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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San Juan Island, Washington
10 Reasons to visit San Juan Island in the Spring!

The days are getting longer, the Orca Whales are returning, the birds and the bees are having babies, there are flowers everywhere. San Juan Island...

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Earthbox Inn & Spa Staff, Friday Harbor, WA
Top 3 Meeting Spaces for Business Retreats on San Juan Island

Gorgeous San Juan Island has long been a popular destination for team building retreats and business meetings. Only 65 miles and 45 minutes by plane...

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Visit San Juan Island
18 Packing Tips for Your Family Trip

Do you regularly bring home tons of clean, untouched clothes from your trips? Are you at a total loss when it comes to decide how...

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Getting to the Earthbox Inn & Spa on San Juan Island
10 Tips on how to Plan a Surprise Romantic Getaway

It's February and we are all thinking about it: Valentine's Day. Should we do something? It's just a Hallmark Holiday. That said, it really is...

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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
A Day at the Museums on the Island

San Juan Island is known for its stunning vistas, amazing wildlife, rich history and bountiful culture. You can experience all of that in a single...