During our exploration of Whidbey Island, we spent several occasions exploring Langley. In addition to staying in the heart of Langley at the Inn at Langley, we enjoyed several dinners and also wine tasting in wine tasting rooms both directly in the town center and also slightly outside the core area.
The town center is very walkable, with shops, art galleries and studios, restaurants, and both general and touristy stores conveniently located. We stocked up on supplies at the handy Star Store, enjoyed many of the art galleries and also visited the Langley Whale Center which is part of the Orca Network.
We experienced some of the local wines at both Ott & Hunter Wines and at Whidbey Island Winery. Ott & Hunter is situated within the city center and has both a tasting room and a wine by the glass area that also has entertainment on some evenings. Whidbey Island Winery is located just at the outskirts of town and has a very nice outdoor setup for wine tasting and sampling by the glass. Both were staffed by a very knowledgeable server and both wineries are worth a visit.
We had dinner one evening at the Saltwater Fish House and Oyster Bar. In the heart of town, this is a dining room / bar combination with wooden banquettes in a casual setting. On another evening, Savory was an upscale dining experience which really delighted with creative food preparation, attentive service and a good wine list. As a follow-on for both restaurants – the spaces are small, so either come early or make reservations ahead of time if possible.
