Our Story

A Rare Destination

It’s rare to find a destination as steeped in stories as Roche Harbor. Maybe you first heard about us from a friend who stumbled on the resort while exploring the island. Or a family member who attended a wedding and raved about the food and views. Or you searched “top places to visit in Washington state,” and every writer seemed to mention this magical, mythical seaside village in the San Juan Islands.

History

Find Roche Harbor

Everyone finds Roche Harbor in their own way - and just the right time in their lives. But one thing’s for certain: When people visit, they want a piece of this place.

Look at John S. McMillin, who built the Roche Harbor Lime & Cement Company into the largest lime works on the West Coast.

Or the Tarte family, who cruised the San Juan Islands in the 1950s, and envisioned a seasonal “boatel” where only a mining ghost town stood.

Or Rich Komen, a Seattle-area restaurateur who jumped at the chance to develop a year-round harbor town with world-class marina facilities so more people could enjoy what he’d come to love about the place.

Timeline

Your Island Home

If you’re a returning guest, you probably have your own story about the first time you stayed at Roche Harbor. It’s one you share with friends and family, with colleagues, or even a complete stranger, say, who’s sitting next to you on a plane and drops that they want a new place to add to their bucket list.

Roche Harbor is filled with stories. What will you tell others about yours?