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At 45 miles from tip to tip, Whidbey Island is the longest island in the continental U.S! It’s also skinny, with amazing diversity to be found in its many twists and turns. Gorgeous rocky beaches and the dramatic Deception Pass are highlights of the north; abrupt chalky bluffs and sandy beaches form the southern waterfront. The roar of jets fills your ears near the Navy Base in Oak Harbor, but you’ll hear only quiet solitude within the many wildlife and nature preserves. To the west, you can watch the sun set over the Olympic Mountains, to the east, the sun rises over the Cascade Range. There are water vistas and coves to greet the eye, miles of wooded hills to hike and bike, and historic parks and monuments to visit. From golden pastureland and farmer’s markets to sophisticated shops and dining in quaint Coupeville and Langley, Whidbey offers something for every visitor to enjoy.
From the north, you can reach Whidbey by driving through Anacortes and over the Deception Pass Bridge. From the south, you can take a short ferry ride from Mukilteo to Clinton. The accessibility and proximity to the populated mainland cities made Whidbey an ideal destination for weekend getaways as well as weeks of summer vacation.
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