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Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor is a genuinely charming historic seaport on San Juan Island, one of Washington State's most scenic corners in the Pacific Northwest. You anchor off and step ashore into a walkable village packed with independent shops, local restaurants, and a real small-town feel that somehow never feels touristy. The San Juan Islands themselves are the draw — whale watching, cycling the island, and stunning scenery in every direction.
Marinas and anchorages near Friday Harbor · times are dock to dock
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How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Busiest on Fridays and Saturdays
- Fullest around 21:00, emptiest around 11:00
- Half the boats arrive by 13:00
- 84% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~4h · max recorded 19 boats
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23 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
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