September: Whidbey Eat Local Month
Support the area’s farmers, celebrate our abundant food, hear some music and have some fun during Eat Local Month.
Outdoor Island Adventures
For many visitors, it’s simply about the allure of spending time outdoors and recreating in a breathtakingly beautiful island setting.
Simple Pleasures Shine
Local music in an out-of-the-way spot, waking up in a treehouse, and soaking in the island’s food and culture makes for the perfect weekend.
Explore Local Music
Celebrate Whidbey and Camano Islands’ deep roots in music and art.
Island Bliss
Three friends explore South Whidbey Island and have fun foraging for mushrooms, eating locally sourced food, playing pickleball, and more.
The Colonel’s House
The Colonel’s House was the home of Fort Casey’s commanding officers. Take a look inside.
Performing Artists
Whidbey and Camano Islands are filled with performing artists you can enjoy while visiting here.
The Islands Have Always Inspired Artists
Art of all kinds have been in the DNA of Whidbey and Camano Islands for thousands of years.
Literary Artists on Whidbey and Camano Islands
Whidbey and Camano Islands have long inspired writers of all kinds. With plenty of solitude to aid concentration and a lively natural setting for inspiration, it’s no wonder so many novels, plays, songs, and movies have come to fruition here. With a wide variety of accommodation options, the perfect writing refuge awaits. Surround yourself with…
Preserving Our Stories
Why preserve the past? Because it helps us tell the stories of who we are today.
A Culture of Natural Preservation
Many of the area’s forests and beaches were saved from development by community groups and activists.
Island County Historical Museum
The Island County Historical Museum explores history from the area’s Indigenous People to life in the mid-20th century.
Langley Whale Center
The Langley Whale Center offers a thoughtful look at these creatures who are our ocean-going neighbors.
Classic Cinema Experiences
Opened in 1937, the Clyde is a classic small-town movie theatre, while the Blue Fox Drive-In is a throwback experience dating back to 1957.
Arts Education
Art here is not a passive experience. There are art schools with classes year-round and pop-up workshops offered by galleries.
Bailey’s Corner Store
Built around 1909, the store was originally a schoolhouse. In 1939, it became the area’s general store and remains so today.
Coupeville Wharf
The historic Coupeville Wharf is the last of many wharves in Penn Cove. It offers shopping, a cafe, and a great view of the cove.
Maritime History
The region’s maritime history stretches from when the waterways were the highways to today’s ships that move people, cars, and commerce.