Guidebook to Whidbey Island
Sightseeing
Ebey's Landing, located approximately 10 miles from the house, is a great place for day hikes.
51 locals recommend
Ebey's Landing State Park Heritage Site
Ebey's Landing RoadEbey's Landing, located approximately 10 miles from the house, is a great place for day hikes.
Explore the WWII gun battery emplacement designed to protect the Puget Sound Region from a potential Japanese invasion during WWII. This fort is part of 2 other forts guarding the entrance to the greater Seattle area which was coined "The ring of fire". On the opposite side of the Straight of San Juan de Fuca, is Fort Worden near Port Townsend where 'Officer and a Gentleman' was filmed.
72 locals recommend
Fort Casey State Park
1280 Engle RdExplore the WWII gun battery emplacement designed to protect the Puget Sound Region from a potential Japanese invasion during WWII. This fort is part of 2 other forts guarding the entrance to the greater Seattle area which was coined "The ring of fire". On the opposite side of the Straight of San Juan de Fuca, is Fort Worden near Port Townsend where 'Officer and a Gentleman' was filmed.
Walk along the bridge at Deception Pass and take in the breathtaking views to the east and west. Observe the turbulent current passing through the narrow channel during tidal changes where the speed of the water can reach 8 - 10 mph.
278 locals recommend
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Walk along the bridge at Deception Pass and take in the breathtaking views to the east and west. Observe the turbulent current passing through the narrow channel during tidal changes where the speed of the water can reach 8 - 10 mph.
Sit and relax to a gorgeous sunset on the beach located approximately 4 miles from the house.
6 locals recommend
West Beach County Park
2407 W Beach RdSit and relax to a gorgeous sunset on the beach located approximately 4 miles from the house.
Anacortes is a great place to stroll along and take in the various antique shops. There are some great pubs and restaurants as well.
71 locals recommend
Anacortes
Anacortes is a great place to stroll along and take in the various antique shops. There are some great pubs and restaurants as well.
City/town information
Oak Harbor is home to the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station featuring F-18 Hornets. Although entry is prohibited, you can observe the flight operations from various locations. An air museum located in downtown Oak Harbor features a WWII PBY (Patrol Plane) used throughout the war with history of the role the area played during the war. There are also various locally owned shops featuring arts and crafts, clothing, books, etc. along the main street.
16 locals recommend
Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor is home to the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station featuring F-18 Hornets. Although entry is prohibited, you can observe the flight operations from various locations. An air museum located in downtown Oak Harbor features a WWII PBY (Patrol Plane) used throughout the war with history of the role the area played during the war. There are also various locally owned shops featuring arts and crafts, clothing, books, etc. along the main street.
Coupeville is a quaint little town consisting of arts and crafts shops and restaurants.
82 locals recommend
Coupeville
Coupeville is a quaint little town consisting of arts and crafts shops and restaurants.
Walk on the Coupeville Ferry and cross over to Port Townsend for the day. Visit some historic buildings, have lunch and stroll along the main street which consists of various shops and gallaries.
218 locals recommend
Port Townsend
Walk on the Coupeville Ferry and cross over to Port Townsend for the day. Visit some historic buildings, have lunch and stroll along the main street which consists of various shops and gallaries.