5 Days in the San Juan Islands with Kids (From Seattle): A Spring Itinerary

Seattle is rich with day and weekend trips within a short driving distance. None I would rank more highly than the San Juan Islands. These magical, gorgeous and historic islands are just an 1.5 hour drive and a 1 hour ferry ride away from downtown Seattle. The San Juan Island archipelago is made up of 172 named islands, but only four are accessible by the Washington Ferry system

North America, Most Popular, United States, Washington, FamilyAlison MullisApril 6, 2026San Juan islands, washington, sea, kids, ferry, island, orcas island, friday harborComment