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…
Why preserve the past? Because it helps us tell the stories of who we are today.
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…
Many of the area’s forests and beaches were saved from development by community groups and activists.
The Island County Historical Museum explores history from the area’s Indigenous People to life in the mid-20th century.
The Langley Whale Center offers a thoughtful look at these creatures who are our ocean-going neighbors.
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.
Art here is not a passive experience. There are art schools with classes year-round and pop-up workshops offered by galleries.
Built around 1909, the store was originally a schoolhouse. In 1939, it became the area’s general store and remains so today.
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.
The region’s maritime history stretches from when the waterways were the highways to today’s ships that move people, cars, and commerce.
Built in 1903, the Admiralty Head Lighthouse is the second of two lighthouses built in the area and was operated for only about 20 years.
Fort Casey is one-third of the “Triangle of Fire,” which guarded Puget Sound from invasion. It’s now a state park, conference center, and inn.
Built in 1912 and once the largest barn on the West Coast, this building has since 1950 been primarily a roller skating rink, hence its name.
The center is your chance to learn about small boats and even rent one for a few hours or the day.
Even the most casual nature-lover will have fun spotting the wide variety of birds on Whidbey and Camano Islands. We offer up some prime birding locations.
The museum and related buildings offer a look back at the lives of people living here in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Camano’s pioneer women formed this civic group in 1908 to improve the quality of life here. The building was built in 1924.