Built in 1907 on then sparsely settled Whidbey Island, Captain Whidbey Inn has an incredibly rustic personality that stands apart from 21-century cool. New owners have purchased the inn and plan to give it a gentle “refresh.” The plan is to keep all the charm, yet make the 21-century traveler feel as comfortable as if the inn were only recently built.
Jack Penland lives on Whidbey Island with his wife, Diane. Even though they’ve lived here for more than 20 years, they keep finding new adventures, places to explore, and food to try.
The PBY – Naval Air Museum tells stories through a mix of photographs, artifacts, text, military uniforms, and hands-on activities. It tells both the big stories and the small individual stories of our men and women in service.
Art here is not a passive experience. There are art schools with classes year-round and pop-up workshops offered by galleries.
The South Whidbey Historical Museum gives visitors a view into what it was like living in the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The region’s maritime history stretches from when the waterways were the highways to today’s ships that move people, cars, and commerce.
Whidbey and Camano Islands are filled with performing artists you can enjoy while visiting here.
Meet the Garry Oaks, the trees for which Oak Harbor is named, and learn about the self-guided tour that you can take.