Image
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.
Image
A Whale of a Weekend on San Juan Island
As soon as you step off the ferry in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island you are immersed in all things whales. Whale watch and...
Image
5 Tips to plan the Perfect Mother’s Day on San Juan Island
It doesn’t have to be Mother’s Day proper for you to celebrate the most amazing woman in your life, but celebrated she must be, especially...
Image
The 3 Best Places to see Orca Whales from Land on San Juan Island
There is something special about seeing Orcas from land. You can hear them breach, breath and sing and if you aren’t already, this will be...
Image
10 Not-To-Miss Spots to Visit During History Month on San Juan Island
May is History Month on San Juan Island and is celebrated with walking tours, history talks and great events at the many historic sites. And...
Image
The Best of San Juan Island - a Scenic Tour of the Isle
The most fantastic and comprehensive way to experience San Juan Island for the first (or fiftieth) time is driving or biking the Washington’s Scenic Byway...
Image
5 Most Exhilarating Hikes on San Juan Island
Hiking in our incredibly gorgeous State of Washington is its own reward. Every cell in your body gets energized, your heart is pumping and after...
