Saratoga Garden Cottage Guidebook
points of interest
This is a wonderful community hub that includes a gorgeous botanical nursery, a gift shop with local goods. some great restaurants including the popular Flower House Cafe, The Tap Room, and Whidbey Donuts for a hearty breakfast. The Farmers Market is right next doors, and is open on Saturdays.
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Bayview Farm and Garden
2780 Marshview AveThis is a wonderful community hub that includes a gorgeous botanical nursery, a gift shop with local goods. some great restaurants including the popular Flower House Cafe, The Tap Room, and Whidbey Donuts for a hearty breakfast. The Farmers Market is right next doors, and is open on Saturdays.
Wine tasting in a lovely farm setting. They have fire pits, bocce ball, and music events in the barn. Very good wine, and friendly service.
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Dancing Fish Vineyards
1953 Newman RdWine tasting in a lovely farm setting. They have fire pits, bocce ball, and music events in the barn. Very good wine, and friendly service.
April - Oct. 10 am-2 pm. Offerings from local farms, artists, food vendors, and musicians. Located next to Bay View Farm and Garden. Great way to spend a Saturday.
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Bayview Farmers Market
Bayview RoadApril - Oct. 10 am-2 pm. Offerings from local farms, artists, food vendors, and musicians. Located next to Bay View Farm and Garden. Great way to spend a Saturday.
Stunning bluff hike. Views of the Olympics and Port Townsend to the West, and the Cascades and prairie land to the East. We like to park in the lot near the Sunnyside Cemetary, and take the trail that includes the Robert Y. Pratt Preserve, and Jacob Ebey's House, then to the Bluff Trail. You don't need a Discover Pass here, and I think it is a way more interesting walk than starting at the beach, where most people seem to park. Don't miss this, especially on a clear day, when the mountains are out.
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Ebey's Landing State Park Heritage Site
Ebey's Landing RoadStunning bluff hike. Views of the Olympics and Port Townsend to the West, and the Cascades and prairie land to the East. We like to park in the lot near the Sunnyside Cemetary, and take the trail that includes the Robert Y. Pratt Preserve, and Jacob Ebey's House, then to the Bluff Trail. You don't need a Discover Pass here, and I think it is a way more interesting walk than starting at the beach, where most people seem to park. Don't miss this, especially on a clear day, when the mountains are out.
Great wine, wonderful view, and live music. Check their website for events.
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Ott & Hunter Wines
204 1st StGreat wine, wonderful view, and live music. Check their website for events.
Another great nursery on Whidbey. The people here are great, and the landscape is wonderful for exploring. check their Website for classes.
Venture Out Nursery
3693 E Scriven LnAnother great nursery on Whidbey. The people here are great, and the landscape is wonderful for exploring. check their Website for classes.
This is our go-to hiking spot, because it is just down the road, and it contains several serene and lovely forest trails. A fun destination in the woods, for first-timers is the "The Erratic", a giant glacial boulder.
"it is believed to be the second largest glacial erratic in Washington".
I recommend downloading an app, such as All Trails to avoid getting lost. It happens!
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Saratoga Woods
4246 E Saratoga RdThis is our go-to hiking spot, because it is just down the road, and it contains several serene and lovely forest trails. A fun destination in the woods, for first-timers is the "The Erratic", a giant glacial boulder.
"it is believed to be the second largest glacial erratic in Washington".
I recommend downloading an app, such as All Trails to avoid getting lost. It happens!
Langley has the sunrise, but you should catch a sunset on the West at least once while you are here. This is a very small public beach with private homes on either side, but it is worth a visit to catch the sunset on the Olympics. We did that often when we first moved here. I like to grab a Whidbey Island popsicle from the Ace Hardware ice cream freezer, and eat it while watching the sunset at this beach.
Frank D. Robinson Beach
6020 Robinson RdLangley has the sunrise, but you should catch a sunset on the West at least once while you are here. This is a very small public beach with private homes on either side, but it is worth a visit to catch the sunset on the Olympics. We did that often when we first moved here. I like to grab a Whidbey Island popsicle from the Ace Hardware ice cream freezer, and eat it while watching the sunset at this beach.
South Whidbey Island is an Artist's haven. Catch a live performance at WICA, an intimate little venue with quality productions, and big talent. You won't be disappointed.
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Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano AveSouth Whidbey Island is an Artist's haven. Catch a live performance at WICA, an intimate little venue with quality productions, and big talent. You won't be disappointed.
This is another gorgeous state park on Whidbey Island. The Fort Ebey Loop hike is a favorite of ours, because of its diversity. You will encounter forest, beach, bluff trails, a lake, and old military bunkers. Lots of opportunities for picnics with water and Olympic Mt. views. The entire loop is about 7 miles, but you can modify your route to shorten it.
