Dave’s guidebook to Whidbey Island & Anacortes Washington
Sightseeing
Great place to go camping, swimming in the fresh water lake or fishing off the shore of Deception Pass. One of the most beautiful places on Earth!
278 locals recommend
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Great place to go camping, swimming in the fresh water lake or fishing off the shore of Deception Pass. One of the most beautiful places on Earth!
Bowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park
4402 Bowman Bay RdGreat hiking, kayaking, and views!!!
1273' high Mount Erie is a mountain on Fidalgo Island in Skagit County, Washington, United States. It is on public park land owned and managed by the city of Anacortes and is located in the south of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Mount Erie was named in 1841 by the Wilkes Expedition for the Battle of Lake Erie. Wikipedia. There is great hiking and rock climbing as well as Fantastic Views all the way to Mt. Rainier!
64 locals recommend
Mt Erie Park
1273' high Mount Erie is a mountain on Fidalgo Island in Skagit County, Washington, United States. It is on public park land owned and managed by the city of Anacortes and is located in the south of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Mount Erie was named in 1841 by the Wilkes Expedition for the Battle of Lake Erie. Wikipedia. There is great hiking and rock climbing as well as Fantastic Views all the way to Mt. Rainier!
Washington Park
Washington Park LoopTommy Thompson Trail, MARCH'S POINT RD
Fort Casey was constructed by the U.S. Army in the late 1800s; it was equipped for defense and used as a training facility up to the mid-1940s. At its inception, the fortification on Whidbey Island was part of a new national defense system, to protect U.S. coasts and waterways. This is a great place to see the gun emplacements as well as picnic or fly a kite.
72 locals recommend
Fort Casey State Park
1280 Engle RdFort Casey was constructed by the U.S. Army in the late 1800s; it was equipped for defense and used as a training facility up to the mid-1940s. At its inception, the fortification on Whidbey Island was part of a new national defense system, to protect U.S. coasts and waterways. This is a great place to see the gun emplacements as well as picnic or fly a kite.
Stunningly beautiful beach! A great place for a picnic or just relax and enjoy the views.
51 locals recommend
Ebey's Landing State Park Heritage Site
Ebey's Landing RoadStunningly beautiful beach! A great place for a picnic or just relax and enjoy the views.
Admiralty Head Lighthouse
1280 Engle RdA very neat historic place to visit.
Beautiful beach and a great place to take the family.
108 locals recommend
Double Bluff Beach and Off Leash Area
6378 S Double Bluff RdBeautiful beach and a great place to take the family.
Fort Ebey was built on Partridge Point in 1942 as a World War II coastal defense near the mouth of Puget Sound. The fort was named for Isaac Neff Ebey, a pioneering homesteader on Whidbey Island. The fort included a battery of two 6-inch guns that were later cut up for scrap.
Location: Island, Washington, United States
Established: 1965
There is also a nice campground here.
49 locals recommend
Fort Ebey State Park
400 Hill Valley DrFort Ebey was built on Partridge Point in 1942 as a World War II coastal defense near the mouth of Puget Sound. The fort was named for Isaac Neff Ebey, a pioneering homesteader on Whidbey Island. The fort included a battery of two 6-inch guns that were later cut up for scrap.
Location: Island, Washington, United States
Established: 1965
There is also a nice campground here.
Island Adventures
712 Seafarers WayJoseph Whidbey State Park
1755 Crosby RdWindjammer Park
1600 SW Beeksma DrGuemes Channel Trail
Guemes Channel TrailHastie Lake County Park
2434 W Hastie Lake RdWest Beach County Park
2407 W Beach RdThis is one of the most scenic places in Anacortes with a great view looking down on the city and Fidalgo Bay. A must see!
35 locals recommend
Cap Sante Park
807 W AveThis is one of the most scenic places in Anacortes with a great view looking down on the city and Fidalgo Bay. A must see!
Causland Memorial Park
710 N AveA cute place to bring a lunch and hang out.
This is a very pretty hike that takes you to some very nice Westerly views.
12 locals recommend
Sharpe Park
14692 Rosario RdThis is a very pretty hike that takes you to some very nice Westerly views.
This is a pretty trail that can be walked, biked, or run. The trail has been asphalted and provides an excellent place to walk your dog or enjoy the views looking towards the San Juan Islands.
Guemes Channel Marina
This is a pretty trail that can be walked, biked, or run. The trail has been asphalted and provides an excellent place to walk your dog or enjoy the views looking towards the San Juan Islands.
Pass Lake Trailhead
This trail is at a no motors allowed fishing lake that is quite popular.
Anacortes has a wonderful trail system from many acres of land donations. You can look up the ACFL trail systems online through the City of Anacortes's maps.
