New home in Anacortes overlooking coastal water, forested islands and distant mountains

New Homes for Sale in Anacortes, WA | Windermere

Explore new homes for sale in Anacortes, WA, including new construction, recently listed homes and move-in-ready properties on Fidalgo Island. Start with current listings, then compare locations, utilities, waterfront and view considerations, regional travel and other details that can materially affect your decision to buy a home in Anacortes. View Active Anacortes Homes → Ask […]

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New home in Oak Harbor with coastal water and distant mountains

New Homes for Sale in Oak Harbor, WA | Windermere

Explore new homes for sale in Oak Harbor, WA, including new construction, recently listed homes and move-in-ready properties in the largest city on Whidbey Island. Start with current listings, then compare neighborhoods, utilities, NAS Whidbey aircraft activity, off-island travel and other details that can materially affect your decision to buy a home in Oak Harbor. […]

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New home in the Port Townsend area overlooking coastal water and distant mountains

New Homes for Sale in Port Townsend, WA | Windermere

Explore new homes for sale in Port Townsend, WA, including new construction, recently listed homes and move-in-ready properties in and around this historic Olympic Peninsula seaport. Start with current listings, then compare location, utilities, historic-property considerations, ferry access and other details that can materially affect your decision to buy a home in Port Townsend. View […]

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New homes in the Sequim area with the Olympic Mountains in the distance

New Homes for Sale in Sequim, WA | Windermere

Explore new homes for sale in Sequim, WA, including new construction, recently listed homes and move-in-ready properties across Sequim and the surrounding Dungeness Valley. Start with current listings, then compare property settings, utilities, travel and other details that can materially affect a purchase. View Active Sequim Homes → Ask a Local Broker → What Does […]

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Whidbey Island Whale Watching from Shore: How to Follow Sightings and Read the Water

Image note: The visuals in this article are editorial guide images created to explain shore-based whale watching on Whidbey Island. They are not documentary photos from a specific place, event, business, property, or moment. Whale watching from Whidbey Island’s shore is less about memorizing one “best” beach and more about learning how to use a […]

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Whidbey Island Camping Guide: Campgrounds, Reservations & Tips

Camping on Whidbey Island is less about finding the one “best” campground and more about choosing the right base for the kind of trip you want. North Whidbey puts you close to Deception Pass and an activity-rich state park setting. Central Whidbey offers coastal trails and quieter historic surroundings. South Whidbey has a practical near-town […]

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July 2026 Whidbey Island Events Guide: Fireworks, Concerts, Fair, Gardens & LittleBIGFest

July is one of those months when Whidbey Island feels wonderfully full. Fireworks kick things off, outdoor concerts settle into the parks, Bayview turns into a dance floor, gardens hit their summer stride, and the Whidbey Island Fair brings the whole island together before the month is done. Use this guide as a starting point […]

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Whidbey Island Bioluminescence Kayak Guide

Image note: The visuals in this article are editorial guide images created to explain Whidbey bioluminescence kayaking. They are not documentary photos from a specific tour, date, launch, business, or on-water moment. If Whidbey had a night mode, this would be it. Dark water. Quiet paddles. Salt air. And, if the timing is right, blue-green […]

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Whidbey Island Gardens Guide: Meerkerk, Lavender, Greenbank Farm & Quiet Stops

Image note: The visuals in this article are editorial guide images created to explain Whidbey garden-day planning. They are not documentary photos from a specific garden, farm, park, property, event, or access point. Not every beautiful Whidbey day has to be a beach day. Some of the island’s best slow-day outings happen away from the […]

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