World War Two era airplane and staff car.

The PBY – Naval Air Museum – The Story of Gigi

The story of the PBY-5A Catalina and how it transformed Oak Harbor into a WWII Navy Seaplane Base is a fascinating tale, and one that’s exemplified by “Gigi,” a PBY-5A Catalina that first came to Oak Harbor in 1943 and now sits on display in the city.

Holiday Events, Performances, and Shopping

  Holiday Events Activities and Shopping 2022 Noteworthy Events and Activities ▸ Lighting of LangleySaturday – November 26 It’s small town magic as The Village by the Sea kicks off the holiday season with the Lighting of Langley.  Langley Park – 2nd and Anthes | 4 pm Learn more here… ▸ A Day of Parades, Tree Lightings and shoppingDecember 3 Country Christmas at … Read More

Garry Oak Gallery

The Garry Oak Gallery is Oak Harbor’s artist-owned gallery with more than 25 established and emerging artists working to bring this gallery to life.

Escape It All!

Escape to Whidbey and Camano Islands Are you ready to #EscapeItAll? Travel here “virtually” with our series of quick escapes.  Whether you’re working from home, ventured back to the workplace, or never left the workplace, we invite you to daydream a little about coming to Whidbey and Camano Islands to #EscapeItAll. We have lots to do and plenty of hideouts … Read More

Chasing Penn Cove “Mussel Madness”

What makes Whidbey Island so special? Is it the feeling of being away from it all? The journey to get there (you may drive to the ferry and ride on)? The many water views and beaches? The feeling of a slower pace and small town values? Or the plethora of fresh food ? I think it is a magical combination of these attributes that makes this place so unique.

Selected Routes

  Selected Public Transit Routes to Whidbey and Camano Islands From Sea-Tac Airport to Whidbey Island – Option 1 – Weekdays Only Take light rail to the International District station. Walk to the nearby King street station The Seattle Sounder train service departs on weekday evenings only. Disembark at the Mukilteo Station. Cross the bridge to the ferry terminal. Take … Read More

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.