Juliet & Luke
Juliet & Luke
Travel
Getting To and Around Whidbey Island, Washington
Transportation to and around Whidbey Island is limited so we would recommend folks have cars to make it to all the festivities!
Sea-Tac Airport is the best airport to fly in if you are flying in. You can choose to either drive up I-5 and then down the entire Island via Deception Pass and Highway 20.
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If you want a Puget Sound experience you can take the Mulkiteo/Clinton ferry just North of Seattle to get on the Island. You can take you car on this ferry!
Two other airports that your could fly into would be Bellingham International Airport in Bellingham, WA or Paine Field in Everett WA. These are smaller airports with fewer flight options but they are closer to Whidbey.
If you are meeting folks on Whidbey and sharing a vehicle, you can get on the Island by the Whidbey Sea-Tac Shuttle. We don't know if shuttles run from Paine Field or Bellingham International Airport.
You can get around the Island via bus if needed but it isn't recommended for the wedding and barbeque. Island Transit is the bus system on Island. The bus is free!
Below are just a few of the lodging options we would recommend to folks staying on Whidbey Island for the wedding. Hotels can be hard to find on Whidbey and lodging gets booked fast for the summer season so book early!
AirBnBs, cottages, Bed and Breakfasts, and etc could all be good options. We just recommend you stay South of Deception Pass and on the Island.
Inn At Langley
This 4-star hotel is a laid-back getaway featuring a spa and upscale dining, plus warm lodging with panoramic water views.
It is a 9 minute drive, and 4.1 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 40 minute drive, and 30.7 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
Saratoga Inn
A 3-star hotel offering homey rooms and a suite in an understated guesthouse with free breakfast and afternoon wine.
It is a 9 minute drive, and 4.4 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 40 minute drive, and 31.9 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
Comforts of Whidbey Winery and B&B
A 3-star hotel offering homey rooms and a suite in an understated guesthouse with free breakfast and afternoon wine.
It is a 11 minute drive, and 5.9 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 42 minute drive, and 33.4 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
Anchorage Inn
A 3-star Victorian B&B with elegant rooms (some with water views), plus hot breakfast and a sitting room.
It is a 30 minute drive, and 24.7 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 9 minute drive, and 5.8 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
The Coupeville Inn
A laid-back inn offering traditional quarters with free Wi-Fi, plus conference space and yoga classes.
It is a 32 minute drive, and 24.9 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 10 minute drive, and 5.2 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
Captain Whidbey
A 3-star waterfront inn featuring log-walled rooms and cozy cabins, plus upscale dining and a tavern.
It is a 35 minute drive, and 27.1 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 6 minute drive, and 2.8 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
Best Western Plus Oak Harbor Hotel & Conference Center
A 3-star straightforward property offering free hot breakfast and parking, plus a conference center and a pool.
It is a 46 minute drive, and 35.6 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 16 minute drive, and 9.7 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
Coachman Inn
A 3-star relaxed, low-rise hotel with free breakfast and a gym, plus a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub.
It is a 45 minute drive, and 35.3 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 16 minute drive, and 9.4 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
Candlewood Suites Oak Harbor by IHG
A 2-star all-suite hotel featuring a gazebo and a 24-hour gym, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi.
It is a 46 minute drive, and 35.6 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 17 minute drive, and 11.4 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
Freeland, Washington (Town)
Not a lot of options for hotels. AirBnBs or other lodging sites could offer houses, Bed and Breakfasts, and etc. If you find a place in, or around, Freeland it could be a great place to stay!
It is a 10 minute drive, and 6.2 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 30 minute drive, and 23.4 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
Clinton, Washington (Town)
Not a lot of options for hotels. AirBnBs or other lodging sites could offer houses, Bed and Breakfasts, and etc. If you find a place in, or around, Clinton it could be a great place to stay!
It is a 8 minute drive, and 4.9 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 40 minute drive, and 32.4 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
Greenbank, Washington (Town)
Not a lot of options for hotels. AirBnBs or other lodging sites could offer houses, Bed and Breakfasts, and etc. If you find a place in, or around, Greenbank it could be a great place to stay!
It is a 17 minute drive, and 13.3 miles from the wedding venue. It is a 21 minute drive, and 16.1 miles from Fort Ebey (Welcome BBQ).
Anacortes, WA
If you are willing to make a long drive for the wedding, Anacortes has a lot of great lodging options. Only book if you are willing to make a long drive though. We would recommend closer if you could find something closer. If you are staying a long time it could be a fun place to spend a couple of days and nights though.
Port Townsend, WA
Port Townsend offers a some more lodging options but this will require taking the Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry to get to Whidbey Island and the venue. During peak summer times the lines can get up to a 3 hour wait so this may not be the best option. You can make a reservation for this ferry, just make sure you arrive 30 minutes before the ferry departs! If you are willing to head to the venue early or kill time before the wedding at other locations this could be an option.
Mulkiteo/Everett, WA (Unknown Time!)
Mulkiteo/Everett offers a lot more lodging options but this will require taking the Mulilteo/Clinton ferry to get to Whidbey Island and the venue. During peak summer times the lines can get up to a 3 hour wait so this may not be the best option. This ferry does not do reservations. If you are willing to head to the venue early or kill time before the wedding at other locations this could be an option. If you are staying a long time it could be a fun place to spend a couple of days and nights though.
Camping
Fort Ebey State Park
Great park! If you are willing to rough it they provide RV and trailer sites. Book early though!
Deception Pass State Park
Another great camping location in N. Whidbey. It will be a drive to the venue but it has great camping and sites!