The unique appeal of
Camano Island is that it offers visitors a real-life
island experience -- without the hype. Don't expect
trendy tourist traps. There are a few restaurants, a
handful of country-style grocery stores, bed and
breakfast facilities, and intriguing fine art galleries
to serve the elite few who have discovered Camano
Island.
It is not surprising that Camano's population swells by
several thousand in the summer when one considers the
protected location offered by Saratoga Passage to the
west, Skagit Bay to the north, and Port Susan to the
east. There are about 13,347 permanent residents living
on Camano Island with the Island County seat located in
Coupeville on Whidbey Island. Schools are located in the
nearby town of Stanwood in Snohomish County, and two
elementary schools are located on Camano Island.
Camano
Island Beach Information:
Camano Island State Park
has an extensive beach that yields clams at low
tides; a short, wooden stairway leads from the picnic
area to the beach. Find more
about Camano Island. |
