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The Bird Rock Blog
Thoughtful travel guides, seasonal stories, and island life—one month at a time.
Updated monthly, our blog shares insider tips, curated experiences, and local stories from San Juan Island, written by the team behind Bird Rock Hotel. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape, dreaming about a future visit, or simply curious about island life, you’ll find inspiration here.
Explore our most recent posts below—each written with care, curiosity, and a local’s perspective.
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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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Late Night Places to Eat in Friday Harbor
Residents of other islands in the San Juan Islands archipelago call Friday Harbor lovingly and with a little wink, “sin city”. You might think: nights...
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The Perfect Picnic Spots on San Juan Island
There is nothing like a picnic on the beach overlooking the Salish Sea with only Orca whales and Bald Eagles watching. San Juan Island’s astonishing...
