Roche Harbor is a sheltered harbor on the northwest side of San Juan Island in San Juan County, Washington, United States, and the site of a resort of the same name. Roche Harbor sits along Haro Strait and Canada – United States border.
History
The story of Roche Harbor began more than 200 years ago, in 1787, when Captain de Haro and his crew became the first Europeans to actually sail among the forested San Juan Islands.
In 1886, John McMillin transformed a sleepy Hudson Bay camp into a full-fledged lime works and company town with a population bigger than Friday Harbor (800+ residents).
Seven decades later, the Tarte Family restored buildings to function and cleared the way for Roche Harbor’s metamorphosis into a boatel and resort.
Since then, the resort has returned to its community-centered roots with the reestablishment of neighborhoods and a village center.
Getting There
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Marina View of Roach Harbor
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Roach Harbor Sign
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Roach Harbor Fuel Dock & Flags
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Hotel De Harpo Restaurant
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