September: Eat Local Month
September: Eat Local Month – Support the area’s farmers, celebrate our abundant food, hear some music and have some fun during Eat Local Month.
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Artists On Whidbey & Camano Islands
Artists have been drawn to these islands for years, attracted by the inspirational scenery and space to practice their craft.
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Finding Your Space on Whidbey Island. Here’s an Itinerary.
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.
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Camano: A Multi-Generational Escape Full of Local Charm
Camano: A Multi-Generational Escape Full of Local Charm – Camano Island turned out to be the perfect place to celebrate two milestones at once: my newly minted eleven-year-old’s birthday and a visit from my mom, who was in town from out of state. I wanted a getaway that felt special without requiring a complicated travel day, and Camano Island was a perfect fit.
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Crabbing Whidbey & Camano Islands
Crabbing is a beloved Northwest tradition, and Whidbey and Camano Islands offer excellent Dungeness and red rock crabbing opportunities in the scenic waters of Admiralty Inlet, Saratoga Passage, Skagit Bay, and Port Susan. That includes Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife marine areas 9, 6, 8-1, and 8-2. It can be a fun and creative adventure, with several…
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Coupeville: The Home to “Practical Magic”
Coupeville: The Home to “Practical Magic” This fall, the waterfront village of Coupeville on Whidbey Island celebrates the anniversary of the release of Practical Magic. Starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Stockard Channing, this seasonal cult classic chose Coupeville as the film’s setting for its historic, seaport charm that attracts visitors from around the world.
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Gardens, Art, and theQuiet Season of Becoming
Gardens, Art, and theQuiet Season of Becoming – There is a particular beauty to Whidbey and Camano Islands in spring, one that does not announce itself loudly.
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Easter Egg Hunts
Easter Egg Hunts – Celebrate spring with festive Easter egg hunts in Clinton and Oak Harbor—fun for the whole family!
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Welcome the Whales 2026
Welcome the Whales 2026 A Community Tradition Returns to Langley- Each spring, the shoreline of Langley becomes more than a view — it becomes a front-row seat to one of the Pacific Northwest’s most remarkable returns.
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Winter Outdoor Adventure
Winter Outdoor Adventure – Are you a fan of finding solitude on a trail, spotting migratory birds at the beach, or wildlife on the water? If so the quiet season is the right season for you.
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Deception Pass Jet Boat Tours
This jet boat tour through Deception Pass, yes- under the famous bridge and out into open water, is a fun and instructive trip whether it’s your first time, or your 20th.
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Celebrate the Season
Celebrate the Season: Your Guide to Holiday Magic on Whidbey & Camano Islands The holidays shine bright on Whidbey and Camano Islands, where small-town charm meets festive cheer. From glittering parades and cozy holiday markets to winter festivals, Santa sightings, live performances, and hands-on workshops, the islands come alive with seasonal spirit all December long.
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5 Wonderful Whidbey Island Experiences
5 Wonderful Whidbey Island Experiences: Give the gift of unforgettable memories! From fine dining to whale watching, explore 5 Whidbey Island experiences that make perfect holiday gifts.
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Rufus’s Guide to Off-Leash Joy
Explore the best off-leash dog parks on Whidbey and Camano Islands. From sandy beaches to forest trails, Rufus the golden retriever shares top dog-friendly spots.
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A Dog-Friendly Weekend Escape to Whidbey Island
Escape to Whidbey Island with your pup for ferry rides, seaside sunsets, and off-leash beaches. Add in bagels, cider, and cozy town vibes, and you’ve got the perfect weekend getaway—dog-friendly adventures at every stop.
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8 Great Camping & Glamping Options
Camping and Glamping on Whidbey and Camano Islands
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A Soundtrack Shaped by Community
Music doesn’t just fill the air on Whidbey and Camano Islands—it fills gaps between people
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Salad from the Salish Sea’s Garden
Seaweed foraging Seaweed foraging is a fun, sustainable, and deeply nourishing way to connect with the coastal ecosystems of Whidbey and Camano Islands. The intertidal zones and rocky shorelines of these islands host a rich variety of edible seaweeds—including sea lettuce, rockweed, and bull kelp—that have been harvested for generations by Indigenous communities and coastal…
