Best Things to Do With Kids on Beautiful Whidbey Island
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Walking along the dock in Coupeville. Photo: Allison Sutcliffe
Visit the quaint seaside towns of Langley and Coupeville
The towns of Langley and Coupeville have similar charm, and both warrant a visit. You’ll find seaside, historic buildings from the late 1800s, cute shops and enticing restaurants. Langley is located on the south end of the island, about 10 minutes from the Clinton ferry dock, and Coupeville is located in the center of the island about 35 minutes from either Clinton or the Deception Pass Bridge.
Local tips: Bring scooters for the kids. In Langley, The Commons Café & Books on Second Street is kid- and dog-friendly, and the Langley Whale Center, with its adorable underwater-themed Kids Room, has activities everyone can enjoy. Plus, admission is free. In Coupeville, be sure to check out the 30-foot gray whale skeleton, now on permanent display in the red wharf building. Kapaw’s Iskreme is where everyone goes for ice cream, and the flowers outside Kingfisher Bookstore make the space all the more welcoming. It’s worth browsing.
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