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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Christopher S. Teren Lighthouse
5 Awesome Places to Get Married on San Juan Island

Getting married on San Juan Island is one of those things which keeps on giving.

A lifetime of memories, an easy, absolutely gorgeous place to...

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 Reasons I'm in Love with San Juan Island
5 Reasons why I’m in Love with San Juan Island

I consider San Juan Island my home away from home. When I board the ferry to Friday Harbor, all my worries melt away. As soon...

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5 Worst Planning Mistakes when visiting San Juan Island (and how to avoid them)

Visiting beautiful San Juan Island with its stunning wildlife, breathtaking nature, rich history and culture is the most relaxing, awe-inspiring and rejuvenating experience. Planning such...

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Ice Cream
San Juan Island with little Kids

I’m Eva and I’m eight. San Juan Island is my favorite place and Orca whales are my favorite animals. First I get to take the...

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San Juan Island Ferry
Guest Blog - Finding the Extraordinary

We hope you enjoy this article by our guest blogger, Lisette Wolter-McKinley:

When we want to feel like we have gotten away from it all...

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Mother's day ideas San Juan Island
5 Unique Places for Mother’s Day Breakfast & Brunch in Friday Harbor

The next best thing to breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day, is breakfast, brunch or an early lunch on a beautiful island in the Pacific...

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10 Things to do for Free on San Juan Island

Visiting San Juan Island doesn’t have to burn a hole in your pocket. It is true, things are a bit more expensive here than on...

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Jim Maya Orca Whale
1889 Magazine Guest Blog

See where Washington's 1889 Magazine thinks you should stay when you visit the island...

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