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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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Midweek Getaway San Juan Island
With all of us making up for an entire year of travelling, hugging and eating out, things seem a bit more crowded in our gorgeous...
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5 Ways to Rediscover Summer on San Juan Island
Gorgeous San Juan Island, only 65 miles north of Seattle, is gearing up for a sublime Summer, packed with safe and super fun outdoor activities...
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5 Best Places to spot Baby Wildlife in the Spring on San Juan Island
Pristine San Juan Island, a mere 65 miles north of Seattle, is a haven for wildlife at sea and on land alike. The iconic Orca...
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7 Ways to Taste San Juan Island
During the longest year on record (2020) I took to entertaining my foodie family with themed dinners & tastings. We missed our weekend getaways to...
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San Juan Island Spotlight – The Sculpture Park
On the north end of San Juan Island, nestled along beautiful Westcott Bay, find the 20-acre San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. Fun for the entire...
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Sunny & Safe – Quiet Season Getaway to San Juan Island
It had been 10 months since our last, well, anything really. Seeing friends, sleeping in a hotel, eating out. We wanted a break, but not...
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Anniversary Getaway San Juan Island
My husband and I got married on San Juan Island and decided to return for our “Wood” (fifth) anniversary to the place where it all happened...
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5 Truly Extraordinary Farms to Visit on San Juan Island
With our lush valleys and temperate climate, it’s no wonder that agriculture is San Juan Island’s second largest industry. We are so grateful for that...
