We came the first day of the season! We arrived 10 minutes after it opened at 12pm and there were…read morealready quite a few people and it filled up quick. Ordering can take a minute when it's busy but the food comes up relatively quick- especially the non cooked options. It was a beautiful day so seating outside was perfect. We got oysters where we shucked it ourselves and it was a fun experience! They give you a demo and can help if folks are having trouble. The freshest oysters you're going to get. The mussels were so flavorful with their broth. I recommend getting their bread for it!

While visiting Friday Harbor, Westcott Bay Shellfish was recommended…read more Free parking can be found in the lot. Discover is an accepted form of payment. We didn't have reservations and were extremely lucky to be seated at a high-top table. If you want a tide table, be sure to make a reservation. The high-top tables are more like bar style seating while the tide tables are more family style seating. The tide tables are equipped with sun umbrellas and closer to the water. The high-top tables are also covered and equipped with blankets to help ward off the chill. The Farm Store is also an option if unable to get seating near the water. A casual self-serve dining style, similar to going on a picnic. The Farm Store also has a little gift shop. Westcott Bay Shellfish only offers beer and wine. I sipped on a glass of Revelation Rose for $14. My wife had a SJI Lager for $9. While deciding what we wanted to eat, we shared the Bakery San Juan Bread for $7 with Olive Oil for $2. We each sampled a single High Beach Sweets Oyster for $3.75 each; served with mignonette and a lemon. We each ordered a Stop Light Oyster Sampler (qty 3) for $13.50: Herb Lemon Garlic, Lime Cilantro Sriracha and Chipotle Bourbon. My favorite flavor was the Lime Cilantro Sriracha while my wife's favorite was the Herb Lemon Garlic. Service was impeccable. The environment friendly. The food fresh, flavorful and fun. Overall, I am so happy that our lodging steered us to Westcott Bay Shellfish.

Emma & Wiley have carefully engineered the little slice of paradise that is Saturn's Return. Some…read morefriends and I stayed here for a wedding on Roche Harbor and were pleasantly surprised. To start, the bed and breakfast feels like you stepped out of reality and into the movie "The Holiday." It is cozy, quaint, and quiet in the best way. The rooms are smaller but equipped with what you need. In addition to the ambiance, the breakfast stands out as a highlight. From staying in other BnB's we expected danishes, coffee, etc. They far exceeded those expectations making easily the best quiche I've ever had, apple crumb cake, homemade rhubarb jam and butter and homemade focaccia. I woke up not hungry and ended up eating everything it was so delicious. My only regret of the weekend was booking an early ferry and not being able to enjoy breakfast the second morning. I hope to return one day!

Saturn's Return is a cute farm style home turned BnB on a 42 acre estate. Breakfast was delicious…read moreeach morning all items were vegetarian and seemed to be from their farm or locally procured, take my advice and have breakfast in the sunroom for an enjoyable look at the property. The walking trail on site took you on a nice path along the tree line and the blackberry bushes were taller than me. Rooms were cute and very sound proof, we heard no one else when we were in the room. A cute farm store was there for some basic needs as well. Our hosts Emma and Wiley were so helpful and kind. Thanks for having us. We will return.

I visited here several years ago, and I would say it was the highlight of my trip to San Juan…read moreIsland. It was such a wonderful place to visit - a delight for all the senses. You really must sample the lavender treats! The ice cream was surprising and delicious, as were the lemonade and shortbread cookies. Double check the blooming season schedule, and watch out for our friends, the bees! While you're visiting here, make your way around the island. So many fun and interesting discoveries! If you're visiting the Seattle area, the island and this wonderful place are worth the day (or overnight or weekend) trip via the ferry! You'll enjoy the visit and create some great memories -- and get some great souvenirs for dear ones (and yourself!).

Go for the photo opp and the heavenly scent and stay for the snacks…read more The farm came highly suggested on a few travel blogs and I can't resist a stunning photo opp. The farm is really easy to find and is listed on Apple Maps. The moment you get out of the car your nose is tickled with the delicate and subtle lavender scent floating through the air. It's pure heaven. You can either pick your own or cruise around the farm. We loved seeing all the happy, fuzzy, fat bees pollinating and living their best bee lives. Not to worry bumble bees don't sting and left us alone completely. After getting some instagram-able photos we popped into the shop. If the budget had allowed I would have purchased one of everything. We ended up with dog treats and linen spray. The candles and the berry compote are next on my list. The back patio is not to be missed. They have stunning lavender plants in many sizes for purchase as well as fresh made snacks. We tried the lemon lavender sorbet and the lavender lemonade. Both were amazing and not overwhelmingly floral. It was a warm day and these were refreshing ....... And devoured. Basically don't miss this little gem on your next trip to San Juan Island

Stopped by last year when we were here. The alpacas are just so adorable and it's fun to feed…read morethem. Watched a few family with kids and they were having just as much fun as me. Shop has a lot of items made from alpaca. I would stop here again.