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Fort Ebey State Park
400 Hill Valley DrThis is another gorgeous state park on Whidbey Island. The Fort Ebey Loop hike is a favorite of ours, because of its diversity. You will encounter forest, beach, bluff trails, a lake, and old military bunkers. Lots of opportunities for picnics with water and Olympic Mt. views. The entire loop is about 7 miles, but you can modify your route to shorten it.
Points of interest
A picturesque farm with shops, an educational garden, and a beautiful pond. There is a giant off leash dog park, on the farm, but even if you don't have a dog, it is worth walking up the hill to take in the views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountain Ranges.
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Greenbank Farm
765 Wonn RdA picturesque farm with shops, an educational garden, and a beautiful pond. There is a giant off leash dog park, on the farm, but even if you don't have a dog, it is worth walking up the hill to take in the views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountain Ranges.
Located in downtown Langley. You can take in the views from the benches at street level, or venture down closer to the water and have a picnic. There are tables available at the bottom of the stairs with views of the Saratoga Passage, Camano Island , and the Cascades. At lower tides you can walk on the beach past Langley Inn and beyond. This is a quiet beach with stunning views on clear days. One of the few public beaches where you can take a long walk on the sand.
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Seawall Park
1st StreetLocated in downtown Langley. You can take in the views from the benches at street level, or venture down closer to the water and have a picnic. There are tables available at the bottom of the stairs with views of the Saratoga Passage, Camano Island , and the Cascades. At lower tides you can walk on the beach past Langley Inn and beyond. This is a quiet beach with stunning views on clear days. One of the few public beaches where you can take a long walk on the sand.
Quirky little gift shop, just down the road toward Langley. They specialize in all things chocolate, including fudge, jam, flowers and plants, and more.
Chocolate Flower Farm
5040 Saratoga RdQuirky little gift shop, just down the road toward Langley. They specialize in all things chocolate, including fudge, jam, flowers and plants, and more.
Beautiful sandy beach. Great for a long beach walk, wading, or swimming. Although there are lots of cute dogs running around, it is so big that dogs are not the focus here. There are lots of interesting drift wood structures/shelters that people have constructed- fun for hanging out and watching the birds, and scenery.
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Double Bluff Beach and Off Leash Area
6378 S Double Bluff RdBeautiful sandy beach. Great for a long beach walk, wading, or swimming. Although there are lots of cute dogs running around, it is so big that dogs are not the focus here. There are lots of interesting drift wood structures/shelters that people have constructed- fun for hanging out and watching the birds, and scenery.
Food scene
Ultra House
221 Second StreetVery popular, and delicious spot for Ramen.
Charming little cafe in the woods serving delicious sweet and savory treats, as well as fantastic coffees. You won't find a hardy breakfast here, more little Quiches, and such. I would recommend going for a sweet treat and a coffee, just to check out the venue. Warning: it is a very long bumpy road to get there, but I think that is part of the fun!
Mukilteo coffee Roasters is in the same location, and they were the former owners when it was Cafe In The Woods.
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Seabiscuit Bakery
3228 Lake Leo WayCharming little cafe in the woods serving delicious sweet and savory treats, as well as fantastic coffees. You won't find a hardy breakfast here, more little Quiches, and such. I would recommend going for a sweet treat and a coffee, just to check out the venue. Warning: it is a very long bumpy road to get there, but I think that is part of the fun!
Mukilteo coffee Roasters is in the same location, and they were the former owners when it was Cafe In The Woods.
Excellent prepared food to take on a picnic at Sea Wall Park. They also have an outdoor dining area at the restaurant.
Langley Kitchen
Excellent prepared food to take on a picnic at Sea Wall Park. They also have an outdoor dining area at the restaurant.
shopping
An fun mix of eclectic items, furniture, art, linens, bar ware, etc. Many different styles from coastal to mid century modern.
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Mutiny Bay Antiques
1612 E Main StAn fun mix of eclectic items, furniture, art, linens, bar ware, etc. Many different styles from coastal to mid century modern.
Small Grocery store and Mercantile. Located in the center of Langley. Great selection of wine and liquor.
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Star Store Basics
199 Second StreetSmall Grocery store and Mercantile. Located in the center of Langley. Great selection of wine and liquor.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Take the back roads
Sure, you can take the highway to get from point A to B, but taking the back roads offers some amazing scenery and local home based businesses that you would otherwise miss.
I found this link for bike riders, but you can just as well drive this route, or a variation of it. Just copy and paste the link, scroll down on the left and view the "Full Cue Sheet" https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2267711