MacKaye Harbor Inn

San Juan Islands


Relatively isolated on Lopez' southern reaches, this 1927 farmhouse contains four bedrooms and one harbor-view suite and gets consistently fantastic reviews from guests. The cheap kayak rental ($35 per person) and complimentary mountain bikes make it more of a deal than the price tag suggests.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby San Juan Islands attractions

1. Watmough Head

2.21 MILES

This scenic area at the island's southeastern extremity holds three trails, the best being the under-a-quarter-mile stroll to Watmough Bay, a stunning arc…

2. Shark Reef Park

3.94 MILES

A nice little walk through the forest leads to the shore and rocky reef. Expect to see lots of seals. The trailhead is easy to find: head to the airport…

3. Cattle Point

4.65 MILES

At the south of the island, this is one of the best places to look for orcas from the shore.

4. Lopez Island Historical Museum

6.49 MILES

This tiny museum exhibits antiquated farm machinery, early pioneer photos and various rotating exhibitions. What it lacks in scale it makes up for in…

6. Port Stanley Schoolhouse

6.72 MILES

The restored 1917 schoolhouse is run by the local historical society and offers a good photo op. To get to the schoolhouse from Lopez Village, take the…

8. Spencer Spit State Park

6.93 MILES

Spencer Spit State Park is one of only four state parks on the San Juan archipelago. Two sand spits have formed a marshy lagoon that is a prime spot for…