If your trip to False Bay is all booked but your itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.Plan a stop at San Juan Island National Historic Park. It’s one sight you’ll usually find on many travelers’ must-do lists. If you still have room on your travel itinerary, American Camp Visitor Center and San Juan Golf & Country Club will keep you entertained as well.

With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore everything that Anacortes, 20 miles away, has to offer. See the best sights starting with Swinomish Casino, Cap Sante Park and Anacortes Community Theatre. Don’t skip La Conner either! Just 25 miles away, Swinomish Casino, Tulip Town and Roozengaarde are essential stops here.

Take a road trip to North Beach. It’s 17 miles from False Bay and is a fantastic place to stretch out your legs. Go for a peaceful walk by the water and listen to the waves rippling along the shoreline.

If you want to get out and rub shoulders with new people, signing up for an event at Victoria Conference Centre is a terrific idea. You’ll find it 15 miles from False Bay, so have a look through the schedule and see what grabs you.

A rental car allows you to get around the top sights easily in False Bay. If you’re traveling on a shoestring and want to make your budget go further, a mini or a compact is a great choice. These zippy cars are cheap to run and a piece of cake to park. If you have the kids in tow, an SUV will give you room to move.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes finding the right car important. If you’re about to head off on an epic road trip around False Bay, a roomy SUV could be the ideal solution. If you’re hoping for the best possible deal and plan to stick to city driving, an economy car is a wise pick. All you need to do is choose what’s the best fit, throw your bags in the back seat, and hit the highway.

In False Bay, you’ll need to stick to the right-hand side. When road-tripping someplace new, it’s always a good idea to rent a car with automatic transmission. That way, you can focus on the road and save worrying about gear changes.

It can be. Driving round the block looking for a parking spot isn’t unusual in False Bay. Getting within walking distance of the top sights is easier if you plan ahead.

While navigating through the streets of False Bay, keep in mind that the speed limits generally range from 20mph to 75mph. Most residential areas are 20mph unless stated otherwise.

Usually, your chosen rental car company will charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact information to the relevant local agency so they can send a fine directly to you.

Provided you have hands-free or Bluetooth functions enabled, it’s legal to use your phone while driving around False Bay. But be sure to remain focused on the road.

In False Bay, it’s an offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) above 0.08%. If you’re thinking of having a few drinks, you’d be wise to leave your car behind.

Yes it is. But before you turn, you must completely stop the car and only move on if the way is clear.

Although there are some exceptions, seat belts must be worn when the vehicle is in motion in Friday Harbor.