5 Fun Ways to Keep Cool This Summer on Whidbey Island
When the weather heats up on Whidbey Island, we’ve got you covered with some fun ways to keep cool! From the best swim spots to the tastiest sweet treats, these ideas aren’t only good for beating the heat, but they’re perfect for your summer bucket list.
Beach Bums
Pack your bag and head to the beach for a day of swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, and just plain fun. Monroe Landing in Oak Harbor and Double Bluff Beach in Freeland are both safe bets for swimming and recommended by locals.
Out on the Water
One of the best ways to explore Whidbey Island is by water, and that sea breeze is sure to keep you cool! Kayaking is a great place to start, and Whidbey Island Kayaking is ready to help you get started on your kayaking adventures. They offer a variety of tours (beginners welcome!), or you can rent a kayak or a stand-up paddleboard and set out on your own.
If you’d like to charter a Penn Cove tour, rent a sailboat, take sailing lessons, you’ll want to check out Penn Cove Sailing and Leisure Yacht Charter in Coupeville. You can even rent the sailboats for multiple days at a time if you want to head out on an grand adventure!
Dive Deep
Get a new perspective and explore Whidbey Island’s underwater treasures! Whidbey Island Dive Center offers a wide range of instruction, “from snorkeling through professional dive leadership.” If you’re a beginner, they can help you start your diving journey, and they even host a “Splash Night” that’s in a pool so you can check it out and see if it’s for you. They also offer a huge range of specialty courses—see all of their offerings here!
Cool Treats
After a day at the beach or out on the water, an icy cold treat is the cherry on top! Here are a few favorites:
- Kapaw’s Iskreme by the Coupeville Wharf is known for their generous scoops and fresh waffle cones.
- Popsies (located in Oak Harbor’s historic downtown) not only has ice cream, but their shop is filled with other sweet treats and they’re especially known for their different flavored popcorn.
- Toppins Frozen Yogurt in Oak Harbor is known for, you guessed it—their huge selection of toppings!
- K & R Farms is not only the perfect spot to grab an ice cream cone, but you can get fresh local produce, meat, and other homemade goods there too!
- Sprinklz in Langley has 16 flavors of ice cream to choose from, plus specialty milkshakes, specialty blended coffee drinks, retro toys and candy, and more.
Pool Day
For those who want to stay active but get out of the sun for awhile, the Island Athletic Club in Freeland features a 25-yard pool. They offer swim lessons, water exercises classes (like Aqua Zumba!), and lap swimming. Another great pool option awaits at the Admirals Cove Beach Club, and here members can enjoy an outdoor pool. (However, the pool has been closed recently due to a remodel. Check their website for updates on when it’s scheduled to open again!)
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