When Seattle held a contest to find the region’s best coffee, the winners were from Coupeville. They promptly named their coffee, “Seattle’s Best.” By Laura Hilton Throughout the world, Seattle is known as a coffee capital, thanks largely to that famous mermaid. But locals know it’s the whole Pacific Northwest region that roasts a mean bean, and in fact some … Read More
The Hour After Westerly
When a man who revels in timeliness and predictability loses an hour and finds a mystery, it produces a haunting puzzle about what might have been. That’s “The Hour After Westerly” a short film mostly shot on Whidbey Island. For a limited time, it’s available online.
NW Travel Channel: Wonderful Whidbey Island
The Northwest Travel Channel and host Jamie Petitto have fun on Whidbey Island.
Our Best Beach This Month – Fort Ebey State Park
Our Best Beach This Month is the beach at Fort Ebey State Park. The three-mile long shoreline is great for hiking, fishing, wildlife and scenery.
The Oak Harbor Garry Oaks
When you walk among the oak trees that dominate Smith Park in Oak Harbor, you can’t help but feel you’re among some very old living things. The 150 or so Garry Oaks in the park predate the town, and, yes, the town was named after the trees.
3 Drives On Whidbey Island That You Just Can’t Miss
There’s beauty at every turn while driving on Whidbey and Camano Islands. We have three drives on Whidbey Island that you just can’t miss!
Our Best Beach This Month – Seawall Park
Early morning is a good time to hear the rhythms of nature and Langley’s Seawall Park is a great place to do just that. That’s why it’s our Best Beach This Month.
A Fun Island Wide Driving Scavenger Hunt
From art to barns, here’s our fun and kind of quirky list of things to watch out for while driving around Whidbey and Camano Islands.
These Ferry Travel Secrets Will Save You Tons of Time
There are some easy ways to avoid the extremely long lines on the Washington Ferries. Some are high tech, and some are just plain logic. Here are a few of the major tips.
Get Lost Here
Whidbey and Camano Islands are great for a drive without a map because you eventually reach the water, or the main highway.