Guidebook for Freeland
Getting Around
The cabin is about a 20 minute drive from the Clinton Ferry OR about 55 minute drive from Deception Pass Bridge.
The quickest way depends on where you arriving from and ferry wait times depending on time of day and season. Times are typically in the summer months on Friday afternoons to Whidbey and Sunday afternoons to Mukilteo. The price depends on number of vehicles (~$11.15/ car each way) and passengers (~$5.05/ adult, Mukilteo to Clinton only). Ferries leave about every 30min between 8AM and 9PM and
Here is a link to the ferry schedule: http://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/
You can get a rough estimate of wait times online at: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/vesselwatch/terminals.aspx
8 locals recommend
Clinton Ferry Auto Terminal
64 S Ferry Dock RdThe cabin is about a 20 minute drive from the Clinton Ferry OR about 55 minute drive from Deception Pass Bridge.
The quickest way depends on where you arriving from and ferry wait times depending on time of day and season. Times are typically in the summer months on Friday afternoons to Whidbey and Sunday afternoons to Mukilteo. The price depends on number of vehicles (~$11.15/ car each way) and passengers (~$5.05/ adult, Mukilteo to Clinton only). Ferries leave about every 30min between 8AM and 9PM and
Here is a link to the ferry schedule: http://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/
You can get a rough estimate of wait times online at: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/vesselwatch/terminals.aspx
Catch a ferry from Whidbey to Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula. Check ferry times (and return times!) and make a reservation in advance if you're driving.
7 locals recommend
Coupeville station
1400 State Rte 20Catch a ferry from Whidbey to Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula. Check ferry times (and return times!) and make a reservation in advance if you're driving.
If the ferry lines are long you can also drive through Deception Pass to enter/exit Whidbey Island
44 locals recommend
Deception Pass Bridge
North WhidbeyIf the ferry lines are long you can also drive through Deception Pass to enter/exit Whidbey Island
Food Scene
Great place for lunch, local cheese, wine shop, playground and dog & walking trails. My favorite spot is Whidbey Pies for lunch and... pie.
62 locals recommend
Greenbank Farm
765 Wonn RdGreat place for lunch, local cheese, wine shop, playground and dog & walking trails. My favorite spot is Whidbey Pies for lunch and... pie.
Local Freeland spot for a no frill good meal. Low key and family friendly restaurant with a bar in the back.
32 locals recommend
Freeland Café and Lounge
1642 E Main StLocal Freeland spot for a no frill good meal. Low key and family friendly restaurant with a bar in the back.
Delicious homemade local ice cream with interesting flavors and fresh waffle cones. There's a cute outdoor space in the back shared with Rocket Taco next door with yard games!
Freeland Freeze
1594 E Main StDelicious homemade local ice cream with interesting flavors and fresh waffle cones. There's a cute outdoor space in the back shared with Rocket Taco next door with yard games!
Yup. It's a gas station. But it also has quick, easy, cheap and good breakfast sandwiches etc.
Shell Shack
5616 Fish RoadYup. It's a gas station. But it also has quick, easy, cheap and good breakfast sandwiches etc.
It's a great brunch and lunch spot with watery views and also has a bakery
20 locals recommend
Knead & Feed Restaurant
4 Front St NWIt's a great brunch and lunch spot with watery views and also has a bakery
has lots of great local fresh stuff. It is best in summer. EVERY SATURDAY 10 – 2 during its season
33 locals recommend
Bayview Farmers Market
Bayview Roadhas lots of great local fresh stuff. It is best in summer. EVERY SATURDAY 10 – 2 during its season
good for occasions and a nice dinner out-- call ahead for reservations
14 locals recommend
Inn At Langley
400 1st Stgood for occasions and a nice dinner out-- call ahead for reservations
Parks & Nature
Lots of vista hikes and walks around this area- my favorite is Ebby's Landing!
29 locals recommend
Fort Casey
Lots of vista hikes and walks around this area- my favorite is Ebby's Landing!
Frank D. Robinson Beach
6020 Robinson RdCloset public beach for sand and sun
Double Bluff Beach and Off Leash Area
6378 S Double Bluff RdPublic beach closeby
Essentials
Closest grocery that has it all- check the hours though it typically closes on the early side (by 9pm)
63 locals recommend
Payless Foods
1609 E Main StClosest grocery that has it all- check the hours though it typically closes on the early side (by 9pm)
Local grocery with a great selection- usually open slightly later than Payless Foods in Freeland
43 locals recommend
The Goose
14485 WA-525Local grocery with a great selection- usually open slightly later than Payless Foods in Freeland
Shopping
Downtown Langley is a fun place to check out for coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, breweries, etc
117 locals recommend
Langley
Downtown Langley is a fun place to check out for coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, breweries, etc
Historic downtown Coupeville has a main street by the water with cute shops, ice cream, etc.
82 locals recommend
Coupeville
Historic downtown Coupeville has a main street by the water with cute shops, ice cream, etc.