Coupeville is centrally located on Washington State's Whidbey Island, a short drive north from Seattle or south from British Columbia. Coupeville is surrounded by panoramic mountain and water views, miles of public beaches and parks, and some of the Northwest's most breathtaking scenery. Once called the Village of Sea Captains, Coupeville is perched on the edge of Penn Cove where the pace of island life is still gentle. Step back in time as you stroll the historic waterfront district with its many shops and restaurants, filled with gifts, garb, decor, desserts, baubles, and books.

Coupeville's scale invites strolling the neighborhoods. Enjoy a self-guided history tour with a free map from the Island County Historical Society Museum or contact the museum to arrange a group tour. More than 50 structures in Coupeville are on the National Register of Historic Places. Look for plaques noting the construction dates and original owners of these Victorian homes and commercial buildings.  Find art and antiques in the shops on Front Street.  Enjoy Arts and Antiques Walks the first Saturday of March, June, September, and December; when the shops stay open late to show their latest creations and serve refreshments.

Enjoy the historic Coupeville Wharf for a close look at Penn Cove. While you're there, check out the restaurant and shops, as well as the skeletons of a gray whale and Dahl's porpoise.  Walk or ride your bicycle along the Kettles Trail from the corner of Hwy. 20 and Main Street all the way to and through the woods of Fort Ebey State Park to the bluff. 

Ebey's Landing parking lot is a popular point of departure for walks along the beach to Perego's Lake or inland to historic Sunnyside Cemetery. Probably the most popular uphill walk in the area is the climb up the bluff above Ebey's Landing. The endless vistas include crops growing on the prairie, forests, Mt. Baker, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympics, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Vancouver Island. There's a good chance that you'll see a submarine, a frigate, the Victoria Clipper or a magnificent cruise ship. You're guaranteed to spy container ships and tugs hauling huge barges between ports.

Whidbey Island 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 gorgeous setting. Come see for yourself!

            Coupeville Links
Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce
Come to Coupeville
Coupeville Arts Center
The Weaver's School
Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
Coupeville Wharf-fest
Penn Cove Mussel Festival
Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival
Penn Cove Water Festival
Plein Air Painters' U.S. Open
Coupeville Lodging Association
Island County Historical Society
Coupeville Weather Forecast
Coupeville Map
Whidbey Island Writers Association

Coupeville Restaurants
The Oystercatcher (reservations recommended)
Christopher's on Whidbey (reservations recommended)
The Cove Thai Cuisine (360-678-6963)
Knead and Feed
Toby's Tavern
The Tyee Restaurant
Kapaw's Iskreme
Miriam's Espresso Cafe
Long's Cafe on the Wharf
County Deli
Pizza Factory
 
State Parks and National ReserveJoseph Whidbey State Park
Fort Ebey State Park
South Whidbey State Park
Deception Pass State Park
Fort Casey State Park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Ebey's Landing NHR 5 Minute Video
Admiralty Head Lighthouse

Other Whidbey Attractions and Information
Whidbey and Camano Island Information
SeaTac Shuttle
Ferry Schedule and Reservations
Island Transit -Fare Free Transit
Whidbey Island Scenic Byway
South Whidbey Information
Just Jordie's Quality Foods
Orca Network Whale Sightings Map
Mystic Sea Charters
Adventure Events
Deception Pass Tours
Whidbey Island Race Week
Whidbey Island Marathon
Greenbank Farm
Greenbank Cellars
Whidbey Island Winery
Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens
Lavender Wind Farm
Island Greens
Holmes Harbor
Whidbey Playhouse
Whidbey Island Kayaking Company