The Port of Friday Harbor — Attraction in Friday Harbor

Here's a cool idea... Because you're a responsible person, and you've arrived early for the return Ferry...

Reward yourself!

While you're waiting for the Ferry to come pick you up, and you have 30 mins to kill...

Grab that last cup of Joe, grab your partner's hand...and stroll the docks of Friday Harbor... while you still can.

The sounds of the creaking wood below you, the swaying and lapping of boats all around you, the seagulls above you, beckoning you to stay longer, the smells of the sea, the gentle breeze coming across the water, and those magnificent sea planes flying in and back out of the Harbor...huh, huh??

And how about that view looking back in to...

This is a great marina in an interesting small town. We've moored here a few times almost every year for 2 decades. It is always a good experience. The docks are in good condition, shore power is reliable, water is easily accessible with strong pressure, bathrooms and showers are clean, and staff are friendly and helpful. There are several decent restaurants within easy walking distance but many require reservations in the busy summer season. The marina also accepts reservations for about a third of the guest slips but this must be done at least 1 day before arrival. Ask about their off-season stay 4 nights, get the 5th night...

If you dont have a slip reservation, we found the wait-listing for a spot on the guest dock was fruitless and you lose half a day waiting around in the Harbor. Learn from our mistake and go in the marina right when you get there to find a no-number free spot with water and power on the Comm dock where the pump out is, or on the inside face of customs dock with power and water, and last resort if you don't need power and water are the many no-number slips in between the primary docks. Bathrooms and...