Sucia Island State Park

If you have a boat (or, even better, a friend with a boat) and you live anywhere in the vicinity of the San Juan Islands then fill ‘er up and head on over to Sucia Island State Park. I recently was invited out with some friends on their new boat (did I mention how lucky I feel sometimes?) and we had an AMAZING day tied up at the main dock, barbecuing fresh salmon, tossing back a few cold ones, playing some cards, and enjoying a nice relaxing Sunday on the island.
There’s a lot to love about Sucia. It’s isolated (accessible only by boat), uncrowded (because, let’s face it, not everybody has a boat), unscathed, and beautiful… yet still has a few «creature comforts» that we semi-​outdoorsy types love (like pit toilets, picnic tables, and even cell phone service). If you don’t have a boat you can catch one from Orcas or another nearby island — some will even haul your kayak over, too, so you can enjoy some quality time paddling around the island and its beautiful inlets and bays. There are also several lovely campsites right by the main boating dock — can’t wait to get back here with my tent, my kayak, and a good book or two.
Just remember, if you go on a weekend day get here early for the best spot at the dock!