NAS Whidbey Island, WA - Nearby Cities

Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor is a city located on Whidbey Island in Island County in Washington State. The current population is 19,000, and Oak Harbor is the largest incorporated city on the island. The town got its name from the Garry Oak trees that surround its skyline. The town was founded back in 1850 when the Dutch settlers took up residence here. In 1942, the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island was established, and Oak Harbor is only 4 miles from the base. The town offers a prime location for military personnel and their families looking to relocate to the picturesque area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $195,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $620 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Candlewood Suites and the North Whidbey Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $89.

Local attractions include Deception Pass State Park which offers over 30 miles of hiking trails and amazing views. Boat tours are also available to take visitors under Deception Pass Bridge and see many different types of wildlife. Waterfalls and amazing eagles in flight highlight the tours which take visitors on a slow ride through the picturesque local scenery. Tours last approximately an hour, and families can look forward to spotting harbor seals and even whales on occasion.

Stanwood, WA
Stanwood is a city in Snohomish County, in Washington State, that has a current population of 3,900 people. The town was established in 1848 and officially incorporated in 1903. The town covers two square miles and is located 36 miles from the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The small-town charm offers new residents a laid-back community in which to live and work. The town has one high school, two middle schools, and three elementary schools for those residents with families.

Homes for sale in the area start at $185,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $465 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Country Cedar Inn and the Blue Moon Beach House offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $99.

Local attractions include the Stanwood Area History Museum and D.O. Pearson House Museum highlights the history of the area and is open Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Exhibits include the 100 year history of the Stanwood Camano Bridges, and the Berries, Farms, and Dairies in the area. The Stanwood Waterfront history is also highlighted, and a picture gallery showing Stanwood and Camano Island as they have evolved over the years.

Port Townsend, WA
Port Townsend is a city in Jefferson County, Washington which is located just 40 miles north of Seattle. The city serves as the county seat with a population of 8,300 people. The city is known for its many Victorian buildings which remain from the late 1900s and are designated as the Port Townsend Historic District. The city got its name from Captain George Vancouver in 1792 who named the town after his good friend, the Marquis of Townshend. Located just 25 miles from the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, the city offers a prime location for those military personnel and their families looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $295,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $520 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Bishop Victorian Inn and the Manresa Castle Hotel and Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $109.

Local attractions include the Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum located at 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend. The museum features a collection of uniforms, maps, models, photographs, posters, books, insignias, and many other memorabilia in display cases for visitors to enjoy. The museum also has a theater which shows short films highlighting the historical events in the area. The museum has a collection of flags from neighboring countries that were involved in the wartime activities.

Mount Vernon, WA
Mount Vernon is a city located in Skagit County with a population of 26,000 people. It is one of two principal cities and is home to the Tulip Festival Street Fair. The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is held annually and millions of tulips that are grown locally are featured. Mount Vernon was voted the #1 "Best Small City in America" in the 1998 New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. Located just 24 miles from the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, the town offers a picturesque and thriving community in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $240,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $640 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Whispering Firs Bed and Breakfast and the Tulip Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $63.

Local attractions include the Skagit County Fair which is held annually in August of each year. The fair includes local entertainment as well as local displays of arts and crafts and locally grown produce. Cuisine is provided by local restaurants, and local contests are held including a pie-eating contest. The rural and local flavor of the area is well represented during fair time and offers a good time for kids of all ages.

Camano Island, WA
Camano Island is a large island in the Possession Sounds area of Island County, Washington between Whidbey Island and the mainland. The island has a population of 13,000 residents and occupies 40 square miles of land. The island is named for the Spanish explorer, Jacinto Caamano. Located about 48 miles from the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Camano Island offers a picturesque alternative to mainland living and gives residents a unique perspective on relocating to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $205,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $775 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Camano Island Bed and Breakfast Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $138.

Local attractions include the Camano Island State Park which offers a multitude of outdoor activities and recreational activities including hiking, biking, picnicking, and fishing. Camping and hiking facilities are also provided to allow visitors to spend more time enjoying the local wildlife and enjoying the local picturesque views. Camano Island State Park offers families a clean and safe environment in which to enjoy some camping time in nature.

Anacortes, WA
Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington which has a current population of 14,500 people. The town is known for the Washington State Ferries dock and terminal that provides access to the British Columbia Ferries as well as Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island, and San Juan Island. The picturesque ferry ride through the San Juan Islands is an ideal getaway trip for visitors or residents alike. Located just 16 miles from the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, the town offers a thriving community in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $279,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $600 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Majestic Inn and Spa and the Ship Harbor Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $89.

Local attractions include many amazing sightseeing adventures including the Island Adventures whale-watching excursions. Mystic Sea Charters offers whale watching excursions as well and promise that viewing of the 90 plus Orcas in the area is a sure thing. Taking two-hour tours into the deepest waters of the Puget Sound, the whale watchers promise a family experience that will be the highlight of any trip.