Great place for animal lovers and those on a budget! The alpacas are beautiful and come to you for…read morea feeding. Buy the food pellets for $6 to feed alpacas. The store has a lot of great items to purchase. Good selection of clothing, trinkets, and more.

Totally cool farmstand. The red shed is a self-service farmer's market with fresh foods that are in…read moreseason, including eggs (probably year-round), kale, and lettuce, which were available at the time I went. There were also garlic braids and bulbs, among other things. The coolest part: write down what you purchased on a notepad, and leave the cash in the bank in the shed! It was the neatest business concept I saw on the island and maybe ever. Little to no overhead and completely self-sufficient and sustainable.

From the owner: Farm stand, farm to table, fresh food,read more

We can't say enough about how great this place was to stay. We had the Arbor room, which was a bit…read moremore private than the others, but they all seemed excellent. We loved the hot tub, the breakfasts, the dogs, and the welcoming people. We were celebrating our 10-year anniversary and it was perfect. The view was exceptional and if we had not booked a kayak camping trip we'd have stayed longer. We had to leave early our last day and they gave us breakfast to go! Highly recommend!

My boyfriend booked this for my birthday a few weeks ago. We stayed 2 nights in a king bed room…read more Other than the room being a bit small, the experience was 5 stars, minus a major hiccup. We were unfortunate to be there when the water pump for the property broke on our second evening. We had been out cycling all day and desperately needed showers. So this meant no showers, no toilet, no hand washing, etc. etc. They gave us a pitcher of water so we could brush our teeth and a bucket of water to do 1 toilet flush. They were super nice and apologetic. They gave us a bottle of wine and a few pieces of nice soap as a consolation. That's the disappointment and why I knocked them down to 2 stars (it would have been a 1 star had the rest of the experience note been so nice). I know this was an unexpected event. And they should have refunded part of the not-inconsequential price for that night or offered a discount on a future stay. A bottle of wine did not change the fact that I went home from my birthday weekend filthy and dying for a bathroom visit. Running water is expected when you've spent $500 a night for a room.

Great little market with live music on our experience here. Lots of offerings from coffee to plants…read moreto beautiful wooden furniture to stunning local photography. We especially enjoyed the photographer who also captains a whale watching boat. Really wonderful captures of our favorite San Juan islands features. Go! It's fun.

Very cute and small but well done in the area with indoor and outdoor areas for booths. More crafts…read morethan produce but we didn't know what to expect. Quick walk from the ferry area

This was my first time to San Juan Vineyard. My husband had been before and wanted to take me back…read more We came to celebrate our anniversary, so the photo with the chapel was a must. We didn't need reservations, we were able to get helped and seated right away. The two hosts were helpful and friendly. They don't offer food, so you are able to bring your own. Pets were allowed, they even had a dog bowl available. Seating was all outside, some covered, some not, and heaters were available.

This place is always on our list when in the San Juan Islands. Set in a peaceful space facing a…read morefield, surrounded by trees, outdoor seating with heaters in the cooler months. The flights are reasonable and you basically get a free flight with the purchase of two bottles of wine. The rosé is delicious we also love the cattle point red. Staff is friendly. Restrooms are clean. Just a really lovely spot!

I was out for fun & beautiful country & so enjoyed the trail ride. I love love love equines…read more Equines can feel the heartbeat & intention of rider. I was calm my horse was calm. My only disappointment, I didn't hear or see a Sasquatch yet that's most likely a good thing. My horse & I probably would have Freaked Out. Sincerely a tourest

I couldn't in good faith give Horseshu a glowing review or recommend it to friends or family…read moredespite the fact that the owner was perfectly lovely to us and even extended a 5% discount on our beginner's forest ride. The resources and the good intentions are definitely there at Horseshu. That being said, I had a several expectations that were not met. I feel that a beginner's ride should include a quick 5-10 minute safety overview before riding, an explanation of what the ride will consist of (i.e. "We will ride around the arena for 5 minutes until you feel comfortable, then head out to the trail for one hour, then circle back to this arena."), some time getting to know the horses and being introduced to their names and personalities, time for photos in the woods, and a partially-narrated tour with information about local flora and fauna. None of these amenities expectations were met, much to my disappointment. Therefore, I feel that the ride was not a good value. Our guide was callous and resentful. He used curse words several times which for me was not a big deal, but if I had been visiting with my family (and/or children) it would have been distressing. It's possible I caught him on an off day. I had to ask for nearly everything including just getting the name of the horse I was riding.