What to do and see in Whidbey Island, Whidbey Island: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

March 10, 2022 Ying Subia

Discover the best top things to do in Whidbey Island, United States including Whidbey Island Kayaking, Whidbey Island Distillery, Cadee Distillery, Double Bluff Brewing Company, Deception Pass State Park, The Whidbey Playhouse, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, Lavender Wind Farm, Meerkerk Gardens, Fort Casey State Park.
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1. Whidbey Island Kayaking

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5.0 based on 79 reviews

Whidbey Island Kayaking

Whidbey Island Kayaking is a guided tour and full-service rental company that provides fun and safe experiences on the waters of Whidbey Island. We offer intimate, specialized tours that include early morning paddles, half-day adventures, birdwatching excursions, and nighttime bioluminescent viewings. Our rental options include both kayaks and paddle boards, and range from on the hour to multi-day. We also deliver to locations around the island!

2. Whidbey Island Distillery

3466 Craw Rd, Langley, Whidbey Island, WA 98260-9505 +1 360-321-4715 [email protected] http://www.whidbeydistillery.com/
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5.0 based on 190 reviews

Whidbey Island Distillery

Whidbey Island Distillery is a family owned business run by three generations of the Heising family. We set out in 2009 to make distilled spirits on Washington's own Whidbey Island, and in September 2011 we sold the first bottle of our Loganberry Liqueur. Bev and Steve Heising bought 9 acres of beautiful Whidbey Island hillside in 2009. They renovated existing buildings to include a distillery building (the Bunker), a residence (the Bunk House), a tasting room, and other multi-use buildings on the property. Since then the Whidbey Island Distillery has become a recognized producer of some of finest spirits in the world. Among numerous awards, our Blackberry Liqueur holds a 98 rating by the Beverage Testing Institute making it the highest rated spirit (of any kind) produced in North America.

Reviewed By TravelTalk2 - Seattle, United States

This small distillery is just a little way off of 525 and so worth the stop. Their tasting (one rye whiskey and four berry liqueurs) is free and our guide, Mike, was very informative and helpful. We like a good rye and this one has a nice honey/citrus front to it so we bought a bottle and also got the loganberry liqueur which has a good complex flavor. Check out their website for some fun recipes.

3. Cadee Distillery

8912 Highway 525, Clinton, Whidbey Island, WA 98236 +1 360-341-5120 [email protected] http://www.cadeedistillery.com
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5.0 based on 111 reviews

Cadee Distillery

HANDCRAFTED ON WHIDBEY ISLAND CLINTON, WA UNITED STATES Distillery award winning products. Our passion is crafting unique, delicious and affordable whiskey and other tipples with a focus on food pairings and sipping enjoyment in mind throughout the creative process. Founder Colin Campbell, whose Scottish heritage foretold his true calling, is creating handcrafted small batch spirits in the Pacific Northwest's first Scottish-style distillery, Cadée. Cadée, which means pure in Gaelic, signifies our commitment of using only the purest ingredients in a pristine and pure setting - beautiful Whidbey Island. Nestled in the village of Port Clinton, Washington situated between the looming Cascade mountains and the majestic Olympic mountain range, lies the Isle of Whidbey's Scottish-Style distillery, Cadée. We look forward to sharing our spirits with you through your local retailer. Sláinte Colin & the Cadée Team

4. Double Bluff Brewing Company

112 Anthes Ave Behind Fair Trade Outfitters, Langley, Whidbey Island, WA 98260-8433 +1 360-333-9113 http://www.dblfbrewing.com
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Double Bluff Brewing Company

Reviewed By joelu250 - Bellingham, United States

Really cool small tucked away place. Love the outdoor seating and the overall decor and setup. Friendly staff and great service. A good selection of local beers and cider.

5. Deception Pass State Park

5175 N State Hwy 20, Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, WA 98277 +1 360-675-2417 http://parks.state.wa.us/497/Deception-Pass
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4.5 based on 1,381 reviews

Deception Pass State Park

This isn't a lie: with over 30 miles of hiking trails, this park is one of the premier hiking destinations in the country.

