Visitor Guide
Welcome to Whidbey Island.
This page is here to help you get the most out of the Whidbey Island Bulletin while you're visiting.
You don't need an account to browse the site — you can simply explore, search, and use what you need. This page just explains how everything fits together so you can find things quickly and easily.
What You Can Do as a Visitor
1. Find local businesses, organizations, and services
Use the Business Directory to discover:
- •Food, coffee, and groceries
- •Lodging and short-term stays
- •Trades and home services
- •Arts, wellness, and recreation
- •Farms, markets, and local products
You can filter by zone (North, Central, South) or simply browse the whole island.
2. Browse local ads and offers
The Ads section (classifieds) is where locals post:
- •Items for sale or free
- •Services they offer
- •Local job opportunities
- •Events and classes
- •Community notices
Even if you're just here for a short stay, this is a great place to find resources, activities, and last-minute needs.
3. Explore civic and community information
Under Civic Documents & Government, you'll find links and information that matter to people living and working on the island — useful if you're curious about how things are organized here or planning a longer stay.
Using Zones as a Visitor
Whidbey is organized into three general areas on the Bulletin:
North Whidbey
Oak Harbor and surrounding areas
Central Whidbey
Coupeville and nearby communities
South Whidbey
Greenbank, Freeland, Langley, Clinton
When you browse the Directory or ads, you'll often see filters or tags for these zones. If you know where you're staying, this makes it easier to find what's closest to you.
About Whidbey Island Bulletin
Whidbey Island Bulletin is a local community site that connects:
- •Residents
- •Businesses
- •Organizations
- •Visitors
Our goal is to make it easier for people to find what they need on the island and support local whenever possible.