The Bird Rock Blog

Thoughtful travel guides, seasonal stories, and island life—one month at a time.

Updated monthly, our blog offers insider tips, curated experiences, and local stories to help you make the most of your time on San Juan Island. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape, dreaming of next season, or just want a deeper sense of what island life feels like, you’ll find it here.

Explore our most recent posts below—each written with care, curiosity, and a local’s eye.

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Winter Clock Dock with Ferry Friday Harbor
10 Reasons why you need a Romantic San Juan Island Getaway

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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Friday Harbor, Washington
10 Little Known Facts about San Juan Island

Even if you have been coming to the San Juan Islands every year since you were a child, we have gathered some fun facts about...

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