Guidebook for Oak Harbor
Sightseeing
This is the most popular State Park in the entire State of Washington. It is well worth spending an afternoon exploring and check out the hiking north of the bridge.
278 locals recommend
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20This is the most popular State Park in the entire State of Washington. It is well worth spending an afternoon exploring and check out the hiking north of the bridge.
Fort Ebey State Park
400 Hill Valley DrWalk along the top of the bluff looking out.
Explore gun emplacements, magazines and tunnels of this historic fort. Find the lighthouse and take the trail down to the beach. Launch your boat at the ramp on the other side of Keystone Harbor.
29 locals recommend
Fort Casey
Explore gun emplacements, magazines and tunnels of this historic fort. Find the lighthouse and take the trail down to the beach. Launch your boat at the ramp on the other side of Keystone Harbor.
Also know as Ala Spit. This is an infrequently visited park, with only limited parking. At low tides during crab season, bring a net and waders and net your limit. Fish for salmon as well.
Ben Ure Spit
Also know as Ala Spit. This is an infrequently visited park, with only limited parking. At low tides during crab season, bring a net and waders and net your limit. Fish for salmon as well.
Food Scene
This is a classic local bar, but with good food and a lot of character. Order a pound or two of Penn Cove Mussels to go, and bring your own pot for them.
40 locals recommend
Toby's Tavern
8 Front St NEThis is a classic local bar, but with good food and a lot of character. Order a pound or two of Penn Cove Mussels to go, and bring your own pot for them.
The best fresh seafood and crab joint in the area. They process all of their own fish themselves. It can get really busy in the summer, but the fish tacos are worth it.
24 locals recommend
Seabolt's Smokehouse
31640 State Rte 20The best fresh seafood and crab joint in the area. They process all of their own fish themselves. It can get really busy in the summer, but the fish tacos are worth it.
Island Cafe
701 Commercial AveGreat family food. Portions are big so bring your appetite.
Great PNW fare on the waterfront in Coupeville. Penn Cove Mussels available in many different delicious flavors.
43 locals recommend
Front Street Grill
20 Front St NWGreat PNW fare on the waterfront in Coupeville. Penn Cove Mussels available in many different delicious flavors.
Nice little lunch spot in Coupeville with great soups - known for their chili but all the soups I've tried have been great.
Tee & Nee Cafe
12 Front St NWNice little lunch spot in Coupeville with great soups - known for their chili but all the soups I've tried have been great.
Shopping
A full service marina next to a State Park boat ramp. Bring your bicycles and ride the abandoned road along the water past the boat ramp. Enjoy locally made ice cream bars at the shop.
Cornet Bay Marina
200 Cornet Bay RdA full service marina next to a State Park boat ramp. Bring your bicycles and ride the abandoned road along the water past the boat ramp. Enjoy locally made ice cream bars at the shop.
Don't miss this stop in Coupeville - 3 scoops of delicious iskreme on a waffle cone for $3! No joking. Guaranteed line out the door in summertime but open year round.
13 locals recommend
KAPAWS ISKREME
21 Front St NEDon't miss this stop in Coupeville - 3 scoops of delicious iskreme on a waffle cone for $3! No joking. Guaranteed line out the door in summertime but open year round.
Everything Else
Beautiful spot - easy to combine with a Fort Casey visit.
11 locals recommend
Admiralty Head Lighthouse
1280 Engle RdBeautiful spot - easy to combine with a Fort Casey visit.
Nice half-day trip over to PT allows for exploring more great shops, restaurants, and beaches. Some whale watching tours depart from here.
218 locals recommend
Port Townsend
Nice half-day trip over to PT allows for exploring more great shops, restaurants, and beaches. Some whale watching tours depart from here.
Great biking on miles of off-road trails, something for everyone from beginner to advanced.
Kettles Trail
Kettles TrailGreat biking on miles of off-road trails, something for everyone from beginner to advanced.