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!
The Pelindaba Lavender Farm (and why tanners didn't get the plague)
We at the Earthbox In & Spa source the body care products for our guest rooms from the local Pelindaba Lavender Farm. They smell and...
San Juan Island in August!
Come visit us in August, the crown jewel of Summer, the grand finale of the summer, the month of the famous San Juan County Fair...
11 Teen Tested Tips for a Successful San Juan Vacation
Have you ever wondered what it is your teenager wants in a family vacation? We did too, so we asked! The answer is simple: Have...
Top 5 Reception Ideas for Your Outdoor San Juan Wedding
You are getting married on stunning San Juan Island! You've picked the rugged cliff by the lighthouse, the purple fields of the Lavender Farm or...
5 Amazing Ways to Explore San Juan Island by Boat
Assuming you’re not an endurance coldwater swimmer, you will either fly or take a ferry to San Juan Island. Once here, we encourage you to...
Visit San Juan Island in July!
Come visit in July when San Juan Island activities abound and you'll see why the island has been named one of the top travel destinations...
10 San Juan Island Father's Day Ideas for the Best Dad in the World
He taught you how to swim and how to ride a bike. He got you that smelly hamster and didn’t complain (too much) when...
Looking for the perfect getaway this June?
Look no further! Come soak in the pristine beauty of an island oasis, experience Orca whales in the wild, go hiking, biking, kayaking and enjoy...
Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary - Guest Blog
Please enjoy this great article from Guest Blogger, Lisette Wolter-McKinley:
Over Memorial Day weekend, we stayed at the Earthbox Inn on Friday Harbor. Earthbox Inn is...