Whidbey Island Bagel Factory

The Whidbey Island Bagel Factory serves authentic New York style bagels, boiled and baked and bagel sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.

Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware – the Helpful Place – is home to your hardware, home, and garden decoration needs. It’s also full of helpful people who can outfit you for fishing and offer great local expertise. Oak Harbor Location 150 SE Pioneer Way Oak Harbor, WA 98277-5712 (360) 679-3533 Freeland Location 1609 Main St Freeland, WA 98249-9911 (360) 331-6799

North Whidbey Video Tour

“Comcast Neighborhoods” host Sabrina Register takes us on a whirlwind tour of Whidbey Island’s northern end, visits the towns of Coupeville and Oak Harbor, learns about the history of the area, and visits farms that are on the land and in the water.

Performers on stage in front of an audience.

Performing Artists

Whidbey and Camano Islands are filled with performing artists you can enjoy while visiting here.

Picnic Basket, bottles of wine, cheese and frut all spread out on a blanket

A Seaside Picnic Jaunt

What day at the beach is complete without a picnic? Here are some great places to shop and beaches to visit on Whidbey and Camano Islands.

Fishing boats in Deception Pass. The view is from the water's edge.

Three Day Itinerary

Three Days on Whidbey & Camano Islands Embrace The Pace! The transformation from mainland to island is not only physical, it’s psychological. The pace is not only slower, it feels as if you’ve stepped back in time. The mild climate and close proximity to Seattle make either island an easy getaway all year round. Day 1 – Camano Island Explore … Read More

Whidbey Coffee

Famous for its coffee, Useless Bay Coffee is a favorite for locals and visitors.  Stop in Oak Harbor for breakfast or for lunch.

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

Meetings on Whidbey and Camano Islands

Meetings and retreats onWhidbey & Camano Islands Authentic, Affordable, Memorable Make an Impression and Provide Inspiration When planning a business event do you picture it in an inspirational setting surrounded by rural landscapes and scenic vistas? Does it need to be close to your business, but far enough away to escape the daily grind? Embrace This Place! Whidbey and Camano … Read More