Guidebook for Whidbey
Groceries
Places around South Whidbey for groceries.
Another great grocery store with lots of organic options. We love this place!
43 locals recommend
The Goose
14485 WA-525Another great grocery store with lots of organic options. We love this place!
Ken's Korner Red Apple Market
11042 WA-525Great grocery for all your cooking needs.
What an absolutely adorable charming little store/ gas station/ relaxing beer stop. Grab some gas or last minute groceries or beer. They also serve burgers and beer in their little local pub.
14 locals recommend
Bailey's Corner Store
7695 Cultus Bay RdWhat an absolutely adorable charming little store/ gas station/ relaxing beer stop. Grab some gas or last minute groceries or beer. They also serve burgers and beer in their little local pub.
Star Store Basics
199 Second StreetAdorable grocery, wine shop and gift shop store in Langley.
Local grocer located in Clinton. Easy access from Clinton ferry terminal and on the way to our rental. :)
18 locals recommend
Clinton Market
3400 SE Clinton StLocal grocer located in Clinton. Easy access from Clinton ferry terminal and on the way to our rental. :)
Grayhorse Mercantile
Cheese, wine, home supplies, spices, chocolate, and many other specialty foods
Wineries
Whidbey has wonderful wineries and tasting cellars. Here are some of our favorites.
This is one of our favorite wineries on Whidbey. They have an adorable tasting room setup in a barn over-looking their vineyard. Pictures are a must.
22 locals recommend
Spoiled Dog Winery
5881 Maxwelton RdThis is one of our favorite wineries on Whidbey. They have an adorable tasting room setup in a barn over-looking their vineyard. Pictures are a must.
Amazing setting to wine taste, play cornhole in a beautiful setting.
24 locals recommend
Dancing Fish Vineyards
1953 Newman RdAmazing setting to wine taste, play cornhole in a beautiful setting.
Gorgeous winery with award-winning white and red wines. We love going here for tastings because of it's beautiful views and fun farm animals.
21 locals recommend
Comforts of Whidbey
5219 View RdGorgeous winery with award-winning white and red wines. We love going here for tastings because of it's beautiful views and fun farm animals.
Cute little wine shop/small plate restaurant/ live music venue!
50 locals recommend
Ott & Hunter Wines
204 1st StCute little wine shop/small plate restaurant/ live music venue!
Blooms Winery on Whidbey
5511 S Freeland AveGreat for lunch of just a quick tasting
Parks & Nature
Sarah, Ansel and Gwen are a lovely family that want to share their love for animals with everyone. You can feed and pet the animals too. Be sure to call or email them to schedule a tour. Donations are welcomed.
Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary
3460 French RdSarah, Ansel and Gwen are a lovely family that want to share their love for animals with everyone. You can feed and pet the animals too. Be sure to call or email them to schedule a tour. Donations are welcomed.
Seawall Park
1st StreetIt's an awesome place to stroll along the seashore.
Gorgeous beach that is great for walking and picking up drift wood.
108 locals recommend
Double Bluff Beach and Off Leash Area
6378 S Double Bluff RdGorgeous beach that is great for walking and picking up drift wood.
Beautiful park with views of the Cascades. Great place for driftwood, whale-watching and picnics. Restrooms and parking on site.
Possession Beach Waterfront Park
8212 Possession RdBeautiful park with views of the Cascades. Great place for driftwood, whale-watching and picnics. Restrooms and parking on site.
Bayfront park with sandy beaches, mountain & sea views, & secluded campsites amid old-growth forest.
37 locals recommend
South Whidbey State Park
4128 S Smugglers Cove RdBayfront park with sandy beaches, mountain & sea views, & secluded campsites amid old-growth forest.
Oceanfront park with a historic lighthouse & gun battery, plus trails, campsites & a dive park.
72 locals recommend
Fort Casey State Park
1280 Engle RdOceanfront park with a historic lighthouse & gun battery, plus trails, campsites & a dive park.
This is one stop I always take my out of state visitors. The views are just awesome and its fun to walk across the bridge, lots of photo ops for free! Its always nice to go under the bridge and walk along some of the trails, its a nice quiet place to be. I go there on my own as well for that reason. Its all just very pretty and calming, who doesn't need that?!
