San Juan County is the smallest of Washington’s counties and the eighth smallest in population, but this vibrant community is among the state’s most beautiful and safe, boasting an economy driven by tourism and construction. Here, residents and visitors alike are on “island time.” They enjoy a quiet, laid-back lifestyle, the tight-knit feel of a rural community — and practically no traffic. San Juan County consists of 172 named islands and reefs spread across 621 square miles and is home to approximately 18,600 residents. The archipelago located in the extreme northwest corner of the state includes four large islands — Orcas, San Juan, Lopez, and Shaw — served by the Washington State Ferry System and is consistently ranked one of the top island vacation destinations in the world with vi