Welcome to the Bird Rock Hotel Blog. We are located in beautiful Friday Harbor on San Juan Island and our blog brings you the latest news, insider tips and ideas on what to do on San Juan Island.

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Vacation for my Soul - Bicycling San Juan Island

Regardless of whether I’m in a relationship or single, I take at least a weekend trip by myself every year. It gives me room to...

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San Juan Safaris San Juan Outdoors Whale Watching
Whale Watching for Father's Day

My Dad was born in Seattle. He grew up here and enthusiastically does all the outdoorsy things you are supposed to do as a Washingtonian...

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San Juan Vineyards
San Juan Island Showcase - San Juan Vineyards

A lovely three-mile ride from the Bird Rock Hotel, through farm valleys, by majestic Gary oaks, you’ll find the destination winery & historic tasting room...

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Lime Kiln Lighthouse - San Juan Island
A Weekend at Bird Rock Hotel - Guest Blog

This week, we're honored to direct you to a guest blog written by Lisette Wolter-McKinley who spent and wrote "A Weekend at Bird Rock Hotel"...

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San Juan Island, Washington
How to Plan a San Juan Island Getaway - The Husband Edition

It had been a harrowing week and it was only Monday. I know, right? We have teenagers. Enough said. After both boys announced sleepover plans...

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Friday Harbor - Farm to Table Restaurant

A coworker at our hotel used to say to our guests, that you can’t find a bad restaurant in Friday Harbor, because it has to...

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Friday Harbor San Juan Island
10 Reasons why you need a San Juan Island Vacation

As if you needed a reason to visit paradise, or permission for that matter. You know you deserve a break and you are worth it...

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