One room wooden cabins lined up along the beach.

A wealth of parks

Whidbey and Camano Islands have many state parks, each with their own special reason to visit. We introduce you to a few of them.

The ferry steaming toward Whidbey Island with puffy white clouds overhead

Insider’s Hints: Taking the ferry to Whidbey Island

There are two ferries serving Whidbey Island. The Clinton – Mukilteo ferry is the direct route to Whidbey Island from the Seattle area, Tacoma, Everett and points south and east. The Coupeville – Port Townsend ferry connects Whidbey Island to the Olympic Peninsula and communities such as Port Townsend, Port Angeles, and the Washington coast. When driving from the north, … Read More

Aerial view of a beach and a forest.

Keep it Real – Keep it Cool

Imagine a place where not one but two mountain ranges dominate the horizon.  Glacier-covered peaks feed rivers that flow into the sound and sea.  Two rural islands in that sea boast farms, forests, isolated beaches, and small towns. Whidbey and Camano Islands are an hour north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. They welcome you with cool weather and wide-open spaces. Thinking of visiting?Stay in … Read More

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

Fairway Harbor View

Escape to a spacious 3,400 square-foot island retreat boasting an unbeatable view. This fully equipped home sleeps up to 13 people.

Filming at State Parks on Whidbey Island

  Filiming at Other State Parks on Whidbey Island Whidbey Island is home to eight gorgeous State Parks. All of them are on the coast, and feature stunning views of Puget Sound and nearby mountains. Many provide camping, and all the amenities to go along with it. Among the parks, you will find rocky and sandy beaches, old growth forests, … Read More

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.

Yellow maple leaves on the ground and the sun shining behind them

Fall Escapes

Fall reminds us that the natural world is made up of cycles. Summer has done its deed and winter approaches.