Recreation

The Central Whidbey area is known for being an outdoor recreation destination.   Kayaking, Hiking, Biking, Whale Watching, Birdwatching, Clamming, Crabbing, Fishing is all here!

Kayaking: Launch your Kayak right at Capt. Thomas Coupe Park in Coupeville or rent one at the Coupeville Wharf.  The calm waters of Penn Cove are ideal for Ocean Kayaking.

Hiking:  Central Whidbey is home to the Kettles Trails and Fort Ebey State Park.  Here you will find miles of varied terrain hiking and bicycle trails.  The Town of Coupeville, the Admiralty Head Lighthouse and Fort Casey State Park, and Greenbank Farm are all home to scenic walking trails with ocean, and prarie views.

Bicycling: Washington Scenic Byway, SR 20 passes through the Central Whidbey area.  The Main Highway and the scenic loops draw road cyclists from all over the Northwest.  If the trails are more to your enjoyment, just North of Coupeville are the Kettles Trails and Fort Ebey State park, home to miles of trails of varied terrain.   

Whale Watching and Boat Tours: Available seasonally from Coupeville and Deception Pass or take a short ride to Anacortes for year round tours.  Mystic Sea Charters offers Gray Whale Watching Tours and Historic Coupeville Dinner Cruises March through May from the Port of Coupeville.  Deception Pass Boat Tours takes visitors under the bridge at Deception Pass April through October.  Island Adventures and Mystic Sea Chartes both offer Whale Watching tours out of Anacortes, WA, their guests get the chance to see Orcas, Gray Whales, and Humbacks.