Whidbey and Camano Islands have several art schools where you can combine avacation getaway with a quality learning vacation.
11+ Fun Things to Do to Make You a Hero to Your Kids
Who says family fun has to be expensive? Escaping to Whidbey and Camano Island can provide the right balance of free time and organized fun for a family trying to extend that vacation dollar.
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
A Chef Looks at Whidbey and Camano Island’s Food Future.
Mark Laska, who trained as a chef in Italy and owns Coupeville’s Ciao restaurant, sees parallels between the two places’ food culture.
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
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.