Your Local Host’s guidebook
Food scene
Tasty food, ice cream right next door and a great back patio with lawn games.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rocket Taco
1594 E Main StTasty food, ice cream right next door and a great back patio with lawn games.
Delicious pub grub and drinks in a cozy atmosphere. Our favorite burger place.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spyhop
317 Second StreetDelicious pub grub and drinks in a cozy atmosphere. Our favorite burger place.
China City
1804 Scott RdTasty Chinese food in a great NW atmosphere.
The best bagels I've ever had! Their breakfast sandwiches are amazing. Get there early in the day for more selection. Open for breakfast and lunch.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whidbey Island Bagel Factory
11042 WA-525The best bagels I've ever had! Their breakfast sandwiches are amazing. Get there early in the day for more selection. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Doughnuts, but also sandwiches, salads and burgers. This is the only restaurant on south Whidbey that delivers! Order on-line or by phone.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whidbey Doughnuts
5603 Bayview RdDoughnuts, but also sandwiches, salads and burgers. This is the only restaurant on south Whidbey that delivers! Order on-line or by phone.
Delicious fancy food in the heart of Langley.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prima Bistro
201 1/2 1st StDelicious fancy food in the heart of Langley.
Fancy food with great views of Holmes Harbor
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gordon's On Blueberry Hill
5438 South Woodard AvenueFancy food with great views of Holmes Harbor
Great pizza, salads, pasta and sandwiches. Amazing views of the water. This is a family favorite! They can have long waits on busy summer weekends, but it is worth it.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village Pizzeria
106 1st StGreat pizza, salads, pasta and sandwiches. Amazing views of the water. This is a family favorite! They can have long waits on busy summer weekends, but it is worth it.
Great food and a dog friendly patio!
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Braeburn Restaurant
197 Second StreetGreat food and a dog friendly patio!
Cafe, espresso drinks, bookstore and ice cream. Great patio with sandbox play area for the kids. They often have gluten free or vegan options available.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Commons Cafe & Books
124 Second StreetCafe, espresso drinks, bookstore and ice cream. Great patio with sandbox play area for the kids. They often have gluten free or vegan options available.
Super tasty wood-fired pizza, salads, and more!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joe's Wood Fired Pizza
2815 Howard RdSuper tasty wood-fired pizza, salads, and more!
City/town information
Historic seaside small town with great shops, delicious restaurants, art galleries and antiques. Quaint, beautiful and amusing to explore. Be on the lookout for the many wild bunnies that pepper the town!
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Langley
Historic seaside small town with great shops, delicious restaurants, art galleries and antiques. Quaint, beautiful and amusing to explore. Be on the lookout for the many wild bunnies that pepper the town!
Historic small town waterfront with shops and restaurants. Many unique stores will keep you smiling and intrigued.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coupeville
Historic small town waterfront with shops and restaurants. Many unique stores will keep you smiling and intrigued.
The commercial hub of south Whidbey, Freeland is also a fantastic place from which to base your explorations of the island. Centrally located, Freeland has a great waterfront county park as well as any shops or services you could need.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freeland
The commercial hub of south Whidbey, Freeland is also a fantastic place from which to base your explorations of the island. Centrally located, Freeland has a great waterfront county park as well as any shops or services you could need.
Sightseeing
Kayak tours as well as rentals and lessons. This company will get you out on the water in no time.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whidbey Island Kayaking
5781 Wharf StKayak tours as well as rentals and lessons. This company will get you out on the water in no time.
Great sandy beach with an off-leash dog area. Parking is extremely limited, so get there early!
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Double Bluff Beach and Off Leash Area
6378 S Double Bluff RdGreat sandy beach with an off-leash dog area. Parking is extremely limited, so get there early!
Huge, beautiful park with ball fields, playgrounds, hiking trails, skate park, concessions, basketball court and ample parking.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Community Park
5495 Maxwelton RdHuge, beautiful park with ball fields, playgrounds, hiking trails, skate park, concessions, basketball court and ample parking.
