Beautiful beach side park in Whidbey Island- we visited right at sunset. Washington State Parks are…read more$10 a day or $30 for an annual pass- we opted to buy the annual pass and leave it for our boys, who live on the island. I made my way out to the beach and went walking and collecting driftwood and various stones. Views are gorgeous, the bugs weren't too bad at sunset and I had a good time seeing the bunny's come out to nibble on grass and the birds flying around.

Joseph Whidbey State Park has become a regular for my Grandma and I when I come spend a few nights…read morewith her here and there. There is a small parking area by the beach where one does not need a Discovery Pass because it is not technically part of the park, but is close enough to access the park grounds via foot. We park there and then I can go exploring on foot on the beach or traverse some of the trails through the woods. I was walking along the main trail during the summer in 2021 and found some blackberry thickets. The berries were big and juicy. So upon returning to my grandmother's house we found a pail and I brought it with me upon returning to the park and picked a few handfuls of blackberries. After picking the berries we got some ice cream at the grocery store and had blackberry-topped ice cream for a snack/dessert. Fun place to explore and collect berries for a sweet treat with grandma.

We stopped by to waste some time before we could check into our hotel. When we arrived, there was…read morelive music, food trucks and booths selling goods. There was a sandbox, swing set, a swimming lagoon, beach access, a playground and the cutest splash pad. We were just looking for a grassy area to sit and play and when we found Windjammer Park, we hit the jackpot! I highly recommend this park. It has something for everyone and it's dog friendly!

Windjammer Park is located along the waterfront in Oak Harbor. It has a paved walking path that…read moreruns along the beach, but not on the beach itself, that has staggered informational placards to the side. The park is a pleasant place to come even when there is thick wildfire smoke. The breeze from the bay might not completely clear the smoke away, but at least it provides some circulation of the air. My grandma and I like to come here and eat lunch together. We like to sit and eat at a covered pavilion stocked with picnic tables and a kitchen, though the kitchen requires advance reservation to use. A playground is adjacent to the eating area. My grandma likes to people and pet watch as we eat, I prefer to watch the water and try and spot any birds or other critters that might be out. It can get a bit cold depending on the weather and the wind. Even in the summer months, we both bring an outer garment to wear. The parking lot by the baseball fields is where we park and it can get a bit crowded if busy. Still, it is a parking lot easy to maneuver in.

This lovely little playground at the north end of camano island is a complete child magnet. Great…read morepicnic area, wooden, well-maintained equipment, and mostly enclosed for easy monitoring of busy kids without having to worry about surrounding busy roads. Close proximity to coffee shops and a few food options. We will definitely plan time here when we are next in the area.

Cute playground. Well equipped with swings, 2 slides, 3 sets of monkey bars, a table painted for…read morecheckers or chess, a log roll toy, a suspension bridge, climbing wall and special area just for the wee ones. This park is ideal for littles or really any child with a risk for elopement because it's fully fenced but my tweens had fun here last weekend. There's a covered area at the entrance with multiple tables. Lots and lots of art all around.

Nice beach, but no running water to wash your feet, and you will get wet and sandy! Just a single…read moreporta potty baking in the summer heat if you need a restroom....

This is a small park that gives you a great opportunity to view amazing sunsets in quiet. Depending…read moreon how high the tide is, you can walk out and see starfish, clams, sea otters, and more. This park gets a lot of seaweed amd serves as an awesome habitat for wildlife.

My four-year-old daughter and I LOVED Fort Ebey State Park. We went on a sunny August day and had…read morethe best afternoon. Coming from out of state, we easily purchased a $10 Discovery Pass day ticket and parked in the lot. Using our flashlight on our phone, we explored the actual fort, built during World War II as a coastal defense. The fort is preserved well and you can go inside all the rooms and tunnels. There are also trails along cliffs lined with meadows and forests, offering beautiful views of the water. There are public restrooms near the parking lot.

Ebey's Landing is a great place to start exploring Whidbey Island because this is where Colonel…read moreIsaac N.Ebey started his exploration of the island and also died here during a revenge killing. He died at the hand of Hatain native men. He was the first non native resident of the island. Today it is a great place to enjoy a picnic, stroll the beach, skip rocks, explore whatever is brought out by the tides, and just have a great time.

