Explore Whidbey and Camano Islands

>> a perfect weekend escape

Scenic bluffs, wind-swept beaches, pastoral green fields and swatches of forest are patchworked with quaint seaside towns to make Whidbey Island a perfect weekend escape.

The largest contiguous island in the continental US, Whidbey is home to several state parks (including the beautiful and dramatically-positioned Deception Pass State Park), camping, a plethora of good B&Bs, and fantastic restaurants (Penn Cove mussels, anyone?) Stop at Greenbank Cellars to taste some delicious locally-made wine, and don’t pass on an afternoon hike at Ebey’s Landing–the view is breathtaking.

Camano Island lies between Whidbey and the mainland and is accessed easily – by bridge! It’s one of the few island getaways in Puget Sound that doesn’t require a ferry crossing. We love it because it’s a low-key getaway and is still somewhat of a savvy traveler’s secret. Waterfront parks like Camano Island and Cama Beach State Parks offer boating, hiking, camping and birdwatching.