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Useless Bay Golf & Country Club

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Looking for a local spot where tee time and island time basically high-five, Useless Bay Golf & Country Club wraps 18 holes, a welcoming…

5725 Country Club Dr (Langley)

“Looking for a local spot where tee time and island time basically high-five, Useless Bay Golf & Country Club wraps 18 holes, a welcoming clubhouse restaurant, and year-round activities into one membership so you can stay active, meet neighbors, and actually enjoy that serene Whidbey backdrop.”

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Oak Harbor Cinemas

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Oak Harbor Cinemas keeps first-run films rotating across three screens, so you can finally see the thing everyone at work is quoting. Grab…

1321 SW Barlow St (Oak Harbor)

“Oak Harbor Cinemas keeps first-run films rotating across three screens, so you can finally see the thing everyone at work is quoting. Grab your favorite seat, switch off the group chat, and pretend popcorn counts as dinner, perfect for any Whidbey weeknight.”

From the Whidbey Island newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Deception Pass Golf Center

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Need a low-stress plan this week? Deception Pass Golf Center packs a par-3 nine, mini golf, a fast disc golf course, a mini range, a…

597 Ducken Rd (Oak Harbor)

“Need a low-stress plan this week? Deception Pass Golf Center packs a par-3 nine, mini golf, a fast disc golf course, a mini range, a simulator room and the KP Sandwich Bar, so you can rotate between birdies, bogeys and bites without leaving the island.”

From the Whidbey Island newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Whidbey Golf Club

Entertainment

Public 18-hole golf course featuring fast greens and a driving range, plus a bar and restaurant.

2430 Fairway Ln (Oak Harbor)

“Public 18-hole golf course featuring fast greens and a driving range, plus a bar and restaurant.”

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