SAN JUAN ISLAND, WA: Weekend in FRIDAY HARBOR & Duck Soup Restaurant! | Ep. 23

Were were told the San Juan Island were a magical place and we totally agree! We booked into the Friday Harbor House, explored the island, attempted to Whale Watch and had a memorable dinner at the amazing Duck Soup restaurant!
Things to keep in mind when visiting Friday Harbor:
Hotels, restaurants, and tours book up quickly, make a reservation before you go!.
If you are driving on and off the island, you will need to make a ferry ticket reservation (thank goodness someone told us that, we almost didn’t get our’s!).
If you are walking onto the ferry, there is a service in Friday Harbor called the Jolly Trolly that take you all over the island once you arrive.
VISITED PLACES:
Friday Harbor House: www.fridayharborhouse.com
The Restaurant at Friday Harbor House: www.fridayharborhouse.com/din...
San Juan Island Cheese : www.sjicheese.com/
Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm: www.krystalacres.com/
Lime Kiln Point State Park: parks.state.wa.us/540/Lime-Kil...
Downriggers: www.downriggerssanjuan.com/
Duck Soup: www.ducksoupsanjuans.com/
MUSIC CREDITS (artlist.io):
When Mountains Move (Short Song for Mer)
OUR GEAR:
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Action camera (amzn.to/2CM7q5S)
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Thanks!
Amy & Eric

Пікірлер: 40

  • @atreyuwelty9076
    @atreyuwelty90765 жыл бұрын

    Wow I can see all of that stuff every day of my life because I live on that place

  • @TheNearAndAway

    @TheNearAndAway

    5 жыл бұрын

    You’re so lucky! We loved our time there!

  • @MikeTruongx
    @MikeTruongx4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video about the San Juan islands!

  • @clarencegrayson680
    @clarencegrayson6805 жыл бұрын

    I love seeing travel vlogs of Friday Harbor to see how the tourist go to such different places than the locals. As an islander I would recommend the crab house and downriggers for seafood and Vic’s and Hungry Calm for more traditional diner food. As for things to do the community theater always has amazing shows and Whale watching tours are worth you’re money. The whale museum, sues mopeds, San Juan zip lines, and the lavender farm are also good stops. For coffee and bakery’s Cafe Demeter is a must. San Juan Bakery also had amazing pizza (worth the price!). And the hikes and beach’s are also beautiful. I recommend Eagle cover if you want a more sandy beach or Jackson’s Beach for paddle boarding and kayaking. Mount. Young and Roche Harbor also have beautiful hikes.

  • @TheNearAndAway

    @TheNearAndAway

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! We love getting recommendations for next time! We did go to Downriggers for lunch, but we didn't film it (I was filming the float planes...haha!). Great to know about all the other ideas you mentioned...we'll definitely try those out next time! Thanks for watching!

  • @treasurehuntfoodies
    @treasurehuntfoodies5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and peaceful!! I love your music choices!! Amazing food choices too!!

  • @TheNearAndAway

    @TheNearAndAway

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment! It means so much, especially glad that you like our music!

  • @AlexSimeon
    @AlexSimeon5 жыл бұрын

    ooooh looks like a wonderful way to spend the weekend with all the activities that you did. gives a relaxing vibe to it where you can just chill and be at peace and not think about life's worries. pretty nice room, love the view that goes with it! food looks delicious too! thanks for sharing! c/t

  • @terryevans2917
    @terryevans29175 жыл бұрын

    What a great place to visit!! The food looks ssoooooooo good!

  • @cathyarnett520
    @cathyarnett5205 жыл бұрын

    I hope you will do some reviews of where you stayed while on San Juan... it is a great and peaceful get away. Friday Harbor has some good restaurants, too!

  • @G3Travels
    @G3Travels5 жыл бұрын

    Wow! It looks like you had a very nice and relaxing weekend.. The view from your room was really beautiful.. I would definitely like to try that rosemary ice cream.. Those were some long announcements on the ferry ride back.. lol! Thanks for sharing!

