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Oak Harbor

Whidbey Island's largest city, with Dutch heritage and a Navy base

Dutch heritage on the waterfront · AI-generated image
Island County

Oak Harbor at a glance

Population ~24,600 (2020 Census)

  • Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
  • Holland Happening spring festival
  • Nearby Deception Pass State Park
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What's happening in the next seven days.

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Local favorites. Owners can add or update their listing below.

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Artist-run cooperative gallery since 2008 showing local pottery, glass, painting, jewelry and woodwork.

830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor

Kraken's Cove

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Locally owned restaurant and bar serving steak, seafood and comfort food on Pioneer Way.

940 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor

Garden center with a native plant section, perennials, shrubs and seasonal sales, open seven days.

3068 N Oak Harbor Road, Oak Harbor

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Seafood restaurant and smokehouse known for chowder and smoked fish.

31640 State Route 20, Oak Harbor

Food

Quiet tea house on Pioneer Way offering green, oolong, black and pu-erh teas, plus free tastings.

275 SE Pioneer Way #103, Oak Harbor

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Semi-private, family-oriented golf club that offers non-member rates and online tee times.

2430 Fairway Lane, Oak Harbor

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Used and new bookshop at the same Pioneer Way location since 1967.

790 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor

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Nov11

Oak Harbor Veterans Day Parade

Oak Harbor Main Street's annual Veterans Day parade through downtown along Pioneer Way.

Oak Harbor · Wed Nov 11, 2pm
Dec12

Holiday Party with Santa

Island County Parent to Parent gathering with music, crafts, a dessert potluck and Santa. All abilities welcome.

Oak Harbor · Sat Dec 12, 12–2pm

Every year

Apr

Holland Happening

Dutch heritage festival with parade, street fair, klompen races and international food.

Oak Harbor · Late April
May

Oak Harbor Farmers Market

Weekly evening market at Rotary Park, next to the chamber of commerce.

Oak Harbor · Thursdays 4–7pm, May–early Sept
Oct

Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms

Weekend when Skagit farms open to visitors for tours, tastings and activities.

Region-wide · Early October
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Parks, beaches, lakes & trails

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Deception Pass State Park

Iconic bridge, sea cliffs, old-growth forest and sunset beaches between Whidbey and Fidalgo.

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Windjammer Park

Waterfront city park on Oak Harbor with a lagoon, playground and Dutch windmill.

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