A Quick Tour of Whidbey Island
Nestled tightly against mainland Washington in the watery boundary between the Puget Sound and Salish Sea, the serpentine shaped Whidbey Island is the largest island in WA State.
Whidbey has three distinct zones, North Island which has a definite mainland feel with the city of Oak Harbor and the Naval Air Station. It's most like living in America. Hidden behind the bustling busy town image are many quiet neighborhoods, rural farms, waterfront homes, and other hidden gems. Heading south out of Oak Harbor the rural, agrarian roots of Whidbey become evident soon you arrive at the historic waterfront town of Coupeville, and the beginning of Central Whidbey.
This scenic town, with many of Whidbey's historic Victorian homes, is a relaxing and bucolic reminder of life not in the fast lane. To the west of town, you will find two state parks, Fort Casey and Fort Ebey, both of which were built as part of a coastal defense network designed to protect the entrance into Puget Sound. Continuing down the island, you soon encounter the Greenbank Farm, a 150 acre, publicly owned historic farm, with many stores, wine shop and cafe.
South Whidbey includes the communities of Freeland, Clinton and the village of Langley. Each is distinct and has their own personality. South Whidbey is a popular vacation destination with many vacation homes and small beach communities. The rural feeling remains, although the farms of today are just as likely to have horse barns and wine tasting rooms as cattle. The ferry landing in Clinton connects Whidbey Island to the mainland.
If you are thinking about purchasing a home or land on Whidbey, please contact me via cell, text or email. I know Whidbey, and I think I can help you find what you are looking for.
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