Small park on the water. Has great views. The awesome concrete flintstones car is really cool to…read moresee. Nice place to just sit and watch the water. Has a nice path that walks long the waters edge. Nice peaceful area to relax.

Okay so there is literally only one Flintstone car here and nothing else to make it worthy of…read morebeing. Allen Flintstone park :) BUT....it is on the waterfront and the historic waterfront area. So you can go down, eat, look at the view and take a picture in the car. Photo op :)

A gorgeous washington gem :)…read more It's easy to spend a day exploring here - beaches? Foresty hikes? An amazing bridge? You got it. An adventurer's paradise! About an hour and half from Seattle so it's doable as a day trip!

Mother nature mixed with the military…read more Beautiful state park (don't forget your Discover Pass) on the north end of Whidbey Island. Great beaches for long walks and family outings. The far south end is particularly great for finding sea glass. Be sure to bring ear plugs with you when you are at the south border of the beach. This is where you will meet up with one of the runways of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, home of the EA-18G Growler electronic attack squadrons. The noise pollution has been part of many lawsuits for years. The Navy has rejected a proposal to move its Growler electronic attack squadrons to a base in Southern California., so the noise issue isn't going away any time soon. If you have ear plugs, it's actually quite a sight to see the growlers take off.

Discovered this place while googling directions to a nearby bakery. Seemed like a place I wanted to…read morevisit. A gorgeous little trail sprinkled with gorgeous sculptures. I only took photos of half the sculptures I saw, because I wanted to enjoy the moment. But trust me it's really cool! Around each corner of the clean trail is a new eye catching sight. Sculptures at ground level. And hanging in tree. The parking lot is small and only one way out and in. SYOY!

Super easy, kid friendly, flat surface trail…read more Loved the artwork and reading about the artist

Nothing to do here, but the beach was pretty. Good to sit down and have conversation with people…read more we did help a lady who left her kid and the key in the car.

This is such a lovely, peaceful spot. It has a beautiful memorial to a woman named, Laura, who…read morewould come here, park her car and just enjoy the waves. When the tide is out, there is a long stretch of beach to walk on and collect rocks or shells. Fun telescope for kids and adults alike. Plenty of parking.

Absolutely stunning views from the bluff at this beach. A short trail that leads above the beach…read moreand gives you the opportunity to see up and down the coast. All the way towards the bridge at deception pass. And there are clean restrooms here too. Always a must when I take a drive here. Discovery Pass required. Do it! Get outside and enjoy the wonderful experience of the PNW. SYOY!

We love this beach so much that I hesitated sharing a review on this beach for a long time. I…read morecertainly do not want this place to be so popular that it gets crowded all the time. However, I find myself recommending this beach to my loved ones visiting Seattle time after time. So, I randomly did a search on Yelp for Rosario Beach and I see that I am not alone. I wanted to echo everyone's love for Rosario Beach and share its beauty. It is about a 90-minute drive north of Seattle. It is a part of Deception Pass State Park so you are required to have a Discover Pass to park in its parking lot. The parking lot is on the smaller side and in summer, the lot gets full most of the time. However, we usually find an available spot after waiting a short while as I usually see folks staying for a short while and then leaving to check out another part of Deception Pass State Park. So, even if the lot seems full, just be patient. Since it is a state park, there is a clean bathroom facility with flushing toilets. The bathroom is just a short walk away from the beach. There are a few picnic tables with BBQ grills. We see weddings, family gatherings, couples having a picnic lunch, landscape photographers, bird watchers, and many more. Such an inviting place for all. And the beach. The water is usually calm as it is a cove. And yes, the water is very cold as we live in the PNW. It sure does not stop our children from getting into the water no matter the weather. It is beautiful. I was a landscape photography hobbyist (more active in the past) and I was immediately drawn to everything this place had to offer in terms of photography opportunities. If you are into photography, you will love this place. Every year, we come here to kayak, SUP, hike, check out the tide pools, have lunch, take a nap, get tanned, and just hang out with people I love. Since I'm from Hawaii, I wish the water was warmer but I'm slowly getting used to the idea that I live in the PNW. Haha! Alooooooha! from the beautiful Rosario beach!