Story by Devin
Retro A-Frame for Family Fun
Adventure in Clinton, The Islands, WA, US
The Whidbey Island Hidden Haven is a throwback to any millennial's childhood, with framed posters of bands like Death Cab and the Flaming Lips, as well as fun, funky, colorful rooms, and old-school games like the original Battle Ship and Operation. I'm not sure who had more fun; my kids playing all my favorite games, or me teaching them how to play them all. We could have stayed at the cabin the entire time (and if it were winter we would have curled up with a cozy fire and played games all night!), but this hidden treasure is close to so many beaches, towns, and dining experiences that Whidbey has to offer!
Things We Did
- Café
- Beach
- Town
Every adventure with kids requires a full belly! Flower House Cafe uses local coffee, organic ingredients, and has the most welcoming people. We sat outside under the flower pergola where we watched humming birds and honey bees pollinate the hanging baskets and drink from the garden fountain. There were options for both kids and adults, so we all left happy, full, and ready for adventure!
I used to think that the days of finding sand dollars was over. As a child I would find them by the hundreds, but by the time I was a teenager the WA coasts were clear of them. At least I thought that was the case until we showed up at Double Bluff Beach. The tide was out and we could walk the beach, spotting hundreds of sand dollars, full clam shells, and beach wood huts. It was so fun showing the kids the fuzzy hair of the sand dollars! We played on the beach for HOURS. Definitely a beach we will continue to come back to over and over again.
Downtown Langley is bustling with fun shops, unique breweries, cafes, and one of our favorite places – Sprinklz! We aren't always cone people, but you can get flavored ice-cream cones here, be it cookies and cream, chocolate-dipped coconut, or even M&Ms. Don't like ice cream? No problem, you'll feel like a kid in the candy shop in this actual candy shop! We like to grab a cone and walk around downtown. Don't forget to watch for whales and ring the town bell if you see any!!
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