The Little Red Hen bakery in Coupeville makes delectable pastries to get your morning started. Bonus: It’s located on a pretty courtyard lined with cute shops.Ultra House, also in Langley, makes delicious ramen.
Pro tip: Plan to put yourself on the waitlist and wander the town for a bit, as there’s usually a line.The fish and chips, clams and Penn Cove mussels are also great.Photo: Melissa Santos/Axios What to eatįor some of the area's best seafood - including to-die-for Dungeness crab - visit Saltwater Fish House and Oyster Bar in Langley. Mussels at Saltwater Fish House and Oyster Bar in Langley. Then, wander in and out of the little shops on Front Street, or venture down to the beach.Įxplore the art galleries and quaint shops of Langley while you wait for a table at one of the town's stellar restaurants.Grab an ice cream cone and stroll the boardwalk.In addition to hiking around Deception Pass, check out Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve, where you can hike along a bluff overlooking Puget Sound. The historic wharf building in Coupeville. If you're up for roughing it a little, you can camp or rent a cabin in Deception Pass State Park, where cliffs and old growth forests abut the sea, providing killer views.The upscale B&B boasts views of the mountains and the sea, and it's right near the cute waterfront town's artisan shops and high quality restaurants.Īt Captain Whidbey Inn, you can opt for a cabin overlooking Penn Cove, or stay in the historic main lodge, which gives off cozy, rustic vibes.Where to stayįor a romantic weekend, try the Saratoga Inn in Langley. What to expect: Whidbey's picturesque northwest beaches, charming seaside towns and great hiking make it like a pick-your–own adventure book of fun itineraries. That means 13 years of marriage and a toddler owe their entire existence to Whidbey Island being awesome.
True story: The views at Deception Pass, at the north end of Whidbey Island, are so spectacular they convinced my husband to move to Washington state after he retired from the military. (Photo by: Giulio Andreini/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)