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Things to see in Friday Harbor (United States): 8 places and when to go
Friday Harbor is a town in United States, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Wildlife (2), Architecture (2). The best known are San Juan Island National Historical Park, Lime Kiln Light and Massacre Bay. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 48.6031, -123.1622
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (2) · History (1) · Beaches (1) · Diving (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,224 km as the crow flies
What to see in Friday Harbor
The places in and around Friday Harbor, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- San Juan Island National Historical ParkU.S. national park in Washington State11 km
- Lime Kiln LightLighthouse in Washington State, United States9.7 km
- Massacre BayBay in Washington14 km
- Smallpox BayBay in San Juan County, Washington, United States of America7.0 km
- Jones Island State ParkPark coterminous with Jones Island, one of the San Juan Islands in San Juan County, Washington, USA8.6 km
- Turn Point Light StationLighthouse in Washington, United States11 km
- Mouatt ReefReef12 km
- San Juan Island DistilleryDistillery2 m
When to go to Friday Harbor
The best time to visit Friday Harbor is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:30
- FebPossible9:56
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:02
- JunBest time15:54
- JulBest time15:32
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:55
- DecPossible8:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. In June, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Friday Harbor
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,224 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Sequim6 places51 km
- Bellingham, Washington30 places53 km
- Coupeville15 places57 km
- Everett, Washington21 places101 km
- Neah Bay5 places109 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Friday Harbor?
The best known: San Juan Island National Historical Park, Lime Kiln Light, Massacre Bay, Smallpox Bay, Jones Island State Park. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Friday Harbor?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06.
How do you get to Friday Harbor?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,224 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Friday Harbor as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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