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Escape the Heat on your August Getaway to San Juan Island
Surrounded by the brisk Salish Sea, temperate San Juan Island with its cool nights is the place to be in August. Come chill on a guided whale watching tour with the wind in your hair and a cool beverage in hand. Have sunset dinner on the waterfront before meandering through walkable Friday Harbor and listen to the free, live music all over town. Plan your vacation around one of August’s unique events and treat your family to island time.
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Experience the Sculpture Park
It is home to over 150 unique creations by emerging and world-renowned sculptors. The 20-acre Park is dog-friendly, features five trails, and offers interactive exhibits for both children and adults.
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Whale Museum & Whale Watching Tour
Are your little ones obsessed with all things Orcas? Hop on over to the Whale Museum across the street from us and learn where the latest sightings happened.
Let us book a guided whale watching tour for you, departing just steps from our Friday Harbor hotel.
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San Juan County Fair - August 13 -16, 2026
Visit this festive, small town fair, complete with 4-H animals, a vast and delicious food court, carnival rides, arts and crafts booths and live music going late into the night – all in walking distance to our hotel.
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Saturday Farmers Market
Browse island-made goodies, gifts, arts & crafts. Have freshly baked pastries and paella to free, live music and get a chair massage.
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Swimming at Granny’s Cove
Beautiful Granny’s Cove (aka Grandma’s Cove) in American Camp National Park is one of the very few sandy beaches on San Juan Island. The tiny cove is protected and shallow. On hot days the water warms up enough to go for a dip (even if you are over eight years old).
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Pool & Spa Day
Take care of your body and indulge in a pool & spa day at the cute Spa at Earthbox at our sister hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or facial and get a pool pass for the day (available for the day of your treatments).
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Bioluminescent Kayak Tour
Here in the Salish Sea, the bioluminescence is most active after hot and sunny days and is most visible during the new moon. For this reason, our friends at San Juan Outfitters only offer this tour during select times throughout the summer to maximize visibility of the glowing plankton. Let us reserve a spot for your family right when you book your room with us here at the Bird Rock Hotel.
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