Retiring To Whidbey

Deception Pass and Deception Pass Park 

Coronet Bay Marina, located within Deception Pass State Park, includes moorage, restrooms, shower, laundry, and a full-service store. You can walk the bridge or view it from the water, 18 stories up. Park includes beaches, hiking trails, camp sites, and a freshwater lake. 

Windjammer Park

This is Oak Harbor’s major community park. It is a beautiful space, 28.5 acres, in fact, and includes a boat ramp. 

Coupeville Town Park

This is a cute 3.8 acre park with view of Penn Cove. It includes a playground and is the perfect spot for a picnic. 

Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve

You can tell when you drive the curve of Whidbey, that this is a special place. This Reserve was created by a conservation partnership to preserve the historic and scenic integrity of central Whidbey. 

Fort Ebey State Park

This park is a converted coastal defense fort that was built in World War II. As you can imagine, there are some fun spaces in here. This 645-acre park includes camping.

Fort Casey State Park

Fort Casey is a 467-acre marine camping park that includes…a lighthouse! Of course, the views of Admiralty Inlet, the Straight of Juan de Fuca, and the amazing historic properties aren’t bad either.

Freeland Park in Holmes Harbor

Just past the midpoint of the island on the west side in Holmes Harbor, this park includes a boat ramp, dock, picnic area, pavilion with picnic tables and grill, playground, and walking trails.

Oak Harbor Marina

Located between historic Downtown and the Navy base, it includes 420 slips, guest and permanent moorage, showers, laundry, fuel, and a boat ramp. 

South Whidbey Harbor in Langley

Includes 41 slips, moorage, restrooms, showers, free Wi-Fi, and boat ramp. Kayak rentals and lessons are also offered if you are feeling adventurous. 

Coupeville Wharf

The standout property out on the dock in Coupeville includes wharf features a restaurant and shopping.

Greenbank Farm

Located center-Island, Greenbank Farm includes two art galleries and several shops.

Music for the Eyes

Located in Langley, this shop allows you to take an artist’s tour of Central Asia, without leaving Whidbey! Jewelry, clothing, rugs, and musical instruments can all be found here.

The Art Scene

There are so many art studios throughout the Island – painters, potters, glass blowers, weavers, and more. Will you take up art or a craft when you retire?

Artworks Gallery

Artworks is located at Greenbank Farm and is a collective of a variety of local artists.

Callahan’s Firehouse Glass Blowing

You can’t miss this studio, located in the former Langley fire station. You can even blow your own glass!

Garry Oak Gallery

Located in Oak Harbor, includes 25 local established artists.

Pacific Northwest Art School

Want to brush up on your art skills? Painting, photography, and mixed media classes are all in the catalog.

Rob Schouten Gallery

Located in Langley, this gallery includes painting, jewelry, woodworking, fiber arts, and ceramics from 30 Island artists.

Penn Cover Gallery

Twenty-six Island artists contribute in this centrally-located gallery.