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!

Bayview Cash Store

Our small-town shops will remind you why in-person shopping is fun!

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.

Outdoor 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

As of June 30, most mask requirements by Washington State have been lifted.

Where Masks Are Still (or May) be requiried.

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 - All customers inside terminals or vessels should continue to wear face coverings. However, passengers can remove their masks while outdoors on the sun deck, car deck areas of the vessel, outside waiting areas at terminals and other outdoor locations. Please remember to mask up upon reentering interior areas of boats and terminals.
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.
BUSSES - Federal law still requires all public transportation riders to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth at all times.

What to Know

Our restaurants are open for indoor dining, but many are not open every day of the week due to staffing issues.
Hotels, motels, B and B's, and most other lodging are open on Whidbey and Camano Islands.
Oak Harbor's July 4th parade and fireworks is going on as scheduled.
Island Transit has returned to 6-day free service. Bus capacity has been restricted. Learn more at their site, here...
The ferry route between Coupeville and Port Townsend is being serviced by only one boat. Expect waits. Protect your trip and make reservations a day or two in advance with the ferry system. Details can be found by clicking 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...