Top Things to do in Whidbey Island
Top Hotels in Whidbey Island
- 1. Captain Whidbey Inn (Since 1907)
- 2. Best Western Plus Oak Harbor Hotel & Conference Center
- 3. Saratoga Inn
- 4. Wildwood Farm Bed and Breakfast
- 5. The Coachman Inn & Suites
- 6. Captain Whidbey Inn (Since 1907)
- 7. Best Western Plus Oak Harbor Hotel & Conference Center
- 8. Auld Holland Inn
- 9. Candlewood Suites Oak Harbor, an IHG Hotel
- 10. Acorn Motor Inn
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Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Whidbey Island, Whidbey Island
Discover the best top things to do in Whidbey Island, United States including Whidbey Island Kayaking, Deception Pass State Park, The Whidbey Playhouse, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, Lavender Wind Farm, Meerkerk Gardens, Fort Casey State Park, Double Bluff County Park, Fort Ebey State Park, Blue Fox Drive-In Theatre.
Restaurants in Whidbey Island
1. Whidbey Island Kayaking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Whidbey Island Kayaking is a guided tour and full-service rental company that provides fun and safe experiences on the waters of Whidbey Island. We offer intimate, specialized tours that include early morning paddles, half-day adventures, birdwatching excursions, and nighttime bioluminescent viewings. Our rental options include both kayaks and paddle boards, and range from on the hour to multi-day. We also deliver to locations around the island!
2. Deception Pass State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,381 reviews
This isn't a lie: with over 30 miles of hiking trails, this park is one of the premier hiking destinations in the country.
Reviewed By U6309DAmelissad - Arlington, United States
There are so many fantastic places to check out at this park...(As of April 2020 it is now closed due to COVID-19 but hope it opens soon!) The scenic beauty of this park is immense and varied. As I've strolled beside Cranberry lake in the early morning or at dusk I've seen beaver, otter, osprey and eagles, mergansers, gorgeous swans and snow geese, red breasted nuthatch, pileated woodpeckers, and so many other birds. When visiting West Beach there is nothing like the 'sea' of pink sea blush flowers that carpet the ground beside the dunes and the cries of oystercatchers (birds) that nest at Rosario flying by or red loons flying by the hundreds just over the water.. There is a handicapped accessible trail that is somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2 mile in distance at the dunes where you can see long hanging lichen that look like tinsel waving in the trees, along with magnificent Pacific Madrone trees, yew trees and crab apple trees. There is a marvelous "overlook' of the bog and lake in the middle of this unique micro-forest that is well worth the extra few steps to get there.as well as an ancient twisted Douglas Fir on the short, flat but a little bumpy with roots dunes trail. If you choose 'Bowman Bay to explore there are kayak rentals during Summer and a pier where a lot of folks do crabbing. There is a boat launch there as well as other sites. IF you head South from the boat launch you take a lovely 'up and down' trail to Lighthouse Island. On the side facing Deception Pass waters there is a unique habitat of a 'rocky bald' area filled with native wildflowers. On the way you'll cross a tombolo which is a sandy isthmus that connects the mainland with the island. There are unique plant communities there. .This is where you can see 'wild carrot' and 'silverweed' whose roots were a food of the Native peoples before there were 'grocery stores! Rosario beach area is the site of an ancient Samish Village site (occupied by First Peoples for over 10k years) Is a peaceful, lovely place where the small, beautiful flat pebbles make a lovely sound as the tide comes in an out..This is a perfect place for barbecues, weddings, and there is a wide open grass field and shelter for special events. The tidepools there host some great diverse creatures from sea stars to sea anemones, small crabs, different kinds of little fish, barnacles and seaweeds. This is a delicate ecosystem so please read the signs and tread with care and go during the low tide to see the most interesting creatures! Take only pictures and leave with only happy memories! Throughout this park there are these gorgeous, rustic, hand-built stone shelters complete with wood fired stoves made by the Conservation Corps in the 1920s that are buildings and works of art! At Christmas time they put on a Holiday gathering with a roaring fire and invite "Santa and Mrs' Claus" for the kids..The whole family or if it is just yourself are welcome to come, join in the live music, & enjoy hot cocoa and cookies! Then there is the old growth forest at Hoypus Point, where a lot of folks fish from and boat launch, This forest is a avorite place for us mushroomers! Pass Lake is fantastic for just pulling over while you're on a drive as it is right off Hiway 30.. A lot of folks go there for fishing...I like swimming there but not too many people do as it is colder than ..Cranberry Lake that has swimming and picnicking and small boat rentals in the summer! Goose Rock is a steep treck uphill for about 600-800 feet but well worth the view...sepctacular! It is like being up in an airplane and on a clear day you can see the Olympics, a wide swath of the Salish Sea and Cranberry Lake in it's entirety. This too is a lovely place to be 'on top of the world' like an eagle looking down on everything. There are trails from here that lead either to Cornet Bay Learning Center or to the bridge in a trail called the "perimeter' trail that is also lovely Finally, even if you just 'drive through' if you are a passenger you'll get an 'amazing' view from the bridge as you pass by...fantastic sunsets and sunrises. These are but a few of the treasurer of this amazing park...I'm so happy to live only 15 minutes away and I go there every chance I can...it is the BEST place in the world!
