World War Two era airplane and staff car.

The PBY – Naval Air Museum – The Story of Gigi

The story of the PBY-5A Catalina and how it transformed Oak Harbor into a WWII Navy Seaplane Base is a fascinating tale, and one that’s exemplified by “Gigi,” a PBY-5A Catalina that first came to Oak Harbor in 1943 and now sits on display in the city.

Holiday Events, Performances, and Shopping

  Holiday Events Activities and Shopping 2022 Noteworthy Events and Activities ▸ Lighting of LangleySaturday – November 26 It’s small town magic as The Village by the Sea kicks off the holiday season with the Lighting of Langley.  Langley Park – 2nd and Anthes | 4 pm Learn more here… ▸ A Day of Parades, Tree Lightings and shoppingDecember 3 Country Christmas at … Read More

Garry Oak Gallery

The Garry Oak Gallery is Oak Harbor’s artist-owned gallery with more than 25 established and emerging artists working to bring this gallery to life.

Deception Pass Bridge seen from water level.

Meeting Spaces and Natural Beauty

North Whidbey Has Them Both If you approach Whidbey Island from the north end you’re in for a special treat. Instead of lining up for a ferry you’ll drive across iconic Deception Pass Bridge, which connects Whidbey to Fidalgo Island and the mainland. The elegantly arched bridge is a breathtaking eighteen floors above the tumultuous waters that rush through the … Read More

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

Win an Overnight Stay and Whale Watching

Enter and Win an Overnight Stayand a Whale-Watching Trip!Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism, The Auld Holland Inn and Deception Pass Jet Boat Tours invites you to enter to win a two-night stay on Whidbey Island for two and a whale watching tour for two! First, you’ll spend the night at Oak Harbor’s Dutch-Themed Auld Holland Inn.  Then you’ll head to … Read More

A beach and water with the setting sun and mountains in the distance and colorful clouds overhead.

In the Embrace of the Salish Sea

The waters surrounding Whidbey and Camano Islands are an essential part of life here. Near, on, or in the water, we’re all in its embrace.