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Lime Kiln Point State Park
Lime Kiln Point State Park Review
To watch whales cavorting in Haro Strait, head to these 36 acres on San Juan's western side just 6 miles from Friday Harbor. A rocky coastal trail leads to lookout points and a little white 1919 lighthouse. The best period for sighting whales is from the end of April through August, but a resident pod of orcas regularly cruises past the point. This park is also a beautiful spot to soak in a summer sunset, with expansive views of Vancouver Island and beyond.
- Address: 1567 Westside Rd., San Juan Island, 98250
- Phone: 360/378-2044
- Cost: Free; Discovery Pass required for parking, $10 single-day or $30 annual
- Hours: Daily 8 am--dusk; lighthouse tours May--Sept. at 3 and 5
- Website: www.parks.wa.gov/parks
- Location: San Juan Island
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