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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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Why to Always Book Direct when Making a Hotel Reservation
Remember when you used to look for a hotel on the internet and the search result was just that hotel, not some third-party booking agency...
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Wellness Weekend San Juan Island
The slower pace and peace of Winter on San Juan Island lend itself perfectly to an island getaway with a focus on rejuvenating your body...
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5 Easy Steps to Eloping on San Juan Island
Eloping used to strictly mean running away to get married in secret, especially without parental consent, evoking images of fair maidens being swept onto galloping...
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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...
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8 New Year’s Goals from San Juan Island that May Change Your Life
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. We’ve all heard the statistics. Not the ones about elephant consumption, but the ones...
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Your Guide to Island-made Holiday Shopping in Friday Harbor
Nothing is easier and more fun than stress-free Holiday shopping in a small coastal town on a relaxing island weekend getaway. Our Bird Rock Hotel...
Thankful on San Juan Island
With Thanksgiving just around the corner gratitude is on our minds. Research has shown, that simply thinking about gratitude reduces stress levels and depression and...
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The Ghosts of Friday Harbor
It’s that time of the year, when the veil between the living and the spirits is said to be the thinnest, when we light fires...
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How to Best Savor the San Juans
If you have ever lived in a place with seasonal tourism you’ll know: the exhale after the high season is over, the giddiness of the...
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