Keep in mind, if you have a passport and/or Nexus, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) can be a less busy/less stressful trip than SEATAC, especially from Oak Harbor and Coupeville. International flights are usually a few hundred dollars cheaper than SEATAC as well. :)
We are looking to move to Whidbey in the near future, as we love the Puget Sound and all the beauty of the area. We are approaching 40, and I'm curious about the demographic North vs South? From what I can tell the south end of the island might be a bit of an older crowd? Not many restaurants, things like that? Would the north end provide more variety? Thanks for your video! It's so helpful!
Having lived on Whidbey Island since 2014 both on the south end and in Coupeville the cost of living is getting stupid. The ferry's have gotten so unpredictable with many canceled runs. In the summer time you can wait hours to get off the island on the south end and the wait to get back on island can be longer. Property prices are sky high. Good luck finding anything decent for under $500k.
You are correct that quite often Whidbey Island can be boring for younger individuals especially those moving here from bigger cities. (The beauty is the best part)
I live on the north end . Whidbey has lots to do if you are into hiking, boating, kayaking and other outdoor activities but if you want night clubs etc., this is not the spot for you
@@lisanovich3285 I lived on the north and too and I'm very much into those things. There are no dirt trails in Oak Harbor except the ones by Windjammer park and overall I just had a very negative experience there. It's a nice place to be sure, just not for me.
There are virtually NO PUBLIC BEACHES on Whidbey Island. If you can afford waterfront or live in a community that has its own beach, swell. Otherwise, you are limited to the 5-6 miles of public beach broken up into 3-4 parks.
Not entirely accurate. While there are a lot of private access beachfronts, there are (according to a 2020 report) 69 public access points to its 150 miles of beaches. Yes, the parks are a great way to enjoy: Deception, Casey, Rocky Point, Ebey, Dugualla, South Whidbey and West Beach to name a few. The biggest liability today on Whidbey (Puget Sound in general) is the high cost of living.
There are two hospitals within 15-20 minutes of OH (Whidbey General and Island Hospital in Anacortes--Fidalgo). Additionally, there are EMS services on island as well. Furthermore, both Whidbey and Island have medical/helivac services to larger more specialized hospitals in Seattle (e.g. UW and Harbor View). If you reside in Langley or Clinton, Everett may be a better option for non-emergent care.
30 years + here. Love it.
Keep in mind, if you have a passport and/or Nexus, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) can be a less busy/less stressful trip than SEATAC, especially from Oak Harbor and Coupeville. International flights are usually a few hundred dollars cheaper than SEATAC as well. :)
We are looking to move to Whidbey in the near future, as we love the Puget Sound and all the beauty of the area. We are approaching 40, and I'm curious about the demographic North vs South? From what I can tell the south end of the island might be a bit of an older crowd? Not many restaurants, things like that? Would the north end provide more variety? Thanks for your video! It's so helpful!
Hello! We have a lot of people who would love to play bingo and watch The Love Boat with you!
@copperandstone You are correct on the age demographics.
Oak Harbor average age is 31. The rest of the island is doubled and is in the 60’s
Whispering is hard to hear 👂
Having lived on Whidbey Island since 2014 both on the south end and in Coupeville the cost of living is getting stupid. The ferry's have gotten so unpredictable with many canceled runs. In the summer time you can wait hours to get off the island on the south end and the wait to get back on island can be longer. Property prices are sky high. Good luck finding anything decent for under $500k.
love Whidbey!!!
I lived there for 3.5 years, it was awful, at least for younger people. Nice scenery tho
You are correct that quite often Whidbey Island can be boring for younger individuals especially those moving here from bigger cities. (The beauty is the best part)
I live on the north end
. Whidbey has lots to do if you are into hiking, boating, kayaking and other outdoor activities but if you want night clubs etc., this is not the spot for you
@@lisanovich3285 I lived on the north and too and I'm very much into those things. There are no dirt trails in Oak Harbor except the ones by Windjammer park and overall I just had a very negative experience there. It's a nice place to be sure, just not for me.
There are virtually NO PUBLIC BEACHES on Whidbey Island. If you can afford waterfront or live in a community that has its own beach, swell. Otherwise, you are limited to the 5-6 miles of public beach broken up into 3-4 parks.
Not entirely accurate. While there are a lot of private access beachfronts, there are (according to a 2020 report) 69 public access points to its 150 miles of beaches. Yes, the parks are a great way to enjoy: Deception, Casey, Rocky Point, Ebey, Dugualla, South Whidbey and West Beach to name a few. The biggest liability today on Whidbey (Puget Sound in general) is the high cost of living.
What about emergency medical services? Must take ages to get to a major hospital, and maybe DOA 😞
There are two hospitals within 15-20 minutes of OH (Whidbey General and Island Hospital in Anacortes--Fidalgo). Additionally, there are EMS services on island as well. Furthermore, both Whidbey and Island have medical/helivac services to larger more specialized hospitals in Seattle (e.g. UW and Harbor View). If you reside in Langley or Clinton, Everett may be a better option for non-emergent care.
No one can hear you that good
Had a hard time hearing you when you whisper.
We think there are only Pros!
The drugs are amazing
What?!? Agree to disagree 🤣
The loud sounds of the military jets is too loud.
Agree, the jets can be LOUD