Welcome to the Bird Rock Hotel Blog. We are located in beautiful Friday Harbor on San Juan Island and our blog brings you the latest news, insider tips and ideas on what to do on San Juan Island.

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San Juan Island, Washington
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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8 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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Scultpure
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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Lighthouse
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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Aniversary gettaway
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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Farms
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...

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Family vacation
Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary – Spring on San Juan Island - Guest Blog by Lisette Wolter-McKinley

Lisette and her adorable family (soon to be plus one) visit San Juan Island every year. They created this lovely tradition for their cute son...

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