Beaches and public waterfront
Beaches & Waterfront on South Whidbey
Find South Whidbey beaches and public waterfront stops, with locations, access notes, facilities, and links to current tide and boat-launch information.
Double Bluff has a broad sandy shore and an off-leash area. Maxwelton combines beach access with a playground and picnic facilities. Clinton Beach is beside the ferry, while the Langley harbor has waterfront access below downtown. Smaller beaches and launches offer different ways to reach the water.
Before a beach visit
Check tides and weather, keep clear of unstable bluffs, and leave time to return before the tide covers your route. Public entrances do not imply access to neighboring private beaches. For launches, read the facility’s current ramp notices.
Beaches and waterfront stops
Search by name or choose an area below. Each listing links to visitor information from the land manager or local organization.
10 places
Freeland & Bayview · Beaches
Bush Point Boat Ramp & Beach
Public shore access and a boat launch facing Admiralty Inlet.
Bush Point waterfront
Plan a visitClinton · Beaches
Clinton Beach Park
Public beach, fishing pier, and dock beside the ferry terminal.
Beside the Clinton ferry terminal
Plan a visitFreeland & Bayview · Beaches
Double Bluff Beach
Wide, sandy shoreline with bluff views and an off-leash dog area.
6325 Double Bluff Road
Plan a visitFreeland & Bayview · Beaches
Freeland Park
Holmes Harbor waterfront park with a playground, picnic areas, and boat ramp.
1535 East Shoreview Avenue
Plan a visitClinton · Beaches
Glendale Beach Preserve
Protected shoreline on Possession Sound with public beach access.
Glendale, southeast Whidbey
Plan a visitClinton · Beaches
Maxwelton Beach / Dave Mackie Park
Beach access beside a playground, ballfield, and picnic shelters.
7490 Maxwelton Road
Plan a visitClinton · Beaches
Possession Beach Waterfront Park
Beach, picnic tables, and the Dorothy Cleveland Trail at the south end of the island.
Possession Road, south end of Whidbey
Plan a visitFreeland & Bayview · Beaches
Robinson Beach & Mutiny Bay Boat Launch
Public beach and boat launch on Mutiny Bay.
Mutiny Bay
Plan a visitLangley · Beaches
Seawall Park
Waterfront walkway and beach below downtown Langley.
Below First Street, Langley
Plan a visitLangley · Beaches
South Whidbey Harbor
Public waterfront, docks, and beach access below downtown Langley.
228 Wharf Street
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More information
Find current hours, notices, and visitor details at these links.