Sun setting at Deception Pass with the bridge in the distance.

Win an Island Getaway

A New Contest Soon Check Back to Win Your Island Escape! Our Most Recent Contest is Over Our Next Contest Will be announced Soon,so please check back! The PBY Catalina in Oak Harbor – part of the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum.   From great places to shop and eat to outdoor adventure, find out what all there is to … Read More

Discover Your Islands

So much to discover close to home. Ease Into Island Time Whidbey and Camano Islands provide visitors both a physical and mental makeover from mainland to island, transporting travelers to a slower pace. The islands offer a wide variety of lodging options. Dine nightly on fresh food harvested that day from local farms or surrounding waters. Enjoy craft beverages at … Read More

Admiral’s Nest

Enjoy stunning views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, grill on the wraparound deck, or use the community pool.

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

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

Embrace

The art of being here Just north of Seattle, embraced by the Salish Sea, you’ll find two of the most beautiful islands in the world. Easily accessed by bridge or ferry, Whidbey and Camano Islands feel a world away. Each island boasts gorgeous natural scenery, a vibrant arts culture, and delicious locally produced food and beverages. For all the wonderful things they … Read More