Harbor Sands Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Greenbank Farm
765 Wonn RdGreenbank Farm offers a variety of shops and restaurants.
Take a ferry to Port Townsend for the day. You can walk on the ferry if you just want to explore the cute town of Port Townsend or drive on if you want to travel to other cool places nearby.
218 locals recommend
Port Townsend
Take a ferry to Port Townsend for the day. You can walk on the ferry if you just want to explore the cute town of Port Townsend or drive on if you want to travel to other cool places nearby.
This is a fantastic hot springs nestled in the rainforest. You need to take the Port Townsend Ferry to get to Port Angeles, but if you are up for a fun day of adventuring, this is a great spot.
81 locals recommend
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
12076 Sol Duc-Hot Springs RdThis is a fantastic hot springs nestled in the rainforest. You need to take the Port Townsend Ferry to get to Port Angeles, but if you are up for a fun day of adventuring, this is a great spot.
Want to feed buffalo and llamas? This is the place for you. You do need to take the Port Townsend Ferry to get there.
128 locals recommend
Olympic Game Farm
1423 Ward RdWant to feed buffalo and llamas? This is the place for you. You do need to take the Port Townsend Ferry to get there.
If you are looking for a stunning view, the drive to Anacortes is well worth it!
64 locals recommend
Mt Erie Park
If you are looking for a stunning view, the drive to Anacortes is well worth it!
Deception Pass is a must for any visit to Whidbey. You can wander the trails at the park or walk across the bridge for extraordinary views.
278 locals recommend
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Deception Pass is a must for any visit to Whidbey. You can wander the trails at the park or walk across the bridge for extraordinary views.
If you love forests and state parks, this is the place for you.
37 locals recommend
South Whidbey State Park
4128 S Smugglers Cove RdIf you love forests and state parks, this is the place for you.
If you are a fan of lighthouses, this is a spot for you!
11 locals recommend
Admiralty Head Lighthouse
1280 Engle RdIf you are a fan of lighthouses, this is a spot for you!
Activities
This local club offers drop in passes. In addition to the gym, they offer a great swimming pool, and indoor and outdoor hot tub, sauna and steam room.
Island Athletic Club
5522 S Freeland AveThis local club offers drop in passes. In addition to the gym, they offer a great swimming pool, and indoor and outdoor hot tub, sauna and steam room.
This farm sanctuary offers tours. They are doing wonderful work. Family friendly.
Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary
3460 French RdThis farm sanctuary offers tours. They are doing wonderful work. Family friendly.
Clyde Theatre
217 1st StWhat is more fun watching a movie in a historic theater?
This park has it all! Hiking trails, basketball courts, playground, and skateboard park just to name a few.
13 locals recommend
Community Park
5495 Maxwelton RdThis park has it all! Hiking trails, basketball courts, playground, and skateboard park just to name a few.
The views of Ebey's Reserve are stunning! You can spend time on the beach or hike the trail which meanders through forests and sandy beaches.
51 locals recommend
Ebey's Landing State Park Heritage Site
Ebey's Landing RoadThe views of Ebey's Reserve are stunning! You can spend time on the beach or hike the trail which meanders through forests and sandy beaches.
Double Bluff County Park
6378 Double Bluff RdGreat beach and off leash dog area.
Bayview is a Farmer's Market you don't want to miss! Local produce, crafts, foods. Look for the giant chess board and wander through Bayview Farm and Garden Store.
33 locals recommend
Bayview Farmers Market
Bayview RoadBayview is a Farmer's Market you don't want to miss! Local produce, crafts, foods. Look for the giant chess board and wander through Bayview Farm and Garden Store.
Check out this historic park. Great for kite flying, beach walking and the best sunsets around.
72 locals recommend
Fort Casey State Park
1280 Engle RdCheck out this historic park. Great for kite flying, beach walking and the best sunsets around.
If you are in town during the Whidbey Island Fair, it is well worth your time to visit. What's more fun than fun rides, live music, farm animals and fair food like Strawberry Shortcake?
Whidbey Island Fairgrounds & Events Center
819 Camano AvenueIf you are in town during the Whidbey Island Fair, it is well worth your time to visit. What's more fun than fun rides, live music, farm animals and fair food like Strawberry Shortcake?
This is one of our favorite spots. A very modest hike through the forest with art pieces placed throughout. Great for families, art and nature lovers.
24 locals recommend
Price Sculpture Forest
678 Parker RdThis is one of our favorite spots. A very modest hike through the forest with art pieces placed throughout. Great for families, art and nature lovers.
Meerkerk Gardens
3531 Meerkerk LnAnother luscious garden! A feast for the eyes.
There are not many outdoor theaters left. Blue Fox is stellar! They also have an arcade and go-karts for those who arrive early. The huge order of fries will not disappoint!