3. The Whidbey Playhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By allenb2020 - Oak Harbor, United States
Outstanding production of M*A*S*H I was extremely delighted to see this production Our town has so many talented people residing in it
4. Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By CascadiaPNW - Bellevue, United States
Great views and easy hike but not for anyone with fear of heights, that's for sure! The trail along the cliff-side is just a few feet wide and a fall would be quite fatal. Makes you feel like you're on an adventure! Lots of photo spots. In the end, you get to descend and walk along the sea between the driftwood and Admiralty Inlet and feel great that you made it! We parked near the cemetery and walked by Ebey's historic home and the block house. The sweeping views along this path of the farmland were lovely. It adds a bit more than a mile to the hike. Hike is a bit over 5 miles total and took over 4 hours with lots of photo stops.
5. Lavender Wind Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
In these days of Covid-19 closures our availability changes. Please visit our website to find out current status. At this time, the farm itself will open in mid-June, 2020 for people with reservations only. Please visit our website for more information about reservations. Lavender Wind Farm, with a view of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan De Fuca, is on the wild west side of beautiful Whidbey Island in Washington. Visit the farm in the summer for picnics and walking in the lavender fields while enjoying beautiful views of the mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Come to the shop in the Historic District of Coupeville for fabulous baked goods made with lavender, lavender products such as lotions, candles, sachets, jams and so much more.
Reviewed By Demonet2025 - Dallas, United States
Yum, yum! A super cute shop that smells amazing when you walk in! Everything has lavender in it in some shape or form. Purchased loganberry jam with lavender! It was soooo yummy!
6. Meerkerk Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, a nonprofit garden open to the public, encompasses 10 acres of display and educational gardens enveloped by forty-three acres of woodland preserve with 4+ miles of nature trails.The cultivated areas contain a renowned collection of hybrid and species rhododendrons in a woodland garden setting. Trails are maintained throughout the gardens.The gazebo area is suitable for small gatherings and picnics. Dogs are always welcome on leash.
Reviewed By simivalley1699
We went there twice now in May - what an inspiration to be there. You can just sit there and enjoy the garden, or walk around, visit the nursery, find the nature trail, the big leaf garden, or the secret garden. Werever you go there's beauty. Overgrown bushes, tall trees, the monkey tree, the young plants in the nursery, or visit the pond and enjoy the still beauty there and sit on the bench. Even saw someone just reading a book surrounded by the beautiful rhododendrons. Take your time, we even took a picnic lunch and sat at a table almost hidden surrounded by the blooming beauties. Pay $5 per person per entry, and these days they recommend wearing a mask.
7. Fort Casey State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 545 reviews
Reviewed By Aolisi - Coupeville, United States
Fort Casey is a great place for a family outing. There are picnic tables, large fields for frisbee or flying kites, beaches to walk on, and of course the old fort with lots of twisty passages to explore.
8. Double Bluff County Park
9. Fort Ebey State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By U6309DAmelissad - Arlington, United States
I highly recommend you walk along the bluff trail at Fort Ebey...The vistas are AMAZING and magnificent! You can drive to your right and head to the beach at ground level or drive to your left up the hill to the old 'fort' which is eerie cool. There USED to be graffiti and bats in these old underground bunkers until it got painted over...the acoustics are marvelous for anyone that is musically included, try singing something or bring an instrument and you will be delighted. There are people doing windsurfing and launching from the clifftops with parachutes over the water..It is also a very romantic place to celebrate with wine, cheese and rackers overlooking the water..to celebrate a birthday or special event..I've done that and WOW for those spectacular views and ambiance..
