ByScott Rosenkranz
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…
ByHannah Corbin
Soap Box Derby! Ready, Set, Race: One of Summer’s Most Unique Events Is Racing Back to Camano Island – Every June, the sound of cheering crowds, rolling wheels, and community pride fills the air at Arrowhead Ranch on Camano Island. The Stanwood-Camano Island Soap Box Derby has grown into something truly special—earning recognition as the largest local Soap Box Derby race in the world as of 2025.
ByBen Cober
Romance on the Islands – Bring Your Heart and Embrace Romance on the Islands
ByKerry Rosenkranz
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.
ByKerry Rosenkranz
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What to do this fall on Whidbey & Camano Islands! Discover fall events on Whidbey & Camano Islands—pumpkin patches, harvest festivals, Halloween fun, and family getaways near Seattle.
ByJack Penland
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You’re missing out when you limit your trip to Whidbey and Camano Islands to just a day. How? We’ll show you.
ByMelissa Tang
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.
ByInge Morascini
Traveling with children doesn’t have to break the bank, especially on Whidbey and Camano Islands.
ByHannah Corbin
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Whidbey and Camano Islands hold stories that stretch back more than 10,000 years—long before ferries crossed the sound or cabins dotted the shoreline. These lands and surrounding waters are the ancestral home of Coast Salish peoples, including the Lower Skagit, Swinomish, Suquamish, Snohomish, and other tribes who have lived in relationship with the islands since…
ByEmbrace Whidbey and Camano Islands
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The Fresh Tastes of the Islands’ Farmers Markets and Farm Stands – Shop local and support Whidbey and Camano farmers who bring you the freshest, healthiest food.
ByHannah Corbin
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Langley celebrates whales with an April parade, while the Langley Whale Center fosters curiosity and connection to Salish Sea marine life.
ByDan Shryock
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Embrace Whidbey Island by Bike: Whidbey Island’s natural beauty captivates instantly—a scenic biking escape just 30 miles from Seattle.
ByBen Cober
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It’s a whole-town whodunnit for would-be detectives of all ages! Will you be the one to solve the mystery?
BySuzanne Stavert
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The Northwest Glass Quest is ten days of searching Camano Island and Stanwood for the clue balls that win you glass art balls.
ByBen Cober
Whidbey Island Film Festival: In Glorious Black and White, January 17-26 at Langley’s Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
ByKirsty Papadopulos
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Three friends explore South Whidbey Island and have fun foraging for mushrooms, eating locally sourced food, playing pickleball, and more.
ByJack Penland
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Camano Island is a wonderful escape from urban life, and here’s some insider information as to what to do and where to eat when you come visit.
ByJack Penland
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Whidbey and Camano Islands are filled with romantic backdrops for a marriage proposal. We offer 11 memorable and unique places to pop the question.