Things To Do

On Whidbey & Camano Islands

Challenge yourself or treat yourself with all the things to do on Whidbey and Camano Islands. You can hike, or fish the many beaches, or stroll the many walking-friendly shopping venues featuring a variety of restaurants to please anyone.

Restaurants with Curbside, Delivery, or Drive-Through Options!

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WHIDBEY AND CAMANO ISLANDS
COVID-19 PHASE 3

What's Open? What to Know!

Highlights

NW Travel Channel: Wonderful Whidbey Island

The Northwest Travel Channel and host Jamie Petitto have fun on Whidbey Island.

3 Drives On Whidbey Island That You Just Can’t Miss

There's beauty at every turn while driving on Whidbey and Camano Islands. We have three drives on Whidbey Island that you just can't miss!

Whidbey Scenic Isle Way

Come "Escape it All" and Explore.

People shopping at an art gallery

Artists flock to Whidbey and Camano Islands for inspiration. You can flock here to enjoy the fruits of their inspiration.

Bowl of mussels on Whidbey Island

Top chefs, pizza on the beach, farmer’s markets, wine tours. Everything a foodie could want… plus dessert!

Parks & Scenery

Deception Pass

Let the scenery give back the part of you the city took away.

Outdoor Adventures

Couple walking their dog on a beach

From kite boarding to a walk on the beach, find your adventure on Whidbey and Camano Islands.

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Activities

Family digs for clams at Double Bluff Beach

Clamming, Crabbing, Fishing

Cycling

Hiking Trail with directional signs

Hiking

Boat Launches

Hiking Trail with directional signs

Marinas

Man in a kayak

Kayaking

Whidbey and Camano Islands are in Phase 3 of “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery.”

Island County is in Phase 3, allowing additional businesses, and services to open on a limited basis. Our restaurants are now allowed to offer indoor dining at 50% capacity.

Phase Three policies include:

Indoor service at restaurants may resume at 50% capacity up to 400 people, limit 10 people per table
Outdoor service: 11 pm close, maximum 6 per table, limit 2 households per table.
Establishments only serving alcohol remain closed.
Indoor fitness centers and entertainment venues such as concert halls, bowling alleys, and museums, can also open up at 50% capacity up to 400 people.

Mask Policies as of 5/14/21

While CDC guidelines for those who are FULLY VACCINATED are changing and Washington State's Governor has agreed that FULLY VACCINATED PEOPLE don't always have to wear masks in public, there are MANY circumstances where masks are still required, even for those who are fully vaccinated.

FERRIES - Wearing a mask is still a requirement for travel on all public transportation, including Washington State Ferries. This includes outdoor spaces on vessels. Passengers who refuse to wear masks may be denied travel.
PARKS - Until further notice or directives are provided from the Governor’s office (and subsequently adopted by Washington State Parks), there are no changes to the indoor or outdoor mask wearing requirements.
STORES - Individual store owners and managers have the right to determine what is safe conduct for their store. Please respect their wishes. Remember that the employees there may have underlying health conditions and a little "healthy respect" is always welcome.

What to Know

A statewide mandatory facial covering order is currently in effect. This requirement applies to both indoor and outdoor activities taking place in public spaces, with certain exceptions. Businesses must require people to comply with this order. Langley requires masks while walking the streets downtown.
Hotels, motels, B and B's, and most other lodging are open on Whidbey and Camano Islands.
Most of our spring events, have been cancelled.
Live entertainment indoors in phase 3 is limited to 50% capacity and a maximum of 400 people. Outdoor entertainment is also limited to 400 people with no more than 15 people/2 households to a group.
Indoor gatherings are limited to 50% capacity
Outdoor gatherings are limited to 15 people and 2 households
Weddings and funerals are permitted within venue requirements. Receptions are permitted.
Island Transit has returned to 6-day free service. Bus capacity has been restricted. Learn more at their site, here...

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As we receive cancellation notices, we'll post them to our calendar.

Play Outside

State Parks and public lands are open and camping is now allowed. Check the state parks website for individual park information.

Island County trails are open.

Permanent restrooms are locked
Trash cans have been removed
Signage will be posted to remind users to practice social distancing.

Boat docks/ramps are also open. Signage will be posted to remind users to practice social distancing.

Some, but not all Island County Parks are open.

Outdoor recreation events including sports in Island County is restricted to no more than 10 participants in a group.

Camano Island

Park

Open?

Barnum Point

Yes - Curbed Parking Only

Camano Ballfield and Courts

Field and Courts are open, but playground is closed

English Boom

Yes

Iverson Preserve

Yes

Walt Hutchinson Park

Yes

Tillicum Beach

Yes

Henry Hollow Off-Leash Park

Yes

Four Springs House & Event Center

No

Whidbey Island

Park

Open?

Double Bluff Beach and Off-Leash Area

Yes

Freeland Hall and Playground

No

Marguerite Brons Off-Leash Park

Yes

Moran Beach

Yes

Patmore Pit Off-Leash Park and Ball field

Yes

Rhododendron Park and Campground

No camping, but hiking trails and ballfields are open

The South Whidbey Community Sports Complex is now open.

The three WDFW lake sites, Lone Lake, Goss Lake, and Deer lake, are open. Trails are open now.

Some Oak Harbor City Parks are open and others are closed.

Park	Open/Closed
Skate Park	Open
Neighborhood playgrounds	Open
Ft. Nugent Park Disc Golf Course	Open
Ft. Nugent Park and Windjammer Park playgrounds	Closed
Ft. Nugent Park and Flintstone Park restrooms	Closed
Flintstone Park docks	Closed

The very popular Bluff Trail, Pratt Loop Trail, Kettles Trail, and the Cottage area parking are now open. The Bluff Trail is one-way traffic only. Go counter-clockwise. So, walk up the bluff trail, walk down to the beach, then walk back to the parking lot via the beach. Watch for high tides.

Restaurants are now allowed to open at a reduced capacity and will likely ask you to wear a mask except while seated.

Take-out, delivery and drive-thru food and beverage services are also still available. We suggest that you check in advance with your favorite restaurant and make reservations when possible.

We have a detailed directory of restaurants offering take out, drive-through or delivery here...

Grocery stores and pharmacies have been open at close to regular hours throughout the emergency.

We know that visitors and residents have questions, so here are some important links:

Island County Public Health Covid-19 Guidance, click here...
Washington State Ferry Alerts, click here...
Washington State Parks, click here...