Cranberry Lake Trail Access
Anacortes has a wonderful trail system from many acres of land donations. You can look up the ACFL trail systems online through the City of Anacortes's maps.
Whistle lake has places where you can dive off low or high rocks and swim in the lake. Anacortes has a wonderful trail system from many acres of land donations. You can look up the ACFL trail systems online through the City of Anacortes's maps.
Whistle Lake Trailhead & Parking
Whistle lake has places where you can dive off low or high rocks and swim in the lake. Anacortes has a wonderful trail system from many acres of land donations. You can look up the ACFL trail systems online through the City of Anacortes's maps.
Heart Lake Pl, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
Very pretty trails around Heart Lake.
Food scene
They have good food and an interesting property. The first meetings of Microsoft were held here.
20 locals recommend
Captain Whidbey
2072 W Capt Whidbey Inn RdThey have good food and an interesting property. The first meetings of Microsoft were held here.
This restaurant is known for having some of the best food on Whidbey Island.
22 locals recommend
Frasers Gourmet Hideaway
1191 SE Dock StThis restaurant is known for having some of the best food on Whidbey Island.
Seabolt's Smokehouse
31640 State Rte 20They have good sea food in a Cafe style atmosphere.
Front Street Grill
20 Front St NWOne of the places to visit in Coupeville. Good food!
El Cazador Mexican Grill & Cantina
32195 State Rte 20Nice atmosphere & good food!
China City
1804 Scott RdGreat atmosphere and food!
Great BBQ!!! I love this place and Orlando and his family are good people!
7 locals recommend
Orlando's Fish and Grill
656 SE Bayshore DrGreat BBQ!!! I love this place and Orlando and his family are good people!
Toby's Tavern
8 Front St NEGood food, great mussels and atmosphere!
Very good Thai food. My personal favorites are the Curry's. Chicken Avocado or Pumpkin are great!
16 locals recommend
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
2216 Commercial AveVery good Thai food. My personal favorites are the Curry's. Chicken Avocado or Pumpkin are great!
1-2-3 Thai Food
31595 State Rte 20Another good Thai restaurant. They have great curbside service!!!
The BBQ Joint
601 NE Midway BlvdGood BBQ!
SWEET RICE THAI CUISINE & SPIRIT
885 SE Pioneer WayThey have great sushi! All their other dishes have been great. Try their appetizers. Oh and one final thing. The prices here are great!
De Asian Restaurant
They have great sushi! All their other dishes have been great. Try their appetizers. Oh and one final thing. The prices here are great!
Good food, Good Happy Hour. A very comfortable upscale dining and bar.
7 locals recommend
5th Street Bistro
419 Commercial AveGood food, Good Happy Hour. A very comfortable upscale dining and bar.
Brown Lantern
412 Commercial AveGood ambience, beer and food
Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery
320 Commercial AveGood food and beer.
Taqueria MIS 5 ESTRELLAS
Great mexican food and decent prices
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
2216 Commercial AveGood food nice atmosphere.
Real Tequila Bar and Restaurant
Good Mexican food!
One of our favorite mexican restaurants. We call it the garage restaurant. When the weather is nice they roll up the garage door to open up their outside dining area.
8 locals recommend
Agave Taqueria
2520 Commercial AveOne of our favorite mexican restaurants. We call it the garage restaurant. When the weather is nice they roll up the garage door to open up their outside dining area.
This used to be an A&W drive inn restaurant. They still serve root beer floats and have good burgers and fish & chips.
Fidalgo Drive-In
2908 Commercial AveThis used to be an A&W drive inn restaurant. They still serve root beer floats and have good burgers and fish & chips.
Bob's Chowder Bar & BBQ Salmon
3320 Commercial AveA popular place for fish and chips.
Bamboo Bistro
Several different types of Asian food.
Pizza Factory
3219 Commercial AveThey have a good smorgasbord at lunch time.
Tin House "Thai Street Food"
Donut House
2719 Commercial AveVery good handmade donuts!
Hong Kong Garden Restaurant
Decent Chinese food.
Dad's Diner Old School BBQ
Very good BBQ! In the O'Reilly's parking lot.
A nice restaurant that overlooks the marina. It also has its own outdoor dining at its Cabana with a bocce ball court.
43 locals recommend
Anthony's At Cap Sante Marina
1207 Q AveA nice restaurant that overlooks the marina. It also has its own outdoor dining at its Cabana with a bocce ball court.
Secret Cove
209 T AveGood food with a great view of the Guemes Channel.
Neighborhoods
West Beach Road
West Beach RoadWesterly facing No bank to High bank Fantastic Water and Mountain View’s.