Sightseeing, activities, etc.. Located in northern Puget Sound, about 50 minutes north of Seattle, Whidbey Island is the essence of the Pacific Northwest. Seclude yourself in panoramic mountain and water views, explore miles of public beaches and parks, and visit some of the northwest's most breathtaking scenery, where small villages touch the sea and the pace of Island life is gentle. Our island climateis influenced by the Olympic rain shadow and as a result, experiences about half the rainfall of Seattle. Our climate is maritime in nature. Summer is cool and breezy, Winter is warmer than the mainland and less rainy. Typically, we have four months of fantastic summer weather and by the end of September the rainy weather returns. Whidbey is rural in character, much of the island remains blanketed by forests and windswept beaches. Friendly people, unique shopping, antiques, art galleries, first class Bed & Breakfast Inns and fine specialty restaurants characterize the towns and villages. Island residents and tourists alike marvel at the fantastic views of the snow-covered Cascade and Olympic Mountains. Known for a low stress lifestyle, Whidbey is a unique area, well known for its exceptional quality of life, strong sense of community and connection to the land. You will experience this feeling immediately as your cares seem to slip away during the Ferry crossing from Mulilteo to Clinton. Come see for yourself! Activities information: Langley Chamber of Commerce events schedule Langley's Mystery Weekend. Djangofest, gypsy jazz festival of Langley (The first weekend of October every year) If you have not attended this festival and love 30's guitar jazz- You have a Great treat in store! Django Reinhardt lives on in his legacy of wonderful music with an entire weekend of jam sessions, performances and classes! Whidbey Island Writers association Events information page (Yearly conference Feb-Mar) Friends of WIWA & Lodging information page Island Adventures Inc. (Whale watching tours. etc..) Whidbey Island Parks Deception Pass Whidbey Island Folk Festival Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens Geoduck, Clamming, Dungeness crab & fishing information, etc. Washington department of fish and wildlife. Holmes Harbor Golf Course (WAC priviledges) Also, our private Golf clubs on Whidbey have reciprocal agreements with many other Puget Sound golf clubs. Island Greens Golf Course This is a really fun par 3 course that is very laid back,characterized by the honor system greens fee. The last time I was there, the fee was left stuffed in a plastic cup at the entrance! Bike rental are available from Velocity Bikes, who will also recommend biking routes and off-road biking trails for the island (which are extensive). 5603 1/2 Bayview Road, Langley (360)321-5040 Whidbey Island Scenic Flights offers panoramic views of the Whidbey Island and Puget Sound area. Coupeville, WA 98239 (360)678-8384 Transportation: W.S. Ferry (Mukilteo-Clinton) W.S. Ferry (Port townsend-Keystone(whidbey island) W.S. Ferry entire schedule B.C. Ferries M.V. Coho Ferry - Port Angeles Victoria Rapid Transit - Port Angeles. Island county travel promotion site Read unbiased opinions about hotels and vacations at TripAdvisor.