The Bird Rock Blog
Thoughtful travel guides, seasonal stories, and island life—one month at a time.
Updated monthly, our blog shares insider tips, curated experiences, and local stories from San Juan Island, written by the team behind Bird Rock Hotel. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape, dreaming about a future visit, or simply curious about island life, you’ll find inspiration here.
Explore our most recent posts below—each written with care, curiosity, and a local’s perspective.
10 Things to Do on San Juan Island in the Winter
San Juan Island and its quaint coastal town of Friday Harbor are especially charming in the Winter. When Seattleites are bundling up in rain gear...
What Not to Miss on Your Winter Road Trip to San Juan Island
Fall is an excellent time for a weekend road trip to San Juan Island todeeply relax, totally unplug and wholly recharge. We here at the ...
Late Night Places to Eat in Friday Harbor
Residents of other islands in the San Juan Islands archipelago call Friday Harbor lovingly and with a little wink, “sin city”. You might think: nights...