Maritime: Coupeville’s brightly colored wharf reaches (Three Sