Northwest Washington
Oak Harbor, Washington
City
Whidbey Island city beside a naval air station
Oak Harbor is the largest city on Whidbey Island, home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and a downtown on the water.
History & Local Character
A Dutch-settled farming town, Oak Harbor grew rapidly after the naval air station opened in the 1940s.
Housing & Real Estate
Military and civilian subdivisions, downtown homes and apartments along the highway.
Restaurants & Shopping
Pioneer Way holds restaurants, bakeries, a brewery and casual seafood spots.
Schools & Education
Oak Harbor Public Schools serves the city.
Parks & Recreation
Windjammer Park, Joseph Whidbey State Park and Deception Pass are nearby.
Transportation & Accessibility
SR 20 crosses the island; Washington State Ferries connects nearby Coupeville to Port Townsend.
Local Businesses
Military support services, restaurants, retail and aviation-related businesses.
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Nearby Attractions
- Deception Pass State Park
- Windjammer Park
- Fort Casey
- Ebey's Landing
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Island living with a military job base
- Affordable compared with the mainland
- Ferry and bridge access
Considerations
- Aircraft noise near the base
- Limited off-island commuting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is stationed at Oak Harbor?
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is based at Oak Harbor and hosts electronic attack squadrons and patrol aircraft.