A view of the east side of Deception Pass Bridge

The Deception at Deception Pass

How could early explorers be deceived that this sea canyon was the mouth of a river?  It’s easy to understand when you take the time to watch and listen.

Deception Pass State Park

Deception Pass State Park spans the gap between Whidbey Island and Fildalgo Island. At 4,134 acres, the park has 14.6 miles of saltwater shoreline, three lakes, and 35 miles of trails.

An aerial view of a jet boat.

Deception Pass Jet Boat Tours

This jet boat tour through Deception Pass, yes- under the famous bridge and out into open water, is a fun and instructive trip whether it’s your first time, or your 20th.

Filming at Deception Pass Bridge

  Filming at Deception Pass Bridge Constructed during the Great Depression, Deception Pass Bridge has become an iconic structure, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge connects North Whidbey to Fidalgo Island and the mainland beyond. Two graceful curves in the bridge stand approximately 180 feet above the turbulent waters of this narrow passage of Puget Sound. … Read More

Merchant tents in the street on Pioneer Way during the festival, "Holland Happening."

Oak Harbor – Home of Deception Pass State Park

Until the early 1940s, Oak Harbor was a small town, much like the other communities on Whidbey Island. Then, the Navy came, seeking a seaplane base. That base quickly expanded, and Oak Harbor grew into the lively small city it is today.  The seaplane base is now Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, with thousands of service members and contractors bringing … Read More

The sun setting at Deception Pass as seen from the Hoypus Point Trail.

Deception Pass State Park

Deception Pass State Park is outstanding for breathtaking views of a sea-filled canyon, iconic bridge, old-growth forests and wildlife.