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!
 

Friday Harbor, Washington
10 Best Free Things to do on San Juan Island
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Friday Harbor, Washington
30+ Reasons to visit San Juan Island in September
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San Juan Island, Washington
4th of July on San Juan Island
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Pod Nods at The Whale Museum in Friday Harbor
Pod Nods - Slumber Party for Kids at the Whale Museum

Is your kiddo between 6 and 11 and totally into Orca whales? Does a night alone with your Sweetie - sans bébés - on your...

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Whale Watching on San Juan Island, courtesy of San Juan Safaris
Whale Watching with San Juan Safaris
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Friday Harbor, Washington
The San Juan Island Ferry Explained
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Coffee shop at Earthbox Inn & Spa in Friday Harbor
An Island without Starbucks - 5 Cool Coffee Shops in Friday Harbor

Part of the quaint charm of beautiful Friday Harbor is its utter lack of corporate food chains. No McDonalds, no Arby’s, no billboards, no traffic...

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Friday Harbor, Washington
Best Breakfast Places in Friday Harbor

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially on the day you will see Orca whales for the first time, go on a kayak trip...

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San Juan Island, Washington
April on San Juan Island
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