Reviewed By U6309DAmelissad - Arlington, United States

There are so many fantastic places to check out at this park...(As of April 2020 it is now closed due to COVID-19 but hope it opens soon!) The scenic beauty of this park is immense and varied. As I've strolled beside Cranberry lake in the early morning or at dusk I've seen beaver, otter, osprey and eagles, mergansers, gorgeous swans and snow geese, red breasted nuthatch, pileated woodpeckers, and so many other birds. When visiting West Beach there is nothing like the 'sea' of pink sea blush flowers that carpet the ground beside the dunes and the cries of oystercatchers (birds) that nest at Rosario flying by or red loons flying by the hundreds just over the water.. There is a handicapped accessible trail that is somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2 mile in distance at the dunes where you can see long hanging lichen that look like tinsel waving in the trees, along with magnificent Pacific Madrone trees, yew trees and crab apple trees. There is a marvelous "overlook' of the bog and lake in the middle of this unique micro-forest that is well worth the extra few steps to get there.as well as an ancient twisted Douglas Fir on the short, flat but a little bumpy with roots dunes trail. If you choose 'Bowman Bay to explore there are kayak rentals during Summer and a pier where a lot of folks do crabbing. There is a boat launch there as well as other sites. IF you head South from the boat launch you take a lovely 'up and down' trail to Lighthouse Island. On the side facing Deception Pass waters there is a unique habitat of a 'rocky bald' area filled with native wildflowers. On the way you'll cross a tombolo which is a sandy isthmus that connects the mainland with the island. There are unique plant communities there. .This is where you can see 'wild carrot' and 'silverweed' whose roots were a food of the Native peoples before there were 'grocery stores! Rosario beach area is the site of an ancient Samish Village site (occupied by First Peoples for over 10k years) Is a peaceful, lovely place where the small, beautiful flat pebbles make a lovely sound as the tide comes in an out..This is a perfect place for barbecues, weddings, and there is a wide open grass field and shelter for special events. The tidepools there host some great diverse creatures from sea stars to sea anemones, small crabs, different kinds of little fish, barnacles and seaweeds. This is a delicate ecosystem so please read the signs and tread with care and go during the low tide to see the most interesting creatures! Take only pictures and leave with only happy memories! Throughout this park there are these gorgeous, rustic, hand-built stone shelters complete with wood fired stoves made by the Conservation Corps in the 1920s that are buildings and works of art! At Christmas time they put on a Holiday gathering with a roaring fire and invite "Santa and Mrs' Claus" for the kids..The whole family or if it is just yourself are welcome to come, join in the live music, & enjoy hot cocoa and cookies! Then there is the old growth forest at Hoypus Point, where a lot of folks fish from and boat launch, This forest is a avorite place for us mushroomers! Pass Lake is fantastic for just pulling over while you're on a drive as it is right off Hiway 30.. A lot of folks go there for fishing...I like swimming there but not too many people do as it is colder than ..Cranberry Lake that has swimming and picnicking and small boat rentals in the summer! Goose Rock is a steep treck uphill for about 600-800 feet but well worth the view...sepctacular! It is like being up in an airplane and on a clear day you can see the Olympics, a wide swath of the Salish Sea and Cranberry Lake in it's entirety. This too is a lovely place to be 'on top of the world' like an eagle looking down on everything. There are trails from here that lead either to Cornet Bay Learning Center or to the bridge in a trail called the "perimeter' trail that is also lovely Finally, even if you just 'drive through' if you are a passenger you'll get an 'amazing' view from the bridge as you pass by...fantastic sunsets and sunrises. These are but a few of the treasurer of this amazing park...I'm so happy to live only 15 minutes away and I go there every chance I can...it is the BEST place in the world!

6. The Whidbey Playhouse

730 SE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, WA 98277-5416 +1 360-679-2237 [email protected] http://www.whidbeyplayhouse.com/
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

The Whidbey Playhouse

Reviewed By allenb2020 - Oak Harbor, United States

Outstanding production of M*A*S*H I was extremely delighted to see this production Our town has so many talented people residing in it

7. Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve

Coupeville, Whidbey Island, WA +1 360-678-6084 http://www.nps.gov/ebla/
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4.5 based on 256 reviews

Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve

Reviewed By CascadiaPNW - Bellevue, United States

Great views and easy hike but not for anyone with fear of heights, that's for sure! The trail along the cliff-side is just a few feet wide and a fall would be quite fatal. Makes you feel like you're on an adventure! Lots of photo spots. In the end, you get to descend and walk along the sea between the driftwood and Admiralty Inlet and feel great that you made it! We parked near the cemetery and walked by Ebey's historic home and the block house. The sweeping views along this path of the farmland were lovely. It adds a bit more than a mile to the hike. Hike is a bit over 5 miles total and took over 4 hours with lots of photo stops.

8. Lavender Wind Farm

Shop: 15 Coveland Farm: 2530 Darst Rd., Coupeville, Whidbey Island, WA 98239 +1 877-242-7716 [email protected] http://www.lavenderwind.com
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4.5 based on 122 reviews

Lavender Wind Farm

In these days of Covid-19 closures our availability changes. Please visit our website to find out current status. At this time, the farm itself will open in mid-June, 2020 for people with reservations only. Please visit our website for more information about reservations. Lavender Wind Farm, with a view of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan De Fuca, is on the wild west side of beautiful Whidbey Island in Washington. Visit the farm in the summer for picnics and walking in the lavender fields while enjoying beautiful views of the mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Come to the shop in the Historic District of Coupeville for fabulous baked goods made with lavender, lavender products such as lotions, candles, sachets, jams and so much more.

Reviewed By Demonet2025 - Dallas, United States

Yum, yum! A super cute shop that smells amazing when you walk in! Everything has lavender in it in some shape or form. Purchased loganberry jam with lavender! It was soooo yummy!

9. Meerkerk Gardens

3531 Meerkerk Ln, Greenbank, Whidbey Island, WA 98253-9770 +1 360-678-1912 [email protected] http://www.meerkerkgardens.org/
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Meerkerk Gardens

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, a nonprofit garden open to the public, encompasses 10 acres of display and educational gardens enveloped by forty-three acres of woodland preserve with 4+ miles of nature trails.The cultivated areas contain a renowned collection of hybrid and species rhododendrons in a woodland garden setting. Trails are maintained throughout the gardens.The gazebo area is suitable for small gatherings and picnics. Dogs are always welcome on leash.

Reviewed By simivalley1699

We went there twice now in May - what an inspiration to be there. You can just sit there and enjoy the garden, or walk around, visit the nursery, find the nature trail, the big leaf garden, or the secret garden. Werever you go there's beauty. Overgrown bushes, tall trees, the monkey tree, the young plants in the nursery, or visit the pond and enjoy the still beauty there and sit on the bench. Even saw someone just reading a book surrounded by the beautiful rhododendrons. Take your time, we even took a picnic lunch and sat at a table almost hidden surrounded by the blooming beauties. Pay $5 per person per entry, and these days they recommend wearing a mask.

10. Fort Casey State Park

Coupeville, Whidbey Island, WA +1 888-226-7688 http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Fort%20Casey
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4.5 based on 545 reviews

Fort Casey State Park

Reviewed By Aolisi - Coupeville, United States

Fort Casey is a great place for a family outing. There are picnic tables, large fields for frisbee or flying kites, beaches to walk on, and of course the old fort with lots of twisty passages to explore.

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