Island County is a unique area, well known for its exceptional quality of life. Island residents and tourists alike marvel at the fantastic views of the snow-covered Cascade and Olympic mountains as they relax in this pastoral setting. The islands comprising Island County are Whidbey Island, Camano, Ben Ure, Smith Deception, Strawberry, Baby, Minor and Kalamut.
The two settled islands, Whidbey Island and Camano Island, are favorite destinations for weekend visitors with easy access via State Route 20 over Deception Pass, State Route 532 to Camano, and the State Ferry System routes accessed off-island at Mukilteo and Port Townsend.
Whidbey Island is the longest island in the contiguous United States - 45 miles long with 148 miles of shoreline. Camano is 16 miles long and has 52 miles of shoreline. Whidbey Island is located 27 miles north of Seattle and 50 miles south of the Canadian border. Island County has a total land area of 208 square miles (Whidbey - 168 sq. mi; Camano -40 sq. mi).
European settlements were first established in the early 1850's in the Penn Cove-Coupeville area. The rich history of this area has been preserved through the establishment of the Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. The small communities that were established along these sheltered shorelines in the 1850's are today highly regarded as locations for permanent homes and summer residences as well as small but successful businesses.
Information provided by Island County Economic Development Council
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