A wealth of parks
Whidbey and Camano Islands have many state parks, each with their own special reason to visit. We introduce you to a few of them.
Creativity grows here
There’s room here to let your “inner artist/farmer/whatever” grow.
Intentional Travel
Intentional travel offers a deeper experience that benefits the visitor and the islands.
Finding Your Space on Whidbey Island. Here’s an Itinerary.
With miles of wide-open beaches and trails and state and regional parks, there’s plenty of space even in the busy season.
The Garry Oaks of Oak Harbor
Meet the Garry Oaks, the trees for which Oak Harbor is named, and learn about the self-guided tour that you can take.
Midday Black Midnight Blue Island Premieres
Midday Black Midnight Blue is a feature film shot on Whidbey Island. Producers changed the script to incorporate the character of the island.
Why Embrace
When we ask visitors to embrace these islands, it’s an invitation, and a promise.
Choosing to “Keep it Real”
We invite our visitors to embrace genuine experiences here.
Give Your Home an Island Touch
To spruce up your home and give it that island touch, look no further than our local makers and retailers.
In the Embrace of the Salish Sea
The waters surrounding Whidbey and Camano Islands are an essential part of life here. Near, on, or in the water, we’re all in its embrace.
Is Our Love for Outdoor Art Caused by Mother Nature?
Why do we have so much outdoor art? Maybe it’s simply because we love both the outdoors and art. You decide.
From Farm to Footpath: A Tranquil Whidbey Island Walk
A South Whidbey Farmer donated his farm to the community so people could hike and, “rest their souls awhile.” Come take a tour.
Art Lives on Camano Island
Camano Island is filled with studios and galleries from artists drawn to the island by the region’s natural beauty.
Affordable Family Fun at the Blue Fox Drive In
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.
A Dozen Romantic Places to Propose on Whidbey and Camano Islands
Whidbey and Camano Islands are filled with romantic backdrops for a marriage proposal. We offer 11 memorable and unique places to pop the question.
Best Travel Spots in 2023? Whidbey Island
Travel website Travel Lemming has included Whidbey Island among its top 50 destinations in 2023.
Want a Happy Hike? Walk in Winter.
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.
Skip the Traffic and Ferry Line to Whidbey Island
What’s the fastest easiest way from downtown Seattle to Whidbey Island? We’ll show you how the Sounder Train makes the trip easy.