The historic buildings of Coupeville's Front Street

Coupeville: The Home to “Practical Magic”

This fall, the waterfront village of Coupeville on Whidbey Island celebrates the 27th anniversary of the release of Practical Magic. Starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Stockard Channing, this seasonal cult classic chose Coupeville as the film’s setting for its historic, seaport charm that attracts visitors from around the world.

Hawaiian Chieftain docked at the Coupeville Wharf

The Coupeville Wharf

120 Years of Island History Rising above the calm waters of Penn Cove in the heart of historic Coupeville, the Coupeville Wharf is one of the most iconic and enduring landmarks on Whidbey Island. Its weathered pilings and wooden frame tell the story of over a century of seafaring commerce, local agriculture, and community resilience….

Lummi Indigenous Dancer with the Blackhawk Singers

Stories Carved in Cedar

Whidbey and Camano Islands hold stories that stretch back more than 10,000 years—long before ferries crossed the sound or cabins dotted the shoreline. These lands and surrounding waters are the ancestral home of Coast Salish peoples, including the Lower Skagit, Swinomish, Suquamish, Snohomish, and other tribes who have lived in relationship with the islands since…

Whidbey Island Grown

Whidbey Island Grown

There’s something quietly magical about the way food connects us—to a place, to the people who grow it, and to the loved ones we share it with. On Whidbey Island, where misty mornings give way to golden afternoons and tree-lined roads give way to pasture and beach, that connection runs deep. And if you want…

The red barn of Greenbank Farm with the water in the background

Greenbank Farm

Art, Food, Shopping, Wetlands, and Trails Greenbank Farm is a semi-working farm with that has evolved into a community of shops offering everything from wine and cheese to pies to furniture.The farm is located along one of the narrowest points of Whidbey island and the walking trails offer beautiful views of the water.The farm was…