Three resident pods of orcas live in the waters around the San Juan Islands and many transient orcas, minke whales and humpbacks come through, as well. Cruise the San Juans to view orca, minkes, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoise, white-sided dolphins, cormorants, puffins, golden eyes, bald eagles, golden eagles and lots of other wildlife.
It’s a challenging island for cyclists, but it’s a great way to see Orcas Island.