty Sound," November/December - The Whale Museum, Discovery Sea Kayaks, Western Prince

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2010, "World's Top 10 Cycling Routes," November

USAToday"Traveling with the Stars: Giuliana and Bill Rancic," October 19 - The Whale Museum, Pelindaba Lavender 

Toronto Star, "Escape to San Juans," October 5 - Duck Soup Inn, Coho Restaurant, Tucker House Inn, San Juan Excursions, Roche Harbor, Afterglow Roche Harbor Spa, Crystal Seas Kayaking, Shearwater Sea Kayak Tours, Best Western Friday Harbor Suites, Earthbox Motel & Spa, Bird Rock Hotel, Juniper Lane Guest House, Bayside Cottages, Moran State Park, San Juan Island National Historical Park, Westcott Bay Sculpture Park

National Geographic Adventure, "100 Best Adventure Towns," October - Eastsound, Moran State Park, Shearwater Sea Kayak Tours, Turtleback Farm Inn 

Sea Kayaker, "Washington's San Juan Islands: A Rainshadow Archipelago," October 

American Spirit, "Haven for History: Venture to Friday Harbor, Washington," September/October - San Juan Island National Historical Park, The Whale Museum, Roche Harbor, San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Sculpture Park

Bridal Guide, "Islands in the Stream," September/October  

western journey, "Island Respite," September/October - Bay Cafe', Crow Valley Pottery, Mount Constitution, The Whale Museum, Pelindaba Lavender, San Juan Island National Historical Parks, Moran State Park, Lakedale Resort, Christina's, Roche Harbor, Lime Kiln Point State Park

western journey, "No dog left behind," September/October - Downtown Dog, Moran State Park, San Juan Island National Historical Park, Harrison House Suites Bed & Breakfast

The Seattle Times, "Washington's best: Five top towns for outdoor jocks and nature lovers," September 24 - Eastsound, Moran State Park

Smart Meetings, "Unbridled Beauty: Good vibes and great meetings in the Pacific Northwest," September - San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Sculpture Park 

Woman's World, "Have summer fun in the San Juan Islands!," August 24 - Pelindaba Lavender, Lime Kiln Point State Park, Roche Harbor, Lopez Island, Mount Constitution, Moran Mansion

KING 5 Evening Magazine, "Just a ferry away: Orcas Island," August 6 - Deer Harbor Charters, Moran State Park, Turtleback Farm Inn

Travel + Leisure, "Top Islands in the Continental U.S. & Canada," August

National Geographic Traveler, "Great Long Weekends," July/August - San Juan Vineyards

The Bark, "Dogpatch: Summertime Travel, Tips, Lists, Cool Digs," July/August - Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast, Pebble Cove Farm

The Wall Street Journal, "Seattle's Hotel Scene Perks Up," featuring the San Juans, July 31 - Friday Harbor House, Ferry Landing Suites, San Juan Excursions, Discovery Sea Kayaks

KING 5 Evening Magazine, "The organ of Rosario Resort," July 29  

MSNBC, "Top 10 stateside safaris," July 20 - Otter's Pond Bed & Breakfast, Outlook Inn

Seattle Metropolitan Bride & Groom, "Real Weddings - Tindall & Crocco Wedding," July 20 - Roche Harbor, Afterglow Roche Harbor Spa, San Juan Vineyards, Kenmore Air

MSNBC, "Biking in the San Juans," July 17

Los Angeles Times, "The boar war that was averted on San Juan Island," July 5

King 5 Evening Magazine, "Just a ferry away: Friday Harbor," July 2 - Steps Wine Bar & Cafe', The Whale Museum, Pelindaba Lavender, San Juan Kayak Expeditions 

Travel + Leisure, "23 Seaside Inns We Love," July - The Place at Cayou Cove, Kenmore Air

MSNBC/TODAYshow, "Go Glamping!," June 23 - Lakedale Resort

Time, "Quintessential Summer: 8 Outdoor Getaways," June 8, online edition - Lakedale Resort 

Conde Nast Traveler, "Hotel Deals in Seattle and the San Juans," June 5, online edition - Lakedale Resort, Roche Harbor

ShermansTravel, "Top 10 One-of-a-Kind Camping Trips," Summer - Lakedale Resort

ForbesTraveler.com, "Island Paradises in America," May 22 - Doe Bay Resort and Retreat

Backpacker Magazine, "Top 3 Glow-in-the-Dark Trips," May - Discovery Sea Kayaks, Steps Wine Bar & Cafe' 

Budget Travel, "Summer Camp for All (That Means Parents, Too!)," May - Canoe Island French Camp

Men's Health/Best Life, "America's 25 best farm-to-table restaurants," February - Inn at Ship Bay

National Geographic Adventure, "Best Adventure Travel Companies On Earth," February - Adventure Associates of Washington, Discovery Sea Kayaks, Outdoor Odysseys