278 locals recommend
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20This is one stop I always take my out of state visitors. The views are just awesome and its fun to walk across the bridge, lots of photo ops for free! Its always nice to go under the bridge and walk along some of the trails, its a nice quiet place to be. I go there on my own as well for that reason. Its all just very pretty and calming, who doesn't need that?!
Gorgeous secluded picnic spot with just one table and nobody to compete with. The mountains were out - Mt Baker was picture perfect. Then a long walk on the beach exploring the crab and clam shells.
7 locals recommend
Possession Point State Park
8343 S Franklin RdGorgeous secluded picnic spot with just one table and nobody to compete with. The mountains were out - Mt Baker was picture perfect. Then a long walk on the beach exploring the crab and clam shells.
Arts & Culture
Whidbey Institute is a home for transformational learning and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1972. Our mission is to nurture the conditions for transformational learning, and our guiding purpose is to serve as a home for ongoing inquiry, learning, and transformation in response to the unprecedented challenges of our time.
Our 106-acre conservation forest campus on South Whidbey Island features integrated gardens, a four-mile public trail network, and comfortable lodging, dining, and gathering facili
6 locals recommend
The Whidbey Institute
6449 Old Pietila RdWhidbey Institute is a home for transformational learning and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1972. Our mission is to nurture the conditions for transformational learning, and our guiding purpose is to serve as a home for ongoing inquiry, learning, and transformation in response to the unprecedented challenges of our time.
Our 106-acre conservation forest campus on South Whidbey Island features integrated gardens, a four-mile public trail network, and comfortable lodging, dining, and gathering facili
Sightseeing
Marine mammal education center focused on local orcas & whales, with a library & gift shop.
31 locals recommend
Langley Whale Center
105 Anthes AveMarine mammal education center focused on local orcas & whales, with a library & gift shop.
Great place to grab local maps, sight-seeing brochures, whale tour information and just get great local recommendations from a local volunteer.
Langley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
208 Anthes AveGreat place to grab local maps, sight-seeing brochures, whale tour information and just get great local recommendations from a local volunteer.
This place has kayaks for rent and daily classes too. Maybe you will spot a whale!
24 locals recommend
Whidbey Island Kayaking
5781 Wharf StThis place has kayaks for rent and daily classes too. Maybe you will spot a whale!
Breweries & Pubs
Good brew, good people, good atmosphere and good prices.
20 locals recommend
Double Bluff Brewing Company
121 Anthes AveGood brew, good people, good atmosphere and good prices.
Taproom and Local Brewery. Brewing craft beer from Whidbey islands finest artesian well water and other northwest ingredients. Limited hours at taproom, beers always on tap at Bailey's Corner store beer garden.
6 locals recommend
Ogres brewing
7693 Cultus Bay RdTaproom and Local Brewery. Brewing craft beer from Whidbey islands finest artesian well water and other northwest ingredients. Limited hours at taproom, beers always on tap at Bailey's Corner store beer garden.
Spyhop
317 Second StreetFun pub atmosphere, great staff, good drink selection, top notch food.
Penn Cove Brewery and Taproom
5488 South Freeland AvenueGreat new brewery with barn
Thirsty Crab Brewery
9000 Washington 525Great place for trivia and live music
Really cool local speakeasy. Live music. Strong cocktails and mocktails. You feel like you're in a NYC speakeasy. Super fun!
Skein & Tipple
8912 Washington 525Really cool local speakeasy. Live music. Strong cocktails and mocktails. You feel like you're in a NYC speakeasy. Super fun!
Cozy's Roadhouse
8872 WA-525Local owners who have excellent seafood, burgers and pub food.
Misfit island cider company
Local cider joint with great vibes
Distilleries
A local distillery who has won many national awards for their berry liquors. They also have a delicious whiskey you must try. Very cool atmosphere and plenty of photo ops.
27 locals recommend
Whidbey Island Distillery
3466 Craw RdA local distillery who has won many national awards for their berry liquors. They also have a delicious whiskey you must try. Very cool atmosphere and plenty of photo ops.