Twenty-seven miles from Seattle and 50 miles from British Columbia, Whidbey Island is ideally situated for quick escapes, and the lovely seaside village of Langley (population 900) offers art galleries, boutiques, antique shops, fine dining and live theatre at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. Day excursions from Langley include: HIKE Goose Rock Trail in the Deception Pass State Park to the summit, the island's highest point or on trails in three state parks on Whidbey. FISH the freshwater lakes inside Deception Pass State Park or try saltwater fishing and crabbing at Coronet Bay. KAYAK rentals in Coupeville and Clinton offer opportunities to see sea lions and whales in Penn Cove and Possession Sound. PICK berries, herbs and flowers at Whidbey's Greenbank Loganberry Farm, Dugualla Bay Farms near Oak Harbor, and Sassafras Farm near Greenbank. STROLL through the Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens near Langley, Hummingbird Flower Farm in Coupeville, or take the Garden Tour of a dozen or more local Gardens each summer. TASTE the local fruit of the vine at the Whidbey Island Vineyard and Winery just outside Langley where Pinot Noir, Siegerrebe, Madeline Angevine and rhubarb wines are only available locally. BEACHCOMB the 148 miles of shoreline of Whidbey Island. ENJOY the mild, temperate climate that the moderating effects of water and sheltering mountains provide Whidbey which is in Olympic Mountains "rain shadow" where temperature averages range from January minimum of 34 degrees to August maximum of 72 degrees. Whidbey Island is a unique area, well known for its exceptional quality of life. Island residents and tourists alike marvel at the fantastic views of the snow-covered Cascade and Olympic Mountains as the relax in this pastoral setting. Come see for yourself!
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