Collin’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Absolutely amazing views that are sought after by tourists year-round!
278 locals recommend
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Absolutely amazing views that are sought after by tourists year-round!
Learn why Oak Harbor first became a Navy base and how they planned to fly PBY sea planes out of Oak Harbor.
11 locals recommend
PBY Memorial Foundation PBY-Naval Air Museum
270 SE Pioneer WayLearn why Oak Harbor first became a Navy base and how they planned to fly PBY sea planes out of Oak Harbor.
A short walk from the condo is the marina, and then you can walk out to Maylor Point on Sea Plane base to get a great view of the harbor and find some bald eagles and seals.
City of Oak Harbor Marina
1401 SE Catalina DrA short walk from the condo is the marina, and then you can walk out to Maylor Point on Sea Plane base to get a great view of the harbor and find some bald eagles and seals.
You can almost see the park from the balcony. It borders Oak Harbor and was just completed in 2019. It has a water park for the kids, huge fields, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, and beach access with places to grill and hangout.
• The Whidbey Playhouse – Local Plays, see their website for showtimes
10 locals recommend
Windjammer Park
1600 SW Beeksma DrYou can almost see the park from the balcony. It borders Oak Harbor and was just completed in 2019. It has a water park for the kids, huge fields, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, and beach access with places to grill and hangout.
• The Whidbey Playhouse – Local Plays, see their website for showtimes
Fort Nugent Park
2075 SW Fort Nugent AveJust down the road for disc golf, soccer, volleyball, and baseball.
See the old Fort and lighthouse that guarded the entrance to Puget Sound.
29 locals recommend
Fort Casey
See the old Fort and lighthouse that guarded the entrance to Puget Sound.
Excellent food, a small town on the coast a ferry's ride away from Coupeville. If you like old wooden sailing boats, a local school teaches building the boats and has a wooden boat festival every year.
218 locals recommend
Port Townsend
Excellent food, a small town on the coast a ferry's ride away from Coupeville. If you like old wooden sailing boats, a local school teaches building the boats and has a wooden boat festival every year.
A beautiful coastal walk where you can see the plains that were scraped away by ancient glaciers, an old settlement from Colonel Ebey, and sure sightings of bald eagles patrolling the bluffs.
51 locals recommend
Ebey's Landing State Park Heritage Site
Ebey's Landing RoadA beautiful coastal walk where you can see the plains that were scraped away by ancient glaciers, an old settlement from Colonel Ebey, and sure sightings of bald eagles patrolling the bluffs.
Beautiful small town on Fidalgo Island with excellent restaurants and the luxurious Cap Sante Marina.
71 locals recommend
Anacortes
Beautiful small town on Fidalgo Island with excellent restaurants and the luxurious Cap Sante Marina.
Excellent farm stand right on Highway 20 with great local food and home made ice cream. You can view their fields and watch the Navy's aircraft come in for landings.
Dugualla Bay Farms
36699 State Rte 20Excellent farm stand right on Highway 20 with great local food and home made ice cream. You can view their fields and watch the Navy's aircraft come in for landings.
Food scene
Get local wine, cheese, pies, and art at this beautiful farm where you can walk and see the flowers! https://portoc.org/greenbank-farm/
62 locals recommend
Greenbank Farm
765 Wonn RdGet local wine, cheese, pies, and art at this beautiful farm where you can walk and see the flowers! https://portoc.org/greenbank-farm/
Oak Harbor Farmers Market
898 NE 4th AveNext to the Chamber of Commerce (May-Aug) Thursdays 4-7pm
Coupeville Farmers Market
788 NW Alexander StNext to the Library (Apr-Oct), Saturdays 10-2
Langley Farmers Market
200 McLeod AlleyDowntown Langley (May-Oct) Friday 2-6pm
Just around the corner from Greenbank Farms, it is family owned and makes great whiskey, Loganberry liqueur, and seasonal compilations using locally sourced ingredients. Their Blackberry Liqueur holds a 98 rating by the Beverage Testing Institute making it the highest rated spirit (of any kind) produced in North America. https://www.whidbeydistillery.com/
27 locals recommend
Whidbey Island Distillery
3466 Craw RdJust around the corner from Greenbank Farms, it is family owned and makes great whiskey, Loganberry liqueur, and seasonal compilations using locally sourced ingredients. Their Blackberry Liqueur holds a 98 rating by the Beverage Testing Institute making it the highest rated spirit (of any kind) produced in North America. https://www.whidbeydistillery.com/
$$$$ – Amazing high-quality food with the a very personal experience and usually a visit from the Chef
22 locals recommend
Frasers Gourmet Hideaway
1191 SE Dock St$$$$ – Amazing high-quality food with the a very personal experience and usually a visit from the Chef
$$-$$$ - Go here before or after you go to Frasers and enjoy a personalized wine experience and amazing appetizers prepared just for you! The owners are young and hip and it’s always crowded!
