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
Puppy Paradise on San Juan Island

My name is Louis and I own the Earthbox Inn & Spa. I’m in charge of making sure that my fellow dog brothers and sisters...

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San Juan Island, Washington
Epic Whale Watch Tour with Maya’s Legacy Whale Watching

It was a dark and stormy night….

No, it actually wasn’t. It was an overcast, cool, windy day in the “shoulder season” (before or after...

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Full Moon over San Juan Island by Thomas Ashcraft
4 Best Places to Watch the Stars on San Juan Island

When life gives you short days and long nights, go stargazing! With over 247 clear days (and nights) per year and low light pollution, San...

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San Juan Island, Washington
10 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Help the Orca Whales in the San Juan Islands

The first time I ever saw Orca whales was at Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island. My husband, daughter and I had hiked...