EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

San Juan Islands National Monument

Island headlands & marine views
Washington
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Island headlands & marine views

Scattered protected sites across the islands offer headlands, woodland paths and marine viewpoints. Plan around one accessible public parcel rather than imagining a single connected park.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Cattle Point area
  • 02Iceberg Point
  • 03Watmough Bay

Before you go

Island ferries and local access need separate planning. Respect nearby private lands and wildlife closures.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.