About the Area
Whidbey Island is one of Washington's most scenic areas. In Puget Sound just south of the San Juan Islands and north of Seattle, the island has three beautiful State Parks, several placid lakes, primeval forests, wild beaches, ample parks and charming communities. The stunning Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges are clearly visible from many parts of the island.
Visitors and residents alike enjoy life out of doors, hiking, fishing, boating, camping, diving, swimming, biking, bird watching and golfing in the warm months and sledding and snow-shoeing in winter. Many artists and creative people call Whidbey Island home, enriching our communities with art galleries, good theater, craft and antique stores and wineries. Visitors can choose a scenic spot to relax in for the day, or tour the island which takes about 1.5 hours by car.
Oak Harbor is in northern Whidbey, near Deception Pass and the US Navy base. The historic downtown area is a charming place to shop or relax over a coffee, and it overlooks a waterfront park, a full service marina and beaches that offer panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Cascade Range. We recommend you take an easy bike or hike along our waterfront to Deception Pass or Fort Casey State Park; it's beautiful, relaxing, and free!
The friendly Coachman Inn front desk staff will gladly tell you more information about Whidbey Island during your stay with them.
Before checking out all that Whidbey Island offers, check into the centrally-located Coachman Inn, where we have been voted Best of Whidbey Island for ten years running and awarded the AAA Three Diamond rating, their highest rating for vacation lodging. To check availability, call the Coachman now at 800-635-0043 or click here.
Articles about Whidbey Island
Overviews of Whidbey Island
- Introduction to Whidbey Island
- Whidbey Island as a Vacation Destination
- Whidbey Island Places to See
- Whidbey Island Weekend Getaways
- Whidbey Island Events and Destinations
- Whidbey Island Scenic Isle Way
About Parks and Landmarks on Whidbey Island
- Cama Beach State Park
- Deception Pass State Park
- Deception Pass Tours
- Deception Pass Bridge
- Fort Casey State Park
- Fort Ebey State Park
- Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve
- Joseph Whidbey State Park
- Dugualla State Park
- Admiralty Head Lighthouse
About Outdoor Activities on Whidbey Island
- Whidbey Island Hiking Trails
- Whidbey Island Kayaking Tours
- Whidbey Island Scuba Diving
- Whidbey Island John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool
- Whidbey Island Beaches
- Whidbey Island Boating
About Shopping, Dining and Businesses on Whidbey Island
- Whidbey Island Paint Your World Ceramic Studio
- Whidbey Island's Whidbey Playhouse
- Whidbey Island Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens
- Knot in Thyme
- Island Bliss Alpacas
- Whidbey Island Wineries and Shopping
- Whidbey Island Things To Do and Restaurants and Dining
- Whidbey Island Oak Harbor Marina Grand Experience
- Whidbey Island Food Lovers Paradise
- Shop for Local Foods and Produce on Whidbey Island
- Whidbey Island Shopping and Gourmet Food Tasting
- Swede Hill Cellars
About Seasonal Activities and Events on Whidbey Island
- Whidbey Island Weekend Events
- Whidbey Island Marathon
- Whidbey Island Triathlon
- Choochokam Arts Festival
- Tour de Whidbey Bike Ride
- Whidbey Island Race Week
- Holland Happening Festival
- Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival
- Penn Cove Musselfest
- Whidbey Island Whale Watching
