Places to go and Things to do

    SPORTS 

Golfing:
   Island Greens 3890 French Rd., Par 3 Nine hole open all year.  Fees $6 weekday, $7 weekends, Driving range $2 360-579-6042
     HOLMES HARBOR 5023 Harbor hills Freeland, par 4 Eighteen hole $18-25 walk, $23-33with cart. 360-331-2363        

Scuba:
    Explore an old wooden ferry that sank years ago off Possession Point or Dive the Possession Wall for sea life.

Hiking:
    A nature trail will take you to the other side of the Point and walk the beach back to the house.  2-3hrs.
    South Whidbey State Park    2 mi    old growth forest and beach trails.
    Ebey's Landing    3.6 mi  mountain  view  and beach.
    Fort Ebey State Park    multiple trails    forests, mountain view, and beach.
    Joeseph Whidbey State Park    2mi    wetlands, beach, and mountain view.
    Hoypus Piont    3.8 mi    Old growth forest and beach.

Kayaking:
    There are miles of coastline to explore and many places to put in, local rentals and tours are available.
Whidbey Island Kayaking Company

Swimming:
    Deer lake has a public swimming beach.
    25 Yard pool Island Athletic Club, Freeland 360-331-2582 

Fishing:
    Salmon can be caught right off the beach using bait from the bait shop a few doors up.  Or maybe cutthroat or rainbow trout at Deer Lake.

Bicycling:
    Miles of enjoyable scenic routes.

BOATING:
    Light Boat buoy available at Possession Beach House at own risk,  Launch at Possession Beach Waterfront Park 1000 ft north.

   entertainment

Movies:
    Clyde Theatre an old fashioned single screen with old fashioned prices.  360-221-5525
    Video rentals available at all local stores.

Theater:
     Whidbey Island Center For the Arts  (WICA) plays host to community theater and off island performers.  1-800-638-7631

Arts:
    Langley, by the sea.  A center of art galleries and collectables in a quaint island town.

SHOPPING:
    Bayview Farmers Market

    South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market

    LANGLEY

Fairs:
    Langley Jazz Festival    (Jun)
    4th Of July    Fireworks July 3rd Freeland, Parade July 4th Maxwelton
    Loganberry Festival    Greenbank    (Jul)
    choochokam   Langley Festival of the Arts    (Jul)
    Folk Music Festival    Meerkerk Gardens    (Aug)
     Island County Fair    (Aug)    Classic county fair.
    Whidbey Island Poetry Festival    (Apr)

Tours:
    Whidbey Island Winery    Langley,  12-5 Thurs-Sun     360-221-2040
    Kayaking tours    Full Circle 360-579-7422    Adventurous Spirit 360-321-5453
    Boeing Visit the worlds largest building and see the greatest planes made. Only minutes from the ferry.

Events:
    Calendar

   parks

South Whidbey Park:  Ball fields,  playground, and skate park

Possession Beach Waterfront Park:    Boat ramp and beach with intertidal display and nature walk. 

Dave Mackie Park:    Boat ramp and beach with children's playground.

South Whidbey State Park

Fort Casey State Park

Fort Ebey State Park

Joseph Whidbey State Park

Deception Pass State Park

Meerkerk Rhododendron Park

Island Info Links

Whidbey. COM

South Whidbey.com

Do Nothing Here .com