A beach at sunset.

Fort Ebey State Park

Fort Ebey State Park, a 645-acre camping park on Whidbey Island, was originally built as a coastal defense fort in World War II.

Hiking

There are several hundred trails on Whidbey and Camano Islands, ranging from ADA compliant to difficult.

6 live crab on a serving platter.

Four-Day Culinary Itinerary

Much of Whidbey and Camano Islands have happily held onto their agricultural roots. The slower, more relaxed feel, has attracted chefs who left the big cities to bring high quality cuisine to our islands. The chefs take advantage of the amazing seafood that is in the Sound, giving diners their spin on delicious seafood. As a result, our islands have … Read More

Two lane road extending into the woods

Scenic Back Roads of Whidbey Island

Scenic Back Roads of Whidbey Island BY Laura Hilton Explore the wonders of Whidbey Island beyond the main highways that stretch from north to south. While these routes can lead you to some fantastic destinations, don’t limit yourself to the well-trodden path. There’s so much more to discover! Instead of sticking to the highway, consider taking a leisurely drive along … Read More

Crew filiming The Hour After Westerly at The Fort Casey Inn.

Central Whidbey Locations Star in Short Film

“In my mind, ‘The Hour After Westerly’ and Whidbey Island are inseparable.” PRODUCER – DIRECTOR NATE BELL Yet another crew has wrapped up shooting on Whidbey Island.  This time, independent producers from Los Angeles finished principal shooting in Central Whidbey for the short film, “The Hour After Westerly.” The film stars Peter Jacobson and Shannyn Sossamon.  Jacobson is recognizable from … Read More