At Nature’s Door Guidebook
Sightseeing
Ebey's Landing State Park Heritage Site
Ebey's Landing RoadDeception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Double Bluff Beach and Off Leash Area
6378 S Double Bluff RdJoseph Whidbey State Park
1755 Crosby RdI-Fort Ebey State Park
400 Hill Valley DrIsland county Historical society Museum
908 NW Alexander StCoupeville Wharf
24 Front St NWLangley Whale Center
105 Anthes AveSouth Whidbey State Park
4128 S Smugglers Cove RdFree entry with creative sculptures in several mediums, by local artists. Within 5 minutes of unit.
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Price Sculpture Forest
678 Parker RdFree entry with creative sculptures in several mediums, by local artists. Within 5 minutes of unit.
A trip to Port Townsend is quick, using the Coupeville / Pt. Townsend ferry. You’ll want to make reservations at the Washington State Ferry website.
There are some standby spots, but fewer in the summer.
Port Townsend Ferry Terminal
A trip to Port Townsend is quick, using the Coupeville / Pt. Townsend ferry. You’ll want to make reservations at the Washington State Ferry website.
There are some standby spots, but fewer in the summer.
Food scene
Flower House Cafe
2780 Marshview AveFront Street Grill
20 Front St NWKAPAWS ISKREME
21 Front St NEbayleaf
101 NW Coveland StSunshine Drip Coffee Lounge
306 N Main StGluten free options
Fare Market
1675 East Main StreetThe Braeburn Restaurant
197 Second StreetCiao
701 N Main StPhad Thai
602 Main St NToby's Tavern
8 Front St NELook for OSM Eats, best pizza on the island with other foods. Vegan and vegetarian options.
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South Whidbey Tilth Farmers' Market
2812 Thompson RdLook for OSM Eats, best pizza on the island with other foods. Vegan and vegetarian options.
Seabolt's Smokehouse
31640 State Rte 20Shrimp Shack
6168 State Rte 20Rocket Taco
1594 E Main StWhidbey Island Ice Cream Co.
1594 E Main StVillage Pizzeria
106 1st StThe Commons Cafe & Books
124 Second StreetOystercatcher
901 Grace St NWGreat food, close to unit.
Sweet cafe with nice outdoor seating area. Indoor seating also available.
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Flower House Cafe
2780 Marshview AveSweet cafe with nice outdoor seating area. Indoor seating also available.
Saltwater Fish House & Oyster Bar
113 1st St
Orchard Kitchen
5574 Bayview RdCallen's Restaurant and Co
12981 State Rte 20China City
1804 Scott RdGreat Chinese food.
Little Red Hen Bakery
901 Front St NEGroceries
Payless Foods
1609 E Main StPrairie Center Red Apple Market
408 S Main StTHE STAR STORE
201 1st StSafeway
1450 SW Erie StHaggen
31565 State Rte 20Grocery Outlet
State RouteWhidbey Farm & Market
1422 North Monroe Landing RoadMany gluten free groceries, including from 5B’s bakery!
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3 Sisters Market
779 N Holbrook RdMany gluten free groceries, including from 5B’s bakery!
South Whidbey Tilth Farmers' Market
2812 Thompson RdK R Farms The Stand
36699 State Rte 20Great ice cream and real shave ice!
Farm stand at 892 W Beach Rd in Coupeville. Honor system. Fresh produce, meats and other options.
Bell's Farm
892 North West Beach RoadFarm stand at 892 W Beach Rd in Coupeville. Honor system. Fresh produce, meats and other options.
Shopping
THE STAR STORE
201 1st StThe Crow's Roost
902b Grace Street NorthwestWebbs Department Store
1647 E Main StKingfisher
16 Front Street NorthwestBest bookstore on the island.
Bayview Farm and Garden
2780 Marshview AveSaturdays:
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
April 16 – October 15
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Coupeville Farmers Market
788 NW Alexander StSaturdays:
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
April 16 – October 15
Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM *rain or shine* on beautiful South Whidbey Island
From April 30th to October 15th, 2022
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Bayview Farmers Market
Bayview RoadSaturdays 10 AM to 2 PM *rain or shine* on beautiful South Whidbey Island
From April 30th to October 15th, 2022
Entertainment
Blue Fox Drive-In Theatre
1403 N Monroe Landing RdWhidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano AvePBY Memorial Foundation PBY-Naval Air Museum
270 SE Pioneer WayClyde Theatre
217 1st StWhidbey Playhouse Inc
730 SE Midway BlvdNature and Bird Watching
Off Highway 20. Old growth forest, wetland, rocky/sandy shore, lakes, tide pools. Loons, grebes, murrelets, other waterfowl, eagles, Belted Kingfishers, warblers, swallows.
