Hiking and Walking Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor offers visitors many opportunities to explore their travel interests, from fine dining and shopping to military history and whale watching. What Oak Harbor may not be known for —but should be— is hiking and walking. There are several options for every activity level, from avid hikers to family strolls, and dogs are welcome on treks.

Island Art Glass

Island Art Glass makes affordable, quality hand-blown giftware in a rainbow of colors for over 40 years.

An orca, or killer whale, a few hundred yards from shore

The Whales of Puget Sound

The Whales of Puget Sound After spending most of the summer in the San Juan Islands, our Resident orca pods venture south into inland waters for the fall and early winter months, traveling down Admiralty Inlet chasing chum salmon runs into lower Puget Sound. BY SUSAN BERTA & HOWARD GARRETTORCA NETWORKUPDATED 2/28/21 There are many opportunities to observe the orcas … Read More

Filming at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

  Filming at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Located north of Oak Harbor, Whidbey NAS encompasses over 7,000 acres. This base is the only one in the world to operate the Growler series of jets. With 2400 civilian personnel, 7400 military, and their families, this base has all the amenities you’d expect and more. As well as housing, entertainment, and … Read More

Sunlight Beach Getaway

This quaint beach-front cottage with a deck offers an unobstructed view of Puget Sound and sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.

Several sculptures in the Matzke outdoor gallery

The Gallery in the Woods

The 10 acre outdoor sculpture display at the Matzke Fine Art Gallery on Camano island is part park, and part gallery. Nestled along the beautifully groomed Northwest foliage, you’ll find works of art from some of the regions top artists.

West Beach Lookout

This home has expansive, west-facing views for some of the best sunset experiences, two living rooms, and a rec room.