
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.

5 Simple Lovely Date Ideas on San Juan Island
In February in Washington we get blessed with a little teaser of Spring, the first flowers of the season, days where the sun is actually warm...

Best Places to go Winter Birding on San Juan Island
San Juan Island is considered one of the best places to watch birds in the state. The isle has such variety in habitat, ranging from...

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...