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Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Off Highway 20. Old growth forest, wetland, rocky/sandy shore, lakes, tide pools. Loons, grebes, murrelets, other waterfowl, eagles, Belted Kingfishers, warblers, swallows.
From Highway 20, east on Frostad Road, North on Dike Road. Sheltered bay, mud flats, brackish lake. Swans, dabbling ducks, including Canvasbacks, other waterfowl, wading birds.
Dugualla Bay
429 East Frostad RoadFrom Highway 20, east on Frostad Road, North on Dike Road. Sheltered bay, mud flats, brackish lake. Swans, dabbling ducks, including Canvasbacks, other waterfowl, wading birds.
Swan Lake - From Highway 20, west on Swantown Road to West Beach Road. Rocky/sandy beach, freshwater lake, cattail marsh. Eagles, Northern Harriers, wading birds, loons, grebes, sea ducks, including Harlequin Ducks, dabbling ducks, Black Oystercatchers, Common Yellowthroats, Marsh Wrens.
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Joseph Whidbey State Park
1755 Crosby RdSwan Lake - From Highway 20, west on Swantown Road to West Beach Road. Rocky/sandy beach, freshwater lake, cattail marsh. Eagles, Northern Harriers, wading birds, loons, grebes, sea ducks, including Harlequin Ducks, dabbling ducks, Black Oystercatchers, Common Yellowthroats, Marsh Wrens.
From Highway 20, west on Libbey Road, south on Hill Valley Road. Second growth forest, thickets, lake, high bluff, beach. Seabirds and waterfowl, Belted Kingfishers, Red Crossbills, woodpeckers, other forest birds including Red-breasted Nuthatches, Brown Creepers, kinglets.
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I-Fort Ebey State Park
400 Hill Valley DrFrom Highway 20, west on Libbey Road, south on Hill Valley Road. Second growth forest, thickets, lake, high bluff, beach. Seabirds and waterfowl, Belted Kingfishers, Red Crossbills, woodpeckers, other forest birds including Red-breasted Nuthatches, Brown Creepers, kinglets.
From Highway 20, east on Madrona Way. Sheltered lagoon. Belted Kingfishers, waterfowl including Hooded Mergansers, goldeneyes, Buffleheads, scaups, scoters.
Kennedy Lagoon Court
Kennedy Lagoon CourtFrom Highway 20, east on Madrona Way. Sheltered lagoon. Belted Kingfishers, waterfowl including Hooded Mergansers, goldeneyes, Buffleheads, scaups, scoters.
From Highway 20, north on Main Street, west on Front Street. Large saltwater cove. Belted Kingfishers, herons, loons, goldeneyes, Buffleheads, scaups, Pigeon Guillemots. Look for river otters, harbor seals, jellyfish, sea stars.
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Coupeville Wharf
24 Front St NWFrom Highway 20, north on Main Street, west on Front Street. Large saltwater cove. Belted Kingfishers, herons, loons, goldeneyes, Buffleheads, scaups, Pigeon Guillemots. Look for river otters, harbor seals, jellyfish, sea stars.
From Highway 20, southwest on Ebey Road. High and low bluff, beach, farm fields, hiking trail. Loons, grebes, waterfowl, Western Meadowlarks, blackbirds, raptors.
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Ebeys Landing
From Highway 20, southwest on Ebey Road. High and low bluff, beach, farm fields, hiking trail. Loons, grebes, waterfowl, Western Meadowlarks, blackbirds, raptors.
From Highway 20, south on Main Street, becoming Engle Road. Rocky beach, forest. Loons, grebes, auklets, Pigeon Guillemots, mergansers, gulls, Great Horned Owls, passerines, including chickadees, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Brown Creepers, Pacific Wrens, warblers.
