Beaches

San Juan Island Jackson’s Beach

Located just two miles from the Friday Harbor Ferry Landing via Argyle Avenue and Pear Point Road, Jackson’s Beach is the perfect place for a picnic gathering or exploring the beach for treasure! Check out the three picnic sites with fire pits and barbeque grills, beach volleyball courts, restrooms, an abundance of fee parking spaces, and free boat launch into the North Bay Water. Enjoy the sunshine and beachy atmosphere during normal park hours from dusk till dawn.

South Beach

South Beach is the longest public beach within the San Juan Islands, covering two miles of pebble, sand, and driftwood coastline in the San Juan Island National Historical Park. Located about seven miles from the town of Friday Harbor via Cattle Point Road, South beach is a delightful place to enjoy a stroll below the expansive golden hills where eagles and hawks soar, rabbits nibble, and foxes’ hunt. Start a campfire and lounge at a picnic table while looking out towards the Olympic Mountain Range and a beautiful sunset sky.

Fourth of July Beach

Fourth of July Beach is a much quieter and less populated beach with a small picnic area and forested trail to hike along. Travel about 7 miles out of the Town of Friday Harbor via Cattle Point Road and you will find Fourth of July Beach located within the San Juan Island National Historical Park, near South Beach. If you walk far enough down the driftwood filled shoreline you will eventually get to Jackals Lagoon!

Eagle Cove

If you take Cattle Point Road 7 miles out of the Town of Friday Harbor, you will find the turn to Eagle Cove just before the American Camp Visitors Center. Tucked away in a beautiful residential neighborhood on the South end of San Juan Island, take a small hike to get down to Eagle Cove Beach Access and you will find San Juan Island’s most popular sandy beach!

San Juan County Park

The San Juan County Park is located about ten miles from Friday Harbor or Roche Harbor on the west side of San Juan Island, on West Side Road. San Juan County Park offers campsites, day park access, picnic areas, trails, restrooms, boat launch, fishing, fire pits, grills, and beach access that overlooks Haro Strait. Reservations for Summer Camping (MaySeptember) are strongly encouraged at this very popular campground.

Dead Man’s Bay

On West Side Road, about 10 miles from Friday Harbor or Roche Harbor, you will find a charming and serene bay with a pebble stone beach and tide pools to explore. Hike along a short trail from the Lime Kiln State Park to Dead Man’s Bay or drive and park at the top of the bay. Keep an eye out for marine mammals passing by in the neighboring ocean and bring shoes with good traction when walking down the steep forested hillside.

Jakle’s Beach Lagoon

On Cattle Point Road, just south of Fourth of July Beach, you will find Jakle’s Lagoon. Locate the small parking lot positioned on the left side of Cattle Point Road when you are coming from the Town of Friday Harbor. Start from the parking lot down the one mile hiking trail, looking out toward Griffin Bay, to then explore the lagoon itself, Fourth of July Beach, and Mount Finlayson.

Lopez ISLAND Odlin County Park

Odlin County Park is located just one mile from the Lopez Island Ferry Landing, or three miles from Lopez Village. Explore the 80-acre waterfront recreational park with 30 campsites, group camping, boat launch, all day dock access, a sandy beach, hiking trails, picnic tables, fire pits, grills, and a full-sized ball field. Enjoy the picturesque island experience with scenic views looking out to Shaw Island.

Agate Beach County Park

Agate Beach is on the southernmost point of Lopez Island looking out towards Iceberg Point, located just about 12.5 miles from the Lopez Island Ferry Landing via Center Road. Comb the beach for agates or enjoy the sandy beach at low tide. Agate Beach faces west, which means you will have a prime view of the sunset.

Spencer Spit

Spencer Spit, located just over 4 miles away from the Lopez Island Ferry Landing via Ferry Road, offers spectacular east facing views of Decatur and Blakely Islands. Spencer Spit highlights a rare sand spit surrounded by a salt-chuck lagoon. The State Park offers two miles of hiking trails, kayak rentals, moorage, private campsites, crabbing, clamming, saltwater fishing, swimming, diving, and wildlife viewing.

Fisherman Bay and Bayview Day Park

Located in Fisherman Bay, 5 miles from the Lopez Island ferry Landing via Ferry Road and Fisherman Bay Road, you will find the Bayview Day Park and accommodations. This sweet bay will lead you to Bayview Day Park where you can enjoy the newly remodeled swing set! Enjoy hotel accommodations, fabulous restaurants, and a lovely marina in Fisherman’s Bay.

Watmough Bay

Watmough Bay is located on Lopez Island’s southeast corner, just about 14 miles from Lopez Island Ferry Landing via Center Road and Mud Bay Road. The bay opens east with spectacular views looking out toward Rosario Strait, Fidalgo Island, Mount Baker, and Boulder Island being closest and to the right of the bay! There is a lovely pebble beach at the head of the bay, hundreds of acres of reservation and parkland, and trails that lead eastward toward a parking lot with public restrooms.

Orcas ISLAND North Beach Public Access

The North Beach is located at the northernmost point of Orcas Island, just about 10 miles north of the Orcas Island Ferry Landing via Orcas Road. Rent kayaks on the beach and launch into the water for a paddling adventure out to the other nearby islands, such as Sucia Island, Patos Island or Matia Island. Or choose to relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the outer islands from the land.

Obstruction Pass State Park

Obstruction Pass State Park is just over 18 miles away from the Orcas Island Ferry Landing via Orcas Road and Olga Road. Obstruction Pass State Park is a 76-acre camping park on the south end of Orcas Island with access to more than one mile of publicly owned saltwater shoreline. Hike over 1.8 miles of trails, enjoy the campground firepits, picnic tables, and restrooms as you explore the beach and view wildlife.