Why a Fall or Winter Visit Will Make Memories

You’ve done it again, haven’t you? You worked right through summer. The year’s half-over and you have a pile of vacation days. The phrase “use it or lose it” so applies to you that it hurts. You’re tempted to not worry about it, just lose them and like a few teams in sports, “wait until next year.” You’re making a … Read More

A whale fluke sticks out of the water

The Most Amazing Migration

The gray whale migration is the longest migration of any mammal and some of it happens right here in Puget Sound.

Orca Ridge on Resort Road

Private setting on almost 5 acres of peace & quiet, plus beach access by stairs and 180 degree view on high bank waterfront.

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

Coupeville Mid-Century Beach Cabin

Sleeps 6 2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bath Rates Nightly: $185 – $325 Weekly: $1295 – $2275 Rates subject to change. UNIT #299 – Tara Vacation Rentals Take in the water views and wildlife from the spacious deck of this mid-century bungalow perched among the evergreens. This 2+, 1 and ¼ bath, centrally-located view home sleeps 6 and is located close to … Read More

Military

The guns of Ft. Casey and Ft. Ebey, the planes and jets of Naval Air Station Whidbey, the military barracks of Camp Casey; they’re all part of the military history of Whidbey Island.

The Little Pink House

The Little Pink House is located near the Oak Harbor Marina. You can enjoy the view of the water from the deck or inside this home.

Rocky beach with a bluff and trees growing on top. It's foggy.

Why Embrace

When we ask visitors to embrace these islands, it’s an invitation, and a promise.