Whidbey Island is located in northern Puget Sound. It is 40 miles long, starting from its southern tip near Mukilteo, Washington (about 30 miles north of Seattle), and averages 2 miles in width.
You may choose to drive to the Boatyard Inn and enjoy a ferry ride across Puget Sound. But note that the Boatyard Inn is also accessible by private boat, with moorage available in the adjacent public marina. Boaters interested in moorage at the Langley public marina can find information at www.portofsouthwhidbey.com. Or you may want to indulge in an exotic Northwest mode of transportation by chartering a float plane and landing on our beach. Check out www.kenmoreair.com.
Driving Directions:
The Washington State Department of Transportation website has all the information you'll need regarding ferry rates and schedules.
From Interstate 5 North or South via the Mukilteo Ferry
- (North or South), take SR526 to Mukilteo.
- From there, take the Washington State Ferry to Clinton.
- Drive 2.8 miles on SR525 just past Ken's Corner Shopping Plaza to Langley Road.
- Turn right and drive another 3.2 miles to the seaside village of Langley.
- Turn right at the first stop sign at Cascade Avenue.
- Turn right again at the library at 2nd and Wharf Street.
- Head down the hill to the waterfront. Welcome to the Boatyard Inn!
Please note that long ferry lines are typical during the summer and on holidays. Instead of taking the ferry, you may want to consider the scenic Deception Pass route shown below, saving time even though the distance is greater. Check the ferry cameras for estimated wait times. www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/vesselwatch/CameraDetail.aspx
From Seattle/South via the Deception Pass Bridge
- Take I-5 North to Burlington.
- Take Highway 20 West and follow it approximately 15 minutes to the sign that says "Whidbey Island Next Left."
- Take the Whidbey Island turn, continuing on Highway 20 South to the Deception Pass Bridge.
- After crossing the bridge, follow Highway 20 through Oak Harbor. Follow signs to Langley.
From Vancouver/North via Deception Pass Bridge
- From Vancouver take Highway 99 South to the border at Blaine.
- From Blaine follow I05 South to Burlington. Take Highway 20 West (Exit #230) and follow it approximately 15 minutes to the sign that says "Whidbey Island Next Left."
- Take the Whidbey Island turn, continuing on Highway 20 South to the Deception Pass Bridge.
- After crossing the bridge, follow Highway 20 through Oak Harbor. Follow signs to Langley.
From Olympic Peninsula and Port Townsend via the Coupeville Ferry
- From Port Townsend, take the ferry to Coupeville / Keystone.
- From the Coupeville ferry terminal, turn left and follow Engle Road to Coupeville.
