Our locally-sourced menu isn’t the only thing that separates our restaurant from the rest. Visitors also stop by year-round to take in stunning views of Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands.
More than 170 islands varying in size and population comprise the San Juan Islands. Some islands are popular tourist and retiree attractions, while others are owned and lived-on by individual families.
Here is a look at the islands you can view while dining at The Oyster Bar:
Samish Island
Viewing Distance: ~6 miles
Population: ~480 households
Size: ~2,278 acres
Private: No
Learn More: www.samishisland.net
Eliza Island
Viewing Distance: ~7 miles
Population: ~10 people
Size: ~141 acres
Private: Yes
Learn More: www.elizaislandbeachclub.org
Vendovi Island
Viewing Distance: ~8 miles
Population: ~2 people
Size: ~220 acres
Private: No
Learn More: www.sjpt.org
Jack Island
Viewing Distance: ~8 miles
Population: ~0 people
Size: ~19 acres
Private: No
Learn More: www.sjpt.org
Lummi Island
Viewing Distance: ~9 miles
Population: ~905 people
Size: ~5,920 acres
Private: No
Learn More: www.lummi-island.com
Portage Island
Viewing Distance: ~10 miles
Population: ~0 people
Size: ~960 acres
Private: Lummi Indian Reservation
Learn More: https://bit.ly/3qdBfla
Guemes Island
Viewing Distance: ~10 miles
Population: ~605 people
Size: ~5,504 acres
Private: No
Learn More: www.guemesisland.info
Cone Islands
Viewing Distance: ~11 miles
Population: ~0 people
Size: ~>100 acres
Private: No
Learn More: https://bit.ly/3lem6wk
Sinclair Island
Viewing Distance: ~11 miles
Population: ~>5 people
Size: ~1,024 acres
Private: Mostly private
Learn More: www.debgarland.com
Cypress Island
Viewing Distance: ~13 miles
Population: ~40 people
Size: ~5,504 acres
Private: No
Learn More: www.dnr.wa.gov/CypressIsland
Orcas Island
Viewing Distance: ~15 miles
Population: ~5,387 people
Size: ~36,672
Private: No
Learn More: www.visitsanjuans.com/orcas-island
Blakely Island
Viewing Distance: ~17 miles
Population: ~56 people
Size: ~4,160 acres
Private: Yes
Learn More: https://bit.ly/33vn1ma
Decatur Island
Viewing Distance: ~18 miles
Population: ~71 people
Size: ~2,240 acres
Private: Mostly private
Learn More: https://bit.ly/36kPtJ8
Lopez Island
Viewing Distance: ~22 miles
Population: ~2,588 people
Size: ~19,078 acres
Private: No
Learn More: www.visitsanjuans.com/lopez-island
Shaw Island
Viewing Distance: ~22 miles
Population: ~240 people
Size: ~4,928 acres
Private: No
Learn More: www.sanjuanco.com/523/Shaw-Island
San Juan Island
Viewing Distance: ~28 miles
Population: ~6,894 people
Size: ~35,264 acres
Private: No
Learn More: www.visitsanjuans.com
To learn more about the San Juan Islands, visit www.visitsanjuans.com.