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Fort Casey State Park
1280 Engle RdFrom Highway 20, south on Main Street, becoming Engle Road. Rocky beach, forest. Loons, grebes, auklets, Pigeon Guillemots, mergansers, gulls, Great Horned Owls, passerines, including chickadees, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Brown Creepers, Pacific Wrens, warblers.
Adjacent to Fort Casey (see #8). Brackish lake, large sandy spit, open bay. Lakeside: abundant wading birds, waterfowl, eagles, Northern Harriers, Peregrine Falcons, other raptors. On spit: swallows, Savannah Sparrows. Open bay: auklets, cormorants, Pigeon Guillemots.
Crockett Lake Drive
Crockett Lake DriveAdjacent to Fort Casey (see #8). Brackish lake, large sandy spit, open bay. Lakeside: abundant wading birds, waterfowl, eagles, Northern Harriers, Peregrine Falcons, other raptors. On spit: swallows, Savannah Sparrows. Open bay: auklets, cormorants, Pigeon Guillemots.
Adjacent to Fort Casey (see above). Take a break and walk aboard the ferry for 30 minutes each way on the water. Cormorants, loons, grebes, gulls, Pigeon Guillemots, murrelets. Watch for sea lions and harbor seals.
Port Townsend Ferry Terminal
1301 Water StreetAdjacent to Fort Casey (see above). Take a break and walk aboard the ferry for 30 minutes each way on the water. Cormorants, loons, grebes, gulls, Pigeon Guillemots, murrelets. Watch for sea lions and harbor seals.
From Highway 20 south of Coupeville, North on Parker Road. Open prairie and fringing woods. White-crowned and Savannah Sparrows, swallows, Northern Harrier, American Kestrel, eagles, woodpeckers, occasional Western Bluebird.
Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship
180 Parker RdFrom Highway 20 south of Coupeville, North on Parker Road. Open prairie and fringing woods. White-crowned and Savannah Sparrows, swallows, Northern Harrier, American Kestrel, eagles, woodpeckers, occasional Western Bluebird.
From Highway 525, east on Wonn Road. Open grassland, cattail marsh, farm pond, viewing platform. Northern Harriers, eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Common Yellowthroats, Marsh Wrens, Red-winged Blackbirds, swallows, herons, waterfowl.
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Greenbank Farm
765 Wonn RdFrom Highway 525, east on Wonn Road. Open grassland, cattail marsh, farm pond, viewing platform. Northern Harriers, eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Common Yellowthroats, Marsh Wrens, Red-winged Blackbirds, swallows, herons, waterfowl.
From Highway 525, west on Smugglers Cove Road. Old growth forest, beach. Osprey, Varied Thrush, woodpeckers, swallows, passerines including Red-breasted Nuthatches, Brown Creepers, Pacific Wrens.
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South Whidbey State Park
4128 S Smugglers Cove RdFrom Highway 525, west on Smugglers Cove Road. Old growth forest, beach. Osprey, Varied Thrush, woodpeckers, swallows, passerines including Red-breasted Nuthatches, Brown Creepers, Pacific Wrens.
From Highway 525, north on Bayview Road, then west on Andreason Road, then south on Lone Lake Road. Lake, woodlot, thickets. Steller’s Jays, Bushtits, California Quail, waterfowl including mergansers, Northern Shovelers, scaups, Buffleheads.
Lone Lake Road
Lone Lake RoadFrom Highway 525, north on Bayview Road, then west on Andreason Road, then south on Lone Lake Road. Lake, woodlot, thickets. Steller’s Jays, Bushtits, California Quail, waterfowl including mergansers, Northern Shovelers, scaups, Buffleheads.
Beach access off First Street, and Marina at east end of Wharf Street. Saltwater, thickets. Loons, grebes, cormorants, eagles, waterfowl including mergansers, scoters. Look for harbor seals, gray whales in spring. Sea stars, jellyfish visible from marina pier.
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Port of South Whidbey Harbor at Langley
228 Wharf StBeach access off First Street, and Marina at east end of Wharf Street. Saltwater, thickets. Loons, grebes, cormorants, eagles, waterfowl including mergansers, scoters. Look for harbor seals, gray whales in spring. Sea stars, jellyfish visible from marina pier.
Snakelum Point Road
Services
Midway Laundry
All Washed Up Laundromat
630 Second StreetDutch Maid Laundry & Dry Cleaning