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What to do on San Juan Island when it Rains
San Juan Island gets only about half the rainfall as Seattle. We love when it rains. The rain not only turns the prairies green and keeps the farmland lush, it also makes room to do all the fantastic, cozy things there are to do when it gets drizzly. Here are our favorites:
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Plan ahead with a Comfy Jacuzzi Room at Bird Rock Hotel
Our historic, downtown Friday Harbor hotel offers 15 unique rooms. Treat yourself to the Marrowstone Suite with private, outdoor hot tub and fireplace. Or check out the San Juan Suite with aerated tub, harbor view and private balcony as your snug nest after a day of island adventures.
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Within a block from Bird Rock Hotel
Our cute Friday Harbor hotel is so centrally located, you can plan an entire itinerary around staying within one block. Across the street you’ll find the Friday Harbor House for water-view breakfast and brunch, as well as Vinnie’s Ristorante, offering high-end Italian cuisine and handmade cocktails. Along with Madrone Cellars for wine tastings, small bites and live entertainment.
Visit the Whale Museum on the kitty corner on a cloudy day and stock up on provisions at Kings Market right next door.
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Driving Tour & Storm Watching
Drive to the south end of the isle through American Camp National Historical Park. Look for Winter wildlife like Bald Eagles, Loons and Snowy Owls. Watch the storms roll in at South Beach and take the short walk to Cattlepoint Lighthouse for the best birding and a peek at sea lion rock.
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Gallery & Wine Bar Hopping
There are three museums, nine galleries and as many wine bars in Friday Harbor. Make a day of it. Browse the arts and history, have desserts and flights of local wine, take an art class and pick up a local souvenir to remind you of your getaway.
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Self-Care Extravaganza
Get pampered at the cute Spa at Earthbox at our sister hotel, just two blocks away. Add a pool pass for the day of your appointment and go for a swim, sauna and hot tub in their heated pool house before your treatment.
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Dinner & a Movie
Have fresh seafood dinner at the waterfront and watch the latest movie at the historic Palace theater. End the evening with a night cap at San Juan Brewing and dance to live music on the weekend.
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