Welcome to Island Life & Travel Tips

This is where we share the best of San Juan Island—from local secrets and seasonal adventures to spa insights and guest-favorite experiences.

These posts are written by Earthbox staff and guest contributors who live, work, and explore here year-round—so you’re getting the real inside scoop.

We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we love creating and sharing them!
 

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Healthy Family Summer Vacation on San Juan Island
10 Tips for a happy & healthy Summer Vacation on San Juan Island

Laughing reduces stress, anxiety and depression. It even diminishes pain. Go see a comedy at the San Juan Community Theatre or at the historic Palace...

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Ferry - San Juan Island
Are we there yet? 7 Tips on How to Plan a Relaxing Family Vacation to San Juan Island

A Summer vacation or weekend getaway to San Juan Island is such a treat. There are so many fun adventures to be had: whale watching...

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Beautiful Friday Harbor, Washington
10 Summer Must-Dos on San Juan Island

It’s Summer on San Juan Island! The Orcas are here, the sun is out, the isle is bustling with amazing activities, festivals and events. Come...

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Lime Kiln Lighthouse San Juan Island Washington
Happy 99th Birthday - Lime Kiln Lighthouse!

If San Juan Island were to be summed up in one picture, it would be a picture of the Lime Kiln Lighthouse at the Lime...

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Nature on San Juan Island
7 Unique Ways to experience Nature on San Juan Island

Being out in Mother Nature is said to quiet the mind, heal the heart and rejuvenate the body. Seeing breathtakingly beautiful vistas, a wild Orca...

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Earthbox Inn & Spa Staff on San Juan Island
Voluntourism on San Juan Island - Be part of something bigger!

We all know what a difference a day makes, how good it feels to help others, how full our emotional coffers are after experiencing something...

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Girlfriend Getaway on San Juan Island
Girlfriend Getaway San Juan Island - In Search of the Rain-Shadow

It all started with a selfie, when I was searching for a title picture for my article How to Plan the Perfect Girlfriend Getaway to...

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Lime Kiln Lighthouse on San Juan Island
10 Ways to fight the Winter Blues – San Juan Island Style

It’s that time of the year. The holidays are over, the sun hasn’t been seen for weeks, it’s cold and dark and drizzly outside and...

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Cynthia's Bistro, San Juan Island
San Juan Island’s Cozy Cafe - Cynthia’s Bistro

Are you looking for a cozy little restaurant that harkens back to your favorite aunt’s kitchen? Look no further. On the same block as the...