A beach and water with the setting sun and mountains in the distance and colorful clouds overhead.

In the Embrace of the Salish Sea

The waters surrounding Whidbey and Camano Islands are an essential part of life here. Near, on, or in the water, we’re all in its embrace.

Hiking

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

A whale fluke sticks out of the water

Whale Watching Tours from Whidbey Island

Whale watching in the spring is special. While resident and transient orca can be found in Puget Sound almost any time of the year, March and April features the addition of gray whales.
Tours are one of the best ways to see the whales and they depart from both Oak Harbor and Langley.

Island Hopper

Island Hopper By Laura Hilton In most counties, all the land is connected, but for Whidbey and Camano Islands, it’s the embrace of the Salish Sea that holds us in community. Both islands can boast of gorgeous natural scenery, a laidback culture, and plenty of creative residents. We can even see each other from many points! But we haven’t shared … Read More

Win an Overnight Stay and Whale Watching

Enter and Win an Overnight Stayand a Whale-Watching Trip!Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism, The Auld Holland Inn and Deception Pass Jet Boat Tours invites you to enter to win a two-night stay on Whidbey Island for two and a whale watching tour for two! First, you’ll spend the night at Oak Harbor’s Dutch-Themed Auld Holland Inn.  Then you’ll head to … Read More