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Activity West Valley, San Juan Island

The Farm at Krystal Acres

An activity in West Valley, San Juan Island, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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The Farm at Krystal Acres in West Valley, San Juan Island
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Why go

Working alpaca farm in the island's west valley, with pastures to walk and a barn shop of alpaca-wool goods.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in San Juan Island, alongside 4 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is English Camp, 0.8 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
West Valley
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in San Juan Island, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    English Camp

    British garrison site with restored buildings and a Young Hill hike.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Roche Harbor

    Historic marina village with a flag ceremony at sunset in summer.

    Sight · 2.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    San Juan Islands Sculpture Park

    Over 100 sculptures along trails at Roche Harbor.

    Sight · 2.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Duck Soup

    Long-running island restaurant using local produce and seafood.

    Food · 2.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Lime Kiln Point State Park

    Lighthouse shoreline known as one of the best places to see orcas from land.

    Outdoors · 4.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Whale Museum

    Small Friday Harbor museum on the Southern Resident orcas and local research.

    Sight · 6.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Farm at Krystal Acres is a stop on our Puget Sound Islands route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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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 The Farm at Krystal Acres itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for San Juan Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full San Juan Island weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
3501 W Valley Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
Coordinates
48.57626, -123.14255
Destination
San Juan Island, Washington

The Farm at Krystal Acres: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Farm at Krystal Acres?

Plan on about 45 minutes at The Farm at Krystal Acres. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Farm at Krystal Acres?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Pairs well with a drive to English Camp or Roche Harbor.

Is The Farm at Krystal Acres free?

Yes, we list The Farm at Krystal Acres as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is The Farm at Krystal Acres?

The Farm at Krystal Acres is at 3501 W Valley Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA, in West Valley. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Farm at Krystal Acres?

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