Cruising Camano
The Roads of Camano Island
by Laura Hilton
As you leave the hustle and bustle of Stanwood, you’ll cruise across the Gateway Bridge to Camano and feel that you’re entering Island Time. Big box stores and large avenues fall away, replaced by land and sea vistas, clusters of fun local shops, and sweeping rural roads. Camano Island is a wildly creative and outdoorsy community with no centralized township, instead you’ll find hubs of activity and beautiful views around every corner. This island insists you explore it from one delightful end to the other. Enjoy all the publicly displayed art and studios tucked in the woods, eat your way from one delicious stop to the next, and stay overnight so you can bask in an island sunset. Walking trails, history, local goods, and outdoor adventure await you here.
The Northern End
Shortly after driving onto Camano Island, you reach Terry’s Corner and must choose to head either north or south. Both choices lead to fun, adventure, and beautiful scenery. Let’s head north, where you’ll also find some history and beautiful beaches.
The Camano Loop
Turning south at Terry’s Corner brings you zip-lining art galleries, including an outdoor sculpture garden, golf, two very popular state parks and some great casual dining. The tree-lined roadways and hiking trails will fill your day with adventure.