
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.

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...

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...

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...
