Looking for fun and unique Whidbey Island experiences where social distancing is easy? We have three!
An Insider’s Escape to Camano Island
Camano Island is a wonderful escape from urban life, and here’s some insider information as to what to do and where to eat when you come visit.
You Need to Escape to Whidbey Island. Here’s a Social Distancing Itinerary.
by Jack Penland We get it. Your couch-surfing days are so over. You and your house need a couple of days… apart. With Whidbey and Camano Islands now in phase 3, leisure travel is again okay. So, how can you get away? Where should you go? Where do you stay? Piled Zen Rocks at Fort Ebey. OverviewWhidbey and Camano Islands … Read More
The Blue Fox Drive-In is the Stress Free Fun We All Need Right Now
Despite the impressive extent of the business (which includes go-carts, an arcade, and a screen-printing business as well as the drive in movies), you somehow simultaneously feel that you’re at a big backyard party.
Bunnies of Langley
Langley is a beautiful seaside village on Whidbey Island, but the “cherry on top” is the uniquely beautiful wild bunnies that you see around town.
Island Movie Magic
It’s too early to leave the house yet, but it’s not too early to start daydreaming about it! While we binge watch our way through this time of self-isolation, the locations on the screen start to look pretty appealing. Here are some movies to get you through the cabin fever and help you plan your escape. No need to visit … Read More
Artist Portrait: Georgia Gerber
Georgia Gerber specializes in whimsical sculptures from singing ducks to Langley’s boy and dog. Her most famous piece is the pig at Pike Place Market.
Island Shakespeare Festival
The Island Shakespeare Festival is a summer outdoor theatre celebration of the works of William Shakespeare, other writers, and the acting craft. Performances run Thursday through Sunday in July and Wednesday though Sunday starting in late July. 2020 is the 11th year for the festival. Throughout the summer, Whidbey Island’s first repertory theatre presents works by Shakespeare and from other … Read More
Mona Newbauer on KIRO Radio
Fun events, caramels, food, and of course, chocolate were on the agenda when Mona Newbauer appeared on the Tom Douglas radio show “Seattle Kitchen.” The owner of Sweet Mona’s is well known for her chocolate shop in Langley and she’s sharing some of her sweet treats in Seattle, as well! Clock on the play arrow on the right to hear … Read More
Whale Watching Tours
from Whidbey Island
Whale watching in the spring is special. While resident and transient orca can be found in Puget Sound almost any time of the year, March and April features the addition of gray whales.
Tours are one of the best ways to see the whales and they depart from both Oak Harbor and Langley.