Whidbey Island is just a little over an hour by car from Seattle, but it couldn’t feel more different from Washington’s largest city.
Like many of the islands in the Puget Sound, you’ll find ample art galleries, plenty of delicious places to eat and drink, wineries dotting the countryside, and shorelines on both the Puget Sound and several lakes to explore.
Oak Harbor is the main hub on the island and a fine place to wander from gallery to gallery or go out to eat. Beyond Oak Harbor, the island is fun to explore.
Getting There: It’s about 40 minutes by car from Seattle to Mukilteo, and then you have to board a short 20-minute ferry to Clinton on Whidbey Island.
Travel Tips: Don’t miss spending some time at Ebey’s Landing, which marries outdoor adventures (hiking the Bluff Trail is especially scenic) with some historic appeal.
