Art Class Escape

Whidbey and Camano Islands have several art schools where you can combine avacation getaway with a quality learning vacation.

Three Day Itinerary

  Three Days on Whidbey & Camano Islands Drive Off the Mainland! 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 One – Camano … 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.

Escape It All!

Escape to Whidbey and Camano Islands Are you ready to #EscapeItAll? Travel here “virtually” with our series of quick escapes.  Whether you’re working from home, ventured back to the workplace, or never left the workplace, we invite you to daydream a little about coming to Whidbey and Camano Islands to #EscapeItAll. We have lots to do and plenty of hideouts … Read More

Harborview Getaway

This beautiful post-and-beam home has vaulted ceilings and windows from top to bottom, which overlook Holmes Harbor on Whidbey Island.

Filming in Island County

  Filming and Photographyin Island CountyWhidbey and Camano Islands are home to some amazing views and scenery. Filming on Whidbey and Camano islands is a creative and rewarding experience. With natural scenery, old-growth forests, beaches and hundred-year-old buildings, the two islands offer a rich selection of locations. Whidbey Island is accessible by a short, scenic ferry ride from the south … Read More

Cycling Around the Islands

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

A row of lavender plants

Six Reasons Tourists Love Rural Farm Stays on Whidbey Island

Here are six of the best places to stay on Whidbey Island. These rural getaways pair a rural getaway with things like, horseback riding, a winery, farms, and even a vegan menu. They range from bed and breakfasts to expansive rooms in a farmhouse.