  • @PurbaPurush
    @PurbaPurush5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this beautiful video my good friend.i like so much, thumbs up!Have a happy weekend!Thank you for your friendship.👍👍👍

  • @ArtackePictures
    @ArtackePictures5 жыл бұрын

    San Juan looks like a great weekend getaway . pretty good place

  • @talktokld44
    @talktokld445 жыл бұрын

    Hi, my sister and I watch a lot of travel vlogs and come across yours because I said that there has to be people in the 45 to 55 age group that are doing this, Kelly! And so we set out on a search and found yours and we love it! Loved Banff and am loving Friday Harbour. Hope to get to both someday.

  • @TheNearAndAway

    @TheNearAndAway

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Karen! We're so glad you found us! We travel full time and are excited to share, keep in touch! Hello to Kelly!

  • @BxChef.207
    @BxChef.2074 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for doing this video. This video is amazing from start to finish. Great music, great camera work and you guys are awesome hosts. Grazzie!

  • @TheNearAndAway

    @TheNearAndAway

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and the kind words! We’re heading back to the San Juan’s next week...hopefully we’ll have time to make another video from there!

  • @CreativeGinge
    @CreativeGinge4 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video! Loved the coffee area. The bath tub was pretty awesome too :D

  • @jordentan
    @jordentan5 жыл бұрын

    Love your reaction at the end! It's so synced to each other! C/t

  • @DOUGandNIKI
    @DOUGandNIKI5 жыл бұрын

    Oh man...those ferries look huge going into that little harbor. Cool. c/t

  • @user-ct5oo3do7b
    @user-ct5oo3do7b5 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! You two are an adorable couple.

  • @TheNearAndAway

    @TheNearAndAway

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! It means a lot to us that you watched our video. :-)

  • @thedudetravels82
    @thedudetravels825 жыл бұрын

    We love the San Juans, looking forward to our next trip in July. Thank you for the video

  • @TheNearAndAway

    @TheNearAndAway

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the comment and watching our video...it means a lot to us! We really enjoyed our time there...sounds like you’ve been there before, but if you have any questions let us know!

  • @mikeashexperience9602
    @mikeashexperience96025 жыл бұрын

    Dope Video! Sending blessing your way, Keep inspiring!🎒🙌🏻

  • @TheNearAndAway

    @TheNearAndAway

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! We're about to start posting videos from our 2 month trip to Europe...then Mexico next month! Definitely gonna check out your channel as well. 👍

  • @RadiantRealty
    @RadiantRealty5 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah, hopefully the welcome drink helped you feel better. A pillow menu...that's so great. Haha, the bathroom door. I'm glad you guys told me where these islands were because I imagined Mexico or South America from the name. That meal you had after whale watching looked SO good! Did the time lapse not turn out? Love the ferry puzzle idea :) Haha, the announcements c/t

  • @TheNearAndAway

    @TheNearAndAway

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment!! Yeah, the timelapse did turn out, it was the one in the opening scene 😀

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh, that makes sense. I was looking for it at the end ;p

  • @DreamyTravelStory
    @DreamyTravelStory5 жыл бұрын

    Really nice room, when the video started I immediately get lost with your song, so different from the usual travel soundtracks, that honestly I don't like at all! Music can do so much and create the right atmosphere, I really enjoyed the video

  • @TheNearAndAway

    @TheNearAndAway

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! Amy takes music selection very seriously...I've literally witnessed her taking more time to pick a song than all the other time combined finishing the edit 😂

  • @KINGC1984
    @KINGC19844 жыл бұрын

    While there are times when you can visit and go inside for a short time, you are actually not able to stay in the large sculptures overnight. You can’t “book them” or make a reservation. You can call when out and maybe, just maybe the artist will come down and provide access, talk, and give a tour.

  • @TheNearAndAway

    @TheNearAndAway

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update...good to know! When we were there, we saw a sign “for rent”...maybe it didn’t mean the sculptures! 😂. Thanks for the comment!

  • @MastMaulaPuran
    @MastMaulaPuran5 жыл бұрын

    wow absolutely fantastic and amazing travel vlog. I really enjoy watching. New friend and following your journey. #216 Bell is on.