Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
WA
About Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
This stunning landscape on the Salish Sea, with its rich farmland and promising seaport, lured the earliest American pioneers north of the Columbia River to Ebey’s Landing. Today Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve preserves the historical, agricultural and cultural traditions of both Native and Euro-American – while offering spectacular opportunities for recreation.
Things To Do
Ebey's Reserve - Fort Casey & Admiralty Head Lighthouse
A visit to Fort Casey State Park offers the visitor a glimpse into early military life as well as spectacular views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Camping is also available year-round. Admiralty Lighthouse is a favorite stop when visiting the park and Ebey's Reserve.
Ebey's Reserve - Historic Coupeville
Pay a visit to one of the oldest towns in Washington State - located in the Central Whidbey Island Historic District and part of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. Shopping, dining are all just steps away from the convenient parking on Alexander Street - a block from downtown.
Ebey's Reserve - Junior Ranger
Become and Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve Junior Ranger! Discover the people who first called this place home. Discover how glaciers shaped the land. Discover the Salish Sea. Discover how settlers came to land and build their homes here. Discover Ebey's!
Ebey's Reserve - The Jacob & Sarah Ebey House
The Jacob and Sarah Ebey House is open to the public from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and staffed by volunteer docents. Interpretive information is available along the trail and at the house.
Available Activities
Weather
Fall and Winter often bring blustery and rainy weather, and while winter storm watching might be fun from the many beaches within the Reserve, it's important to watch for high waves and logs coming ashore. Always dress appropriately for the weather, which can change suddenly from warm to chilly very quickly.
Getting There
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve is on Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound. The island is easily accessible from the mainland by vehicle via Washington State Route 20 from Burlington and aboard the Washington State Ferries from either Mukilteo or Port Townsend.
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Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
The Reserve is over 80% privately owned, contains three Washington State Parks, and the historic town of Coupeville. There are no hours or fees for visiting the Reserve, but individual business and parks within the Reserve set their own hours.
Jacob and Sarah Ebey House
The historic Jacob & Sarah Ebey House and the Ebey Blockhouse are open to the public during the summer months, Thursdays through Sundays, from 10am to 4pm.
Administrative Office
The administrative offices located in the Cottage at Sunnyside are open from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday.
