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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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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San Juan Island, Washington
Main Beaches on San Juan Island You Don’t Want to Miss!

San Juan Island offers not only astonishing beauty and wildlife, world-class whale watching, rich history, amazing art, and really good food, it also has spectacularly...

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Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants in Friday Harbor

There is nothing like a fresh seafood dinner while watching the sunset over the Salish Sea after a long day of whale watching, hiking and...

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5 Awesome Places to go Swimming on San Juan Island
5 Awesome Places to go Swimming on San Juan Island

The crystal clear, deep green waters surrounding San Juan Island look incredibly inviting for a swim, but take note--they are at a (brr….) 50 degrees...

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Earthbox Inn & Spa, San Juan island, WA
8 Ideas for a Fabulous Father’s Day Getaway to San Juan Island

Just say “no” to ties and socks this year and plan a San Juan Island Getaway for your Dad instead. To show him how you...