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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 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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10 Tips on how to relax and de-stress after the Holidays
All of us here at the Bird Rock Hotel wish you a very happy and healthy New Year! Another year, another holiday season and...
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10 Tips to make sure you get exactly what you want when booking a room
Our Bird Rock Hotel, one of the oldest hotels on San Juan Island, has 15 contemporary and distinct rooms. Some have two-person jetted tubs, some...
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How to Plan a San Juan Holiday Getaway
Late fall and winter are marvelous times to visit San Juan Island. The Olympic Rain Shadow graces the island with crystal clear, sunny days while...
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San Juan Island’s Westcott Bay Shellfis
The 35 year old Westcott Bay Shellfish Company in the north of San Juan Island, once served their tasty bivalves all over the country. Over...
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My Favorite Savor the San Juans Events
October is a lovely month in the San Juans. Long sunny Fall days give way to crisp, starry nights. Our hard working island farmers harvest...
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10 Favorite Ways to Treat Yourself on your San Juan Island Vacation
Do you sometimes feel you need a vacation when you come home from a trip? Do you long for a little alone time or not...
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The Perfect Day on San Juan Island
My husband and I travel well together. We are very active, outdoorsy people, but also like to learn about the history and culture of the...
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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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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...
