Top 5

1. A seaplane ride into Friday Harbor is a thrilling adventure.

2. Head to Orcas Island for pristine San Juan views atop the ridges of Moran State Park.

3. Rent a bike to cycle the long, sloping country roads of Lopez Island.

4. Pick your own bouquets in the fields of San Juan Island.

5. Hike the coastal rocks at Lime Kiln Point lighthouse and take a whale-spotting tour, where sightings are guaranteed.