40 locals recommend
Blue Fox Drive-In Theatre
1403 N Monroe Landing RdThere are not many outdoor theaters left. Blue Fox is stellar! They also have an arcade and go-karts for those who arrive early. The huge order of fries will not disappoint!
If you are looking for theater events. This is the place to check for all upcoming shows and productions!
45 locals recommend
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano AveIf you are looking for theater events. This is the place to check for all upcoming shows and productions!
This vineyard has weekly music events. It is family friendly as well.
24 locals recommend
Dancing Fish Vineyards
1953 Newman RdThis vineyard has weekly music events. It is family friendly as well.
Oak Bowl
531 SE Midway BlvdLocal Bowling Alley
Whidbey Golf Club
2430 Fairway LaneHolmes Harbor Golf Club
5023 Harbor Hills DrWonderful park full of gorgeous blooms when rhododendrons are in season. Very walkable.
34 locals recommend
Meerkerk Gardens
3531 Meerkerk LnWonderful park full of gorgeous blooms when rhododendrons are in season. Very walkable.
This beach is on the north end of the island and is one of the local favorites.
19 locals recommend
Rosario Beach
This beach is on the north end of the island and is one of the local favorites.
South Whidbey State Park
4128 S Smugglers Cove RdLots of trails for exploring and relaxing in nature.
Another not to miss spot in Deception Pass State Park
14 locals recommend
Bowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park
4402 Bowman Bay RdAnother not to miss spot in Deception Pass State Park
Earth Sanctuary
This institute hosts events and gatherings. The trails are open to the public. No dogs allowed on these trails.
6 locals recommend
The Whidbey Institute
6449 Old Pietila RdThis institute hosts events and gatherings. The trails are open to the public. No dogs allowed on these trails.
Oak Harbor Cinemas
1321 SW Barlow StThis is the place to see a movie if you are on the north end of the island.
Food scene
Gordon's On Blueberry Hill
5438 South Woodard AvenueUltra House
221 Second StreetThis cozy spot is a local favorite.
Freeland Café and Lounge
1642 E Main StGreat local diner!
You will not be disappointed in this sandwich shop. A small but mighty shop.
21 locals recommend
Greenbank Pantry & Deli
25175 WA-525You will not be disappointed in this sandwich shop. A small but mighty shop.
Bubba Burger
18273 WA-525This local food truck is a local favorite!
Blooms Winery on Whidbey
5511 S Freeland AveVillage Pizzeria
106 1st StThis outdoor brewery is in an old barn on top of a hill with an amazing view. A local food truck provides delicious food. Dog friendly.
25 locals recommend
Penn Cove Brewery and Taproom
5488 South Freeland AvenueThis outdoor brewery is in an old barn on top of a hill with an amazing view. A local food truck provides delicious food. Dog friendly.
Taproom@Bayview Corner
5603 Bayview RdDown to earth spot with great brews and yummy food.
This store was once the first school on the south end of the island. Now it hosts a quant store, brewery, restaurant. Check out their Facebook page for music events and trivia night! A hidden gem for sure!
14 locals recommend
Bailey's Corner Store
7695 Cultus Bay RdThis store was once the first school on the south end of the island. Now it hosts a quant store, brewery, restaurant. Check out their Facebook page for music events and trivia night! A hidden gem for sure!
Pickles Deli
11042 WA-525These sandwiches will not disappoint!
Payless Foods
1609 E Main StPayless is a great market and is just a few miles from the cottage.
The Goose
14485 WA-525Another great market.
Located near the Coupeville Ferry. This spot has tasty food and great views.
21 locals recommend
Callen's Restaurant and Co
12981 State Rte 20Located near the Coupeville Ferry. This spot has tasty food and great views.
Island Cafe
701 Commercial AveIf you are up north, this is a local favorite eating spot.
Orchard Kitchen
5574 Bayview RdSprinklz Ice Cream Parlor and Coffee Shop
224 1st StSpyhop
317 Second StreetThe Commons Cafe & Books
124 Second StreetWifire Coffee Bar
1651 E Main StChina City
1804 Scott RdRocket Taco
1594 E Main StFlower House Cafe
2780 Marshview AveTaproom@Bayview Corner
5603 Bayview RdDog Friendly
Greenbank Off-Leash Area
Washington 525Imagine a huge off-leash dog park with stunning views!
This park has a designated off-leash dog area. Look for the tall flag signaling the start of the off-leash area.
6 locals recommend
Double Bluff County Park
6378 Double Bluff RdThis park has a designated off-leash dog area. Look for the tall flag signaling the start of the off-leash area.
This dog park has both a spacious enclosed area as well as forest trails.
8 locals recommend
Marguerite Brons Memorial Park
2837 Becker RdThis dog park has both a spacious enclosed area as well as forest trails.
City/town information
This quaint town is well worth a visit. Charming waterfront shops, restaurants and parks.
117 locals recommend
Langley
This quaint town is well worth a visit. Charming waterfront shops, restaurants and parks.