Visit Coupeville, On Scenic Whidbey Island

Come to Coupeville, and come closer to art, history, and nature. This quiet waterfront farming community—the heart of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve on Whidbey Island—still reflects the character of a frontier seaport when Puget Sound was being settled.
Beyond its historical significance, Coupeville and Whidbey Island offer a combination of geography, flora and fauna that lift spirits and fill the heart. Throughout Ebey's Reserve, from the Madrona Way shoreline of Penn Cove to the beach and bluff at Ebey's Landing, you'll share space with farmers and bald eagles, gray whales and bicyclists, sea otters and kayakers.
Use this site to find central Whidbey activities, Coupeville area accommodations, places to eat, sights to see in Ebey's Reserve and more ways to enjoy your visit.

Creativity In Coupeville

Coupeville is a Mecca for artists of all stripes: visual, performing and culinary. Visual artists in every medium find inspiration in the shorelines, forests, prairies and waters of central Whidbey Island, as well as in the structures and spirit of the town of Coupeville. Many are attracted to hone their talents at the Pacific Northwest Art School. Some settle on Whidbey Island to assimilate the aura. Their studios and galleries offer literal and figurative representations of the life and landscape of Coupeville, Washington, executed as paintings, photographs, encaustics, pottery, baskets, jewelry, woodcarving and more. Coupeville is also the hub of the annual Spring and Summer Studio Tours, showcasing Whidbey's finest artists and craftspeople.
Food artistry is manifested in a range of dining opportunities. The coffee shops, chocolate purveyor, cafes and restaurants are all conducted with individuality and creativity that attract Whidbey Island residents as well as visitors.
Professional, retired and talented amateur musicians (and visiting performers) contribute to the lively concert series throughout the year. You might find them at the band shell in Coupeville's Town Park, singing in the streets or adding auditory dimension to an art show at the Coupeville Recreation Hall.