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 7 State Parks in Whidbey Island, Whidbey Island
Discover the best top things to do in Whidbey Island, United States including Possession Point State Park, Deception Pass State Park, Fort Casey State Park, Double Bluff County Park, Joseph Whidbey State Park, South Whidbey Island State Park, Dugualla State Park.
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1. Possession Point State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Possession Point State Park is a relatively new park in the system but open to visitors who have a Discover Pass. Small parking lot. Its entrance is just before the county-owned Possession Beach Waterfront Park. It has views of the Cascades and the Olympics, as well as the mainland.
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. 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.
4. Double Bluff County Park
5. Joseph Whidbey State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By travelwhere - Modesto, United States
The water had waves. It seemed cleaner looking with not as much seaweed Ebey’s landing. Had nice picnic areas.The driftwood was pretty.
6. South Whidbey Island State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Cloakofstars - McKinney, United States
We explored the Wilbert and Fern Gully trail on our first visit here (after a morning at Deception Pass). We absolutely fell in love with the trails. We were first greeted by a group of young bald eagles circling overhead and the ancient cedar. As we walked the trail we discovered huge mushrooms, weird plants called ‘skunk cabbage’, slugs and fresh water streams running along and underneath the forest floor. We found the whole walk very magical and enjoyable. We came back the next day to do the ridge loop and ran into a local who helps keep the trails walkable. He was very nice and knowledgeable. He mentioned the access to the beach was closed because mother nature continues to destroy the stairs every time they fix it. He also mentioned that some of the trees in the campground area have a disease which causes them to erode from the inside and can create a falling hazard for campers. So sadly it is closed but I am very happy that this little trail is still being maintained so that visitors like us can enjoy it’s beauty.
7. Dugualla State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By U6309DAmelissad - Arlington, United States
This is a small park with a short trail to the end of the beach. The walking is uneven with all the rocks, sandy and it can be really windy here. It has a lovely view and beautiful pieces of driftwood too.
