Discover why Washington’s San Juan Islands are the go‑to eco‑tourism destination in 2025 with wildlife, sustainability, and stunning landscapes.

Travel + Leisure magazine polled its readers and ranked the best islands in the continental U.S. See why these Washington islands made the list.

JACKSON BEACH PARK, San Juan Island — More than 300 people gathered Sunday at a park in the heart of the home waters of the southern resident orcas to pay tribute to the life of Tokitae. She was ...

There are 172 islands and reefs in San Juan County, but the ferry only serves San Juan Island, Orcas Island and Lopez Island. Shaw Island is accessible by ferry but has limited camping and visitor ...

San Juan County has 176 named islands and reefs and is the smallest of Washington's counties with a land area of 174 square miles, according to the county's website.It has a population of about ...