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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.
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Marinas and anchorages near Friday Harbor · times are dock to dock
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- Busiest around 11:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 12:00
- 84% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~25h
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