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Getting HereLocated northwest of Seattle, a relaxing island vacation is closer than you might think. With ferry and bridge connections close to the Seattle metropolitan area, you can reach either island in under an hour. Accessible and beautiful, getting to Whidbey and Camano Islands is a scenic part of your vacation trip, however you get there. Nevertheless, both islands are closer to Seattle than the San Juan Islands and require less ferry and drive time in transit. Both islands are accessible easily by bridge. The amazing entrance to North Whidbey Island is the engineering marvel, Deception Pass Bridge. Accessed by taking the Anacortes exit off I-5 just N. of Mt. Vernon The Mark Clark Bridge will lead you to an amazing bird estuary and connect you to Camano Island. Take the Camano Island/Stanwood exit #212 off Interstate 5, between Mount Vernon and Marysville. Travel west on SR 532 just 7 miles. Whidbey is accessible by two Washington State Ferry routes. Camano Island is accessed by bridge, rather than ferry. A ferry departs every 30 minutes from the Mukilteo Ferry Dock, just 24 miles north of Seattle. To catch it, follow the Mukilteo/Whidbey Island exit off I-5 (#189/Hwy 525) straight to the ferry dock. After a 20-minute ride, the ferry arrives at Clinton on south Whidbey Island, and the Mainland vanishes as you drive to your destination. Or arrive at Whidbey Island's center. The Keystone-Port Townsend ferry route, connecting Whidbey to the Olympic Peninsula, takes 30 minutes and docks at Keystone Landing in Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. Preserved land, soaring eagles and historic markers vie for attention along the drive to your destination. Enjoy a trip to Whidbey Island from Lake Union in Seattle, on the low-flying seaplanes of Kenmore Air. Three scenic flights a day, where you will see the sites from Seattle to Whidbey. You might even spot a grey whale. Langley's municipal marina takes no reservations, but always has plenty of moorage for visitors. Contact the Harbormaster (360) 221-2611 or (360) 929-6751 or email him at harbor@langleywa.org for information In Coupeville, you can access the town from the dock all day, and anchoring in Penn Cove overnight will offer a truly serene sleep. For more information regarding moorage at Coupeville wharf call (360) 678-5020. Oak Harbor's marina has visitor moorage, gas and charters. At Cornet Bay, located on the north end of Whidbey Island, you'll enjoy breathtaking views and gas and goods are available. http://www.whidbey.com/ohmarina/ or call (360) 679-BOAT or (360) 679-2628. Enjoy getting from place to place on Whidbey's fare free transit system. Convenient daytime schedules, let you see the full length of the island. www.islandtransit.org Airporter Shuttle/Bellair Charters provides bus transportation to Oak Harbor (BW Harbor Plaza) and Stanwood (Shell Station @ Exit 212). For information and reservations call 1-866-235-5247 or (360) 380-8800, or email shuttle@airporter.com. Airport Shuttle Convenient cab service. Camano Island: Whidbey Island: Limousine service / Skagit Valley Royal Coach Limousine Service (360) 341-4430 |