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Perched on a rocky bluff at the west end of San Juan Island in the San Juan Archipelago, Washington State, Lime Kiln Point State Park is a small day park considered one of the best places in the world to watch whales- humpback, orcas and minke whales. Large pods migrate through this area between May and September.
Visitors can watch whales from a 1919 historic lighthouse or from a sea cliff. The park’s Lime Kiln Interpretive Center offers a range of exhibits on resident and transient whale pods as well as on the lime kiln industry that once occupied the area. The park is a beautiful spot to explore in its own right – there are hiking trails along the rugged coast, plenty of birds for bird watchers, opportunities for diving and kayaking or a visit to the historic 19th-century lime kiln.
Lime Kiln Point State Park, 1567 West Side Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, Phone: 360-378-2044
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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