Cycling the rolling rural hills is an ideal way to explore Whidbey and Camano islands.Start planning your visit now. For cyclists who enjoy the wind in their hair, cycling Island County’s farmland flats, hair-raising downhills and technical mountain biking trails is sure to please. Just a short hop off of I-5, Camano Island is known for its 45-mile loop that … Read More
Affordable Family Fun at the Blue Fox Drive In
Despite the impressive extent of the business (which includes go-carts, an arcade, and a screen-printing business as well as the drive in movies), you somehow simultaneously feel that you’re at a big backyard party.
A Fun Island Wide Driving Scavenger Hunt
From art to barns, here’s our fun and kind of quirky list of things to watch out for while driving around Whidbey and Camano Islands.
Zip Codes and Map for Whidbey Island and Camano Island
Here is a comprehensive list and map of the eight zip codes for Whidbey Island and Camano Island.
DeLaurentis Airport
Located 3 miles SW of Oak Harbor, this is a privately-owned airstrip that is open to the general public.
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
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.
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
New Flights Mean Whidbey and Camano Islands Are Closer Than Ever
Oak Harbor just got a little closer to San Diego. Langley is now closer to San Francisco and travel time between Camano Island and Las Vegas is shorter than ever. No, there wasn’t a bump in the tectonic plates beneath the islands, but what did happen is of tectonic proportions, at least in terms of northwest travel. We’re talking about, … Read More
Kayaking
To get as close to the water without diving in, try kayaking. Your nature adventure can start just a short distance from shore.