an orca whale sticks their front half out of the grey water

Land Based Whale Watching Tour

San Juan Island National Historical Park

  • 1 - 5 hours
  • 7 tour stops

Welcome to San Juan Island! This is a great place to observe local marine mammals including the famous Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKWs). This guide will assist those who are not familiar with the island in finding these marine mammals from shore. Remember that many locations on the island are private property. Do Not Trespass!! View a summary of the stops, resources, guidelines, and recommended equipment: https://tinyurl.com/46jan6hu

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