r/Whidbey

Looked at a house today between O.H. and Coupeville. Think we may be in love. Curious about what locals think newcomers should know about life on Whidbey.

We are Western Washington natives, UW Grads, empty nesters, one small dog, currently in Whatcom. We're avid outdoor/water folx who love quiet. What should we know before moving forward about this awesome community? Hit us with your hot takes +/- please.

Thanks for a beautiful Sunday, Whidbey.

Best hiking trails in the island?

My child and I are staying on the island for a few days and I just learned that our door won’t lock and the owner is being unresponsive about it despite multiple messages. Should we leave? CAN we leave without losing everything we paid? I don’t feel very safe despite the island being fairly rural.

UPDATE: I messaged the owner on the app and he responded right away and then called me when his instructions weren’t clear. I think we have it handled but thanks everyone for your help! ❤️

So that was an earthquake right?

Who all felt the earthquake??

How are the rides this year by city beach?

I’m currently transferring to NAS whidbey Island From PSNS in Bremerton. Is it necessary to make a reservation for the port Townsend to Coupeville ferry during the week?? Even for the earliest ferry at around 06:00 am?? I’ll most likely be commuting daily until I find a place on the Island.

USA plays Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight and asking for any recs where to watch in the Langley, bay view or Freeland areas. Also Clinton as well.

Should be a good game and I want to raise a pint or two to root on team USA

I am near Greenbank and the nearest bus stop is 30 mins on foot, walking along highway 525 without any sidewalk. It feels a bit dangerous, but also not that horrible because not too many cars on the road. Since the bus route #1 runs along highway 525, can the bus stop anywhere, like in front of my house? Or does it only stop at official bus stops? I never tried taking the bus here before, so haven't been able to ask the drivers. I feel like the answer is 'no' because I have seen some teens walking on the shoulder before.

Does anyone know if there is a good motorhome repair person on the island?

Just need the AC recharged. Or a place we could take it? We live on the south end.

Hi everyone, my husband and I will be camping near Langley from July 3-5. We don’t care about going to any holiday festivities (that’s not the point of our trip, it’s just when we had extra time off work), but I am worried about traffic getting to and being on the island.

I want to get to the Mukilteo ferry for 11:00 and we’re coming from the Tacoma area. Should I expect any traffic to be crazy that time of morning? This will be our first time traveling to the southern part of the island (we have driven the long way to get to Deception Pass), so I’m not sure what to expect any time of year, let alone a major holiday weekend.

Also, I was planning most of our adventures for Saturday, which is the fourth. Should I expect the state parks/restaurants/traffic to be crazy?

Perhaps I am overreacting. That’s unfortunately my style…so I’m hoping you beautiful people can reassure me, whether it’s to confirm my fears or to dissuade me from them.

Thanks!

My wife and I will be celebrating a major anniversary on Whidbey in mid July.

We enjoy off the beaten path kinds of activities and places. Nothing is too weird for us! We want it to be memorable. I’ve done some internet research here but feel like we could really benefit from your on the ground knowledge.

Wonder if you have recommendations for:

1. An unusual and memorable activity or place to visit
2. A nice place for dinner

Who knows what’s going on?