Watmough Head

San Juan Islands


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 of pebbly sand framed by a sheer rock cliff on its northern side. Young seals may pop their heads up at you from the water as you stroll the shore.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby San Juan Islands attractions

1. Shark Reef Park

6.11 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

6.86 MILES

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

4. Washington Park

7.37 MILES

For prime picnic spots and attractive ocean-side hiking and biking trails, make your way over to Washington Park just west of the ferry terminal.

5. Spencer Spit State Park

7.72 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…

6. Port Stanley Schoolhouse

7.89 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…

7. Lopez Island Historical Museum

7.93 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…

8. Deception Pass State Park

8.15 MILES

Deception Pass State Park straddles the eponymous steep-sided water chasm that flows between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands, and incorporates lakes, islands,…