Outdoors West Side, San Juan Island
Lime Kiln Point State Park
An outdoor spot in West Side, San Juan Island, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Summer afternoon.
Why go
Lighthouse shoreline known as one of the best places to see orcas from land.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in San Juan Island, alongside 4 sights, 2 activities and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is The Farm at Krystal Acres, 4.1 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- West Side
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Summer afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in San Juan Island, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1The Farm at Krystal Acres
Working alpaca farm in the island's west valley, with pastures to walk and a barn shop of alpaca-wool goods.
Activity · 4.1 mi straight-line - 2English Camp
British garrison site with restored buildings and a Young Hill hike.
Sight · 4.8 mi straight-line - 3Duck Soup
Long-running island restaurant using local produce and seafood.
Food · 5.4 mi straight-line - 4The Whale Museum
Small Friday Harbor museum on the Southern Resident orcas and local research.
Sight · 6.2 mi straight-line - 5San Juan Island Brewing Company
Brewpub two blocks from the ferry with pizzas and a patio.
Drinks · 6.3 mi straight-line - 6Whale watching from Friday Harbor
Boat tours to find orcas, humpbacks and minke whales in Haro Strait.
Activity · 6.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Lime Kiln Point State Park is a stop on our Puget Sound Islands route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in San Juan Island
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When to go
Average daily highs in San Juan Island run from 44°F in December to 70°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Lime Kiln Point State Park itself, we suggest: Summer afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for San Juan Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full San Juan Island weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Lime Kiln Point State Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 1567 West Side Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
- Coordinates
- 48.51670, -123.14959
- Destination
- San Juan Island, Washington
Lime Kiln Point State Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Lime Kiln Point State Park?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Lime Kiln Point State Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Lime Kiln Point State Park?
Our pick: Summer afternoon. Insider tip: Bring binoculars; orcas often pass on summer afternoons.
Is Lime Kiln Point State Park free?
Yes, we list Lime Kiln Point State Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Lime Kiln Point State Park?
Lime Kiln Point State Park is at 1567 West Side Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Lime Kiln Point State Park?
Lime Kiln Point State Park appears on Puget Sound Islands, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
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Plan San Juan Island
- San Juan Island travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit San Juan Island weather by month
- Bainbridge Island to San Juan Island 67 mi straight-line
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.