7 locals recommend
The Terrace Wine Bar
791 Southeast Fidalgo Avenue$$-$$$ - Go here before or after you go to Frasers and enjoy a personalized wine experience and amazing appetizers prepared just for you! The owners are young and hip and it’s always crowded!
$$-$$$ - Awesome locally sourced seafood. I recommend the Halibut Fish Tacos and the Smoked Salmon Pâté!
24 locals recommend
Seabolt's Smokehouse
31640 State Rte 20$$-$$$ - Awesome locally sourced seafood. I recommend the Halibut Fish Tacos and the Smoked Salmon Pâté!
$$-$$$ - Great Italian food with a modern twist. They usually have live music on Sundays for brunch and awesome mimosas and Bloody Mary’s!
8 locals recommend
rustica cafe - wine bar - kitchen
670 SE Pioneer Way$$-$$$ - Great Italian food with a modern twist. They usually have live music on Sundays for brunch and awesome mimosas and Bloody Mary’s!
$$-$$$ - Thai food that will make you either sweat or very happy if you don’t get it spicy! Their Green Curry is so worth it!
7 locals recommend
SWEET RICE THAI CUISINE & SPIRIT
885 SE Pioneer Way$$-$$$ - Thai food that will make you either sweat or very happy if you don’t get it spicy! Their Green Curry is so worth it!
Tamayo's
800 SE Pioneer Way$$-$$$ - Asian fusion food with the best Pho around!
The BBQ Joint
601 NE Midway Blvd$$-$$$ - Smoked meat right off the bone!
$$-$$$ - Taco Tuesday favorite and their brunch on Sunday isn’t bad!
6 locals recommend
El Cazador Mexican Grill & Cantina
32195 State Rte 20$$-$$$ - Taco Tuesday favorite and their brunch on Sunday isn’t bad!
Island Cafe
701 Commercial Ave$$-$$$ - Good home cooking with breakfast served all day.
$$$$ - Coupeville’s version of Frasers, the best food and a visit from the Chef. You won’t leave hungry!
38 locals recommend
Oystercatcher
901 Grace St NW$$$$ - Coupeville’s version of Frasers, the best food and a visit from the Chef. You won’t leave hungry!
$$-$$$ - Rustic Italian that’s known for its Pizza Napolitana and you can even get Affogato (gelato sitting in a shot of espresso)!
31 locals recommend
Ciao
701 N Main St$$-$$$ - Rustic Italian that’s known for its Pizza Napolitana and you can even get Affogato (gelato sitting in a shot of espresso)!
$$-$$$ - Good American bar food but with Penn Cove mussels in a white wine garlic sauce straight from the cove that the tavern overlooks.
40 locals recommend
Toby's Tavern
8 Front St NE$$-$$$ - Good American bar food but with Penn Cove mussels in a white wine garlic sauce straight from the cove that the tavern overlooks.
$$-$$$ - Sunday brunch overlooking Penn Cove with different mussels than Toby’s. It’s great!
43 locals recommend
Front Street Grill
20 Front St NW$$-$$$ - Sunday brunch overlooking Penn Cove with different mussels than Toby’s. It’s great!
Entertainment
Oak Bowl
531 SE Midway BlvdGreat place to go bowling, grab a drink, eat pizza, and enjoy the arcade.
10-15 minutes away, awesome family owned drive-in movie theater with an arcade, great food, and go-karts.
40 locals recommend
Blue Fox Drive-In Theatre
1403 N Monroe Landing Rd10-15 minutes away, awesome family owned drive-in movie theater with an arcade, great food, and go-karts.
Whidbey Playhouse Inc
730 SE Midway BlvdLocal Plays, see their website for showtimes https://www.whidbeyplayhouse.com/
Fun casino next to Anacortes with great views and a nice restaurant and sports bar.
12 locals recommend
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
12885 Casino DrFun casino next to Anacortes with great views and a nice restaurant and sports bar.
City advice
Don't miss
Festivals
Oak Harbor loves to host Music Festivals, a Pig Fest, and Beer Fests through Spring and Summer as well as a huge firework show. See the calendar from the Chamber of Commerce here: http://oakharborchamber.chambermaster.com/events
Getting around
NAS Whidbey Island
The condo is 10 minutes away from NAS Whidbey Island and Sea Plane Base if you are visiting family that is stationed here. There is a full commissary and exchange on Sea Plane Base as well as excellent camping grounds and RV spots on NAS Whidbey Island.