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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Southern Resident Killer Whales
Know Your Orcas

10 Cool Facts About the Southern Resident Killer Whales

Orca Whales in the wild are one of the great wonders of the world. San Juan...

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San Juan Island, Washington
5 Unique San Juan Island Hikes

San Juan Island offers stunning hikes, featuring every terrain and vista imaginable. To help you decide where to go, we put together our 5 favorite...

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Ice cream in Friday Harbor
5 Best Places to Eat with Kids in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Eating out with kids in an unfamiliar place can be challenging, but also fun if you keep an open mind, especially in kid-friendly Friday Harbor...

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San JUan Island, Washington
The Spa at Earthbox Confidential - Top 7 Tips to get your Skin ready for Summer

Try these amazing tips from our Spa Director Rachael to help you create glowing, healthy skin this Summer:

1)         Brighten and lift your eyes...

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Kayaking with San Juan Outfitters on San Juan Island
What to Expect - Kayaking in the San Juan Islands

I’m not exactly what you call a “water person” and to tell you the truth, the thought of sea kayaking in the Pacific Ocean, even...