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!
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...
How to eat Healthy on San Juan Island
There is nothing easier than eating healthy when vacationing on San Juan Island. For starters, the entire island is fast-food-chain free. We islanders treat our...
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...
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...
Family Fun - San Juan Islands Sculpture Park
On the north end of San Juan Island, nestled around a lake, butting up against pristine Westcott Bay, is the 20 acres Westcott Bay Sculpture...