Scenic Places to Photograph

From smart-phone selfies to rich studies of the textures of the land and sea, to snapshots of your dog on the beach, Whidbey and Camano Islands offer photographers the opportunity to create rich art, or just have a good time posting to Instagram.

Admiral’s Nest

Enjoy stunning views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, grill on the wraparound deck, or use the community pool.

Things to Do

Find fun and interesting things to do on Whidbey Island and Camano Island. The islands have uncrowded beaches, forests, beautiful scenery, casual and fine dining, and art galleries.. There are wineries, distilleries, breweries, state parks, outdoor adventures like kayaking and boating, and more.

Embrace

The art of being here Just north of Seattle, embraced by the Salish Sea, you’ll find two of the most beautiful islands in the world. Easily accessed by bridge or ferry, Whidbey and Camano Islands feel a world away. Each island boasts gorgeous natural scenery, a vibrant arts culture, and delicious locally produced food and beverages. For all the wonderful things they … Read More

The porch of the Captain Whidbey, a hundred year hotel made from tree logs.

Win Two Nights at the Historic Captain Whidbey

Enter to Win an Escape to the Historic Captain Whidbey This Sweepstakes is Now Over The Winner will be announced on social media. Thank-you for entering. For more than a hundred years, the Captain Whidbey has been a proud sentinel on the western end of Penn Cove hosting guests from all over the world and treating them to an idyllic … Read More

Steering Committee

Transformative Destinations Program Steering Committee Leadership Team Sharon SappingtonExecutive Director, Island County Economic Development CouncilMember, Whidbey & Camano Islands Tourism Committee Chet RossExecutive Director, Freeland Chamber of CommerceVice Chair, Whidbey & Camano Islands Tourism Committee Jessica McCreadyExecutive Director, Camano Island Chamber of CommerceAssistant Secretary, Whidbey & Camano Islands Tourism Committee Lynda EcclesExecutive Director, Coupeville Chamber of CommerceMember, Whidbey & Camano … Read More

Movie set of an actor running as the crew records him running.

The Hour After Westerly

When a man who revels in timeliness and predictability loses an hour and finds a mystery, it produces a haunting puzzle about what might have been. That’s “The Hour After Westerly” a short film mostly shot on Whidbey Island. For a limited time, it’s available online.

Island Movie Magic

Updated 2/21/23 Ever watch a movie and immediately want to go there? Maybe you’re so enchanted you even find yourself scouring the IMDB page, trying to figure out where this thing was filmed. All too often we’re disappointed to find it’s on a sound stage, or some beautiful location that’s too far-flung to reach. But here is a list of … Read More

Sunny by the Sound

This newly renovated haven boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a modern open concept and has low-bank beach access.