I love this park and lighthouse! The view is amazing of the mountains and of Puget Sound and if you…read moreare here at the right time you can see the big cargo ships making slow, gradual turns further into Puget Sound as they are heading to the ports of the larger cities off from the Sound like Seattle or Tacoma. It's also quite peaceful and just a great place to chill out. The beach is pebbly but it's still beautiful. In fact it may be even more beautiful because it is pebbly. I don't know if it's still there but there was a structure made out of wood probably a few beach combers made and it was cool to take a peek inside there too. Anyway I love Puget Sound and have seen it from all kinds of different angles but I think this spot is one of my favorites if not my favorite at the top of the list. The lighthouse is cute, a nice white painted building with red roof. Not terribly tall or towery like some lighthouses but beautifully maintained regardless. Definitely a stop to make if you enjoy lighthouses and absorbing the water and nature of Puget Sound.

Nothing like walking along the beaches of the PNW and seeing otters, seals, and eagles. Beautiful…read moreviews across the Sound to Seattle, Everett and the gorgeous mountain ranges on a clear day. There's the beach entry and then the wood trail from the south. Both are easily accessible but the beach has more parking. I'm still awaiting the day we walk and there's orcas swimming by with some humpbacks.

There's not that much parking in the lot, but we were able to find a spot because we came on a…read moreweekday. I knew double bluff has an off leash section, but the multiple signs were confusing, especially the ones that say only humans can enter through a certain point. It was nice to see showers and dog washing stations, but the lower ones weren't working, and the main showers only work if you keep pressing. The only bathrooms were portables. It's a long walk to the off leash section, so if you want more room to yourself, you have to go farther. The beach was shallow enough for a long ways. The seaweed closer to the parking lot side of the beach seems to be wasting much of the shoreline, unless it's always like that. There were multiple dry sheets of seaweed throughout the sandy parts, but they can be avoided since the beach front is so vast.

Best beach I've been to on Whidbey Island and it's always my go-to. Clean and so much sand for…read moreeveryone to spread out. Great for kids - lots of wood forts and a sand dollar haven when the tide goes out. We've also clammed here and had success. Highly recommended!

Beautiful picturesque marina to enjoy while visiting the area. There is nearby lodging and…read morerestaurants available. People are friendly. Would recommend.

This place is GREAT for kayaking! Such a good activity to take in the scenery or kill time. Really…read moreenjoyed it and the owners were so nice. They let us rent even though we were later than usual hours, how sweet. Got a solid hour of kayaking in on super perfect weather and minimal current. One thing is my pants leg did get a tad wet. A mix of the kayak not enclosing legs plus paddle just scooping up water. Unsure if my bad form or diff kayak shape than used to.

I took the 'Introduction to sea kayaking and capsize recovery course' and loved it!…read moreJohn and Carson were extremely engaging and knowledgeable. The focus on safely was spot on - exactly what I needed to hear and practice - and brought home vividly by them sharing stories from their own experiences out on the water as well. Then there is the location: beautiful Port Gamble - what's not to like ! Cannot wait to return to take the next step: the 'Sea kayak navigation & touring essentials' course. Only a couple of weeks away...

Terrific bioluminesce tour! Carter and Amber were great guides. The little plankton are not as…read morebright as the images but they are glittery and magical and it was a super cool, unique experience. Everything was well run and the communication was excellent. Port Gamble is also a very neat little town to stay. I highly recommend this experience

Every year I try to come here in the spring and stay in the retreat house for a few nights. It has…read morebecome a special thing for me to do, and I even drive here from Oregon to do it. The retreat house itself is perfect for those doing meditation and Buddhist practices. Every day I can walk in the woods, to the pond, and visit all the special places here, like the driftwood ley line sculpture or the fen pond. Every year things are a little different and there are new things to see and explore in addition to visiting "old friends" like the various stone circles. You can also come just for a brief walk or long walk, there are multiple parking lots. I recommend a change of shoes and socks if your footwear is not water proof.

Plan. Plan. Plan…read more The Earth Sanctuary is a fantastic retreat of walking paths, stone circles, places to sit, think, draw, meditate, remember, and much more. It's only $7 to spend as much daylight as you want while there. You can power walk your way through, but you'll miss the nature and time for self-reflection and teachable moments. Decide why you are going there, even if it is your first exploration. You could spend a whole day by the water writing, drawing, and doing things that fill your soul. Plan to do that. If you have younglings, decide what teaching about Nature you'd like to do. The trails are natural, and this is a place to take it slow for those with mobility challenges. I strongly suggest developing a theme of why you are going and using that as a guideline for a great day. There are porta potties by the parking sites. Bring your water and snacks if you must, but mind the wildlife who get sick from your leaving. A rule of thumb is to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.

Came for a hike on a Monday morning, parking lot was completely full when we arrived at 9:30AM, so…read moresurprising for a weekday! The hike started out quite steeply via switchbacks but thankfully was in the shade, and the switchbacks flattened out a bit after the tree cover faded. Took almost two hours to the top, about an hour and a half down. Views at the top were awesome, 360-degree views at the top, had some clouds on the top but could see to Mt Baker, Mt Adams, and Mt Rainier. Going down was a bit steep, glad to have hiking poles!

Great mushroom foraging class today. Very informative and we had a great time. The little store has…read morea really high quality selection of books and souvenirs. We took our little dog and our own vehicle to the foraging site. Gorgeous second growth forest and so many mushrooms to discover. Our guide Jerry was fantastic! We highly recommend this class.

I absolutely loved my kayaking experience with our guide, Chance. He was so personable, easy -…read moregoing, considerate, and extremely knowledgeable. He paddled at my pace, pointed out wildlife, and was extremely gracious in answering my numerous questions about the area and numerous tangents. What really sealed the deal of loving him as our guide was his willingness to chuckle at all my endless dad jokes. I highly recommend this company, especially if by Chance you can request this phenomenal guide.

So happy we stayed here! It was easy to check in even with the office being closed. We received…read moredetailed instructions via email. Our room was definitely thought out, as we had everything needed (cozy robes, enough pillows & blankets, and even binoculars to see out over the water) and more. Very clean and comfortable. We would definitely come back again! Thank you

I had an absolutely wonderful stay. The location was perfect for me! The cottage room was clean and…read moreit had everything I needed! The front desk gal, Noreen thought outside the box and fixed a small issue that I had (that was my fault)! I was so grateful for her problem solving! The views were amazing and the beach access was perfect! I will be back!!!