Washington State
Whale Watching in Washington State
San Juan Islands (Northwest corner of Washington) is a very popular whale watching destination made up of more than 170 islands surrounded by deep, cold water it is famous for its Orcas. The area is sheltered from the Pacific Ocean by the Olympic Peninsula and Vancouver Island. Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, and Shaw are the 4 islands most visited for whale watching – they are served by the Washington State Ferry System.
Anacortes is located on the east side of the San Juan Islands on Fidalgo Island and is easily accessed from either Seattle, or Vancouver – there are two bridges, so there are no complicated ferry arrangements to deal with. It’s a good spot to overnight if you are taking a ferry to one of the islands in the morning. Orcas can be spotted from shore in Washington Park. Anacortes is also a great departure point for whale watching – Fidalgo Island’s west side is protected and it is often a mere ten minute trip before whales are spotted.
San Juan Island is little more than an hour’s ride by ferry from Anacortes and is well known for its sea kayaking and whale watching opportunities. Some 80 Orca whales visit the surrounding waters during the spring and summer. They can be seen from the shore at Limekiln State Park. Boat trips depart from Friday Harbour.
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