Interesting exhibits that span two floors. Great for learning about Whidbey's history.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Island county Historical society Museum
908 NW Alexander StInteresting exhibits that span two floors. Great for learning about Whidbey's history.
Adorable, historic small town movie theater with first run films.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clyde Theatre
217 1st StAdorable, historic small town movie theater with first run films.
Blown glass treasures as well as opportunities to try creating yourself. Fun bubble machine out front will keep the kids entertained.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Firehouse Glass Gallery
179 Second StreetBlown glass treasures as well as opportunities to try creating yourself. Fun bubble machine out front will keep the kids entertained.
Scenic waterfront park in the heart of Freeland. Boat launch, dock, playground, picnic tables and beach. Follow the trail up the hill for elevated views from just behind historic Freeland Hall (available for rentals).
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freeland Park
1535 E Shoreview DrScenic waterfront park in the heart of Freeland. Boat launch, dock, playground, picnic tables and beach. Follow the trail up the hill for elevated views from just behind historic Freeland Hall (available for rentals).
Drive-in movie theater, go-carts, arcade and concessions. My son has had many birthday parties here!!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Fox Drive-In Theatre
1403 N Monroe Landing RdDrive-in movie theater, go-carts, arcade and concessions. My son has had many birthday parties here!!
Plays, lectures, musical performances and more. The summer Shakespeare Festival is a favorite.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano AvePlays, lectures, musical performances and more. The summer Shakespeare Festival is a favorite.
A bit of a drive from Freeland, but worth it! It is the most beautiful state park in Washington and also the most visited. Forested hiking trails, fresh water lakes for kayaking or swimming, ocean beaches, and the breathtaking Deception Pass Bridge. You will need a "Discovery Pass" which can be purchased in the park.
278 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20A bit of a drive from Freeland, but worth it! It is the most beautiful state park in Washington and also the most visited. Forested hiking trails, fresh water lakes for kayaking or swimming, ocean beaches, and the breathtaking Deception Pass Bridge. You will need a "Discovery Pass" which can be purchased in the park.
Lots of beautiful hiking trails to explore. Well marked with maps and "you are here" stars at almost every trail juncture. It also includes a 1/4 mile trail that is ADA accessible.
Trustland Trails
Washington 525Lots of beautiful hiking trails to explore. Well marked with maps and "you are here" stars at almost every trail juncture. It also includes a 1/4 mile trail that is ADA accessible.
Bring your flashlight to explore this historic fort and gun battery. Lots of hikingtrails, great ocean views and large picnic area. It is also a great location to for kite flying. You will need a "Discover Pass" which can be purchased in the park.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Fort Casey
1280 Engle RdBring your flashlight to explore this historic fort and gun battery. Lots of hikingtrails, great ocean views and large picnic area. It is also a great location to for kite flying. You will need a "Discover Pass" which can be purchased in the park.
Bring your flashlight to explore this historic fort and gun battery. Beautiful ocean views and tons of forested hiking trails. You will need a "Discover Pass" that can be purchased in the park.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort Ebey State Park
400 Hill Valley DrBring your flashlight to explore this historic fort and gun battery. Beautiful ocean views and tons of forested hiking trails. You will need a "Discover Pass" that can be purchased in the park.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Island Transit buses are free and go most places!
Look at the Island Transit website for schedule and route information.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Driving your car is the easiest way to get around the island
The is almost no traffic to speak of and very few stoplights. Most locations have ample parking, especially if you don't mind walking a few blocks.
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Be sure to bring a raincoat, even in summer
The weather on the island is unpredictable and can change rapidly. It is a good idea to dress in layers and always be sure to have a raincoat handy.
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Bring comfortable outdoor walking or hiking shoes
Many of the best places on Whidbey Island are seen from it's numerous hiking trails. Slip on some comfy shoes, grab your rain coat (just in case) and get outdoors!
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Don't miss our Welcome Book!
Inside our home is a "Welcome Book" that we have created to provide you with even more ideas of things to do, places to eat or shop and essential information that you will need for your stay. Be sure to take a look!