With its calming lavender farms and emphasis on artisan goods, San Juan Island attracts its fair share of visitors looking to relax for the weekend — or even a couple of weeks. However, there’s more to Friday Harbor than gorgeous sunsets and gab sessions in front of one of The Web Suites’ fireplaces. San Juan Island offers the opportunity to throw your worries to the wind and shake up your life a little for the weekend.
Music lead in
Whether you’re looking to shake things loose because you’re celebrating a major change in your life or opening the escape hatch on your responsibilities for a few days, turning up your favorite tunes makes everything feel more manageable. From classic Beatles and the B-52s to Beyonce and Taylor Swift, this playlist will have your feet moving and you smiling before you know it.
Start your weekend with artisanal take-out
If you arrive in Friday Harbor and discover you’ve shaken off too much of your energy during the ferry ride to the island, you can arrange for a low-key night in your room. Pick up a pizza — or two — along with dessert from Van Go’s Pizza. The cozy pizzeria boasts traditional and specialty pies and has something for everyone — try the Pear & Prosciutto for something sweet and savory all at once. Once you order and walk over to pick up your dinner, you might get a second wind and enjoy eating on site. If you’re visiting during the summer, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the ambiance of their outdoor patio.
Share the evening with San Juan Island locals
Whether you venture out after your pizza or wait until the next afternoon, any stress-relieving weekend should include the San Juan Island Brewing Company. After spending their time drinking other people’s craft brews, brothers Sean and Tim Aylward came home to Friday Harbor to start a brewery of their own. Local craftspeople came together to create a location where locals and visitors alike can drink excellent beer, chat about their lives, and blow off a little steam. You’ll have so much fun you’ll want to grab a hat while you’re there — or an insulated growler to go.
The Web Suites offers the perfect location to de-stress
When you really need a place to escape, The Web Suites fits the bill. You can kick up your heels in the living room and curl up with a good book or stash late-night snacks in your own kitchen. Don’t miss the sun setting from the rooftop deck. You can’t beat the view from The Crow’s Nest, and you can even hear live music from local musicians drifting up from nearby locations. The Web Suites gives you the perfect location to shake loose any of the stress you’re carrying.
Are you visiting San Juan Island during the Spring? Read our Spring in the San Juan Islands blog HERE.
How do you de-stress when life feels overwhelming?