Whidbey Island received it's name from Captain Vancouver in June 1792. He named the island after Joseph Whidbey who discovered the thin passageway, which is now called Deception Pass, that clearly identified the newly discovered piece of land as an island. The various communities on Whidbey are quite distinctive and people are drawn to this place for different reasons - to expore or to relax, to work or to retire, and some to live their dream. The chamber guide book says you should think of Whidbey as cut from a beautiful piece of velvet. It can look very different depending on which direction you view it!
Golf
- Holmes Harbor Golf and Beach Club in Freeland which is a public course, 18-hole, par 64. and Includes Beachfire Grill Restaurant
- Gallery Golf Course in Oak Harbor which is a public course, 18-hole, par 72 course. (360-257-2178) no website.
- Island Greens in Clinton which is a public course, 9-hole, par 3.
Dining
- Christopher's on Whidbey featuring fresh, creative Northwest cuisine. 360-678-5480
- Toby's in Coupeville freaturing burgers, chowder, fish & chips. 360-678-4222
- Whidbey Pies Cafe in Greenbank featuring hearty soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche and more. 360-678-1288
- Locals Cafe in Freeland with locally roasted coffees, great food & baked goods. Dine in/take out. 360-331-0252
- Flyers Restaurant & Brewery in Oak Harbor open daily for lunch & dinner, dog friendly. 360-675-5858
- Chef's Pantry in Langley featuring specialy foods, wines, and Chef-prepared take-out picnics. 360-221-2060
Deception Pass Visitor Center - Deception Pass is one of the top ten things you must visit when coming to the Northwest. The bridge at Deception Pass was a Public Works Project build in 1935 and an interesting sideline is that it cost more to paint the bridge in 1983 than it originally cost to build. It is a favorite spot for photographers.
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve - This Reserve is unlike traditional National Park Service areas. It is the product of a partnership between the Town of Coupeville, Island County, the State of Washington and the National Park Service. It is the first National Park Service unit in the nation to be managed by a trust board. 360-678-6084
Lodging
- Coachman Inn (AAA rated) - 32959 Highway 20 in Oak Harbor. 360-675-0727
- Best Western Harbor Plaza (AAA rated) - 33175 Highway 20 in Oak Harbor 360-679-4567
- Acorn Motor Inn (AAA rated) - 31530 Highway 20 in Oak Harbor 360-675-6646
- Lovejoy Inn - 5NW 8th Street in Coupeville 360-678-1204
- The Coupeville Inn (AAA rated) - 200 NW Coveland Street in Coupeville 360-678-6668
- Harbour Inn - 1606 E. Main in Freeland 360-331-6900
- Boatyard Inn - 200 Wharf Street in Langley 360-221-5120
- Harborside Inn - 330 Benedict Street in Port Townsend 360-385-7909
- The WildeBerry - follow Highway 525 North for 15 miles to their 7+ acres in Greenbank. 360-914-6241
Whidbey General Hospital - This full-service facility serves as the island's focal point for health care. Staffed with 60 physicians, 180 nurses and support staff, WGH offers 24-hour emergency care, MRI and CT Scan imaging, coronary and intensive care and a family birthplace. 888-902-2345
Whidbey Residential Rentals, Inc. - This is your one-stop search for rental information on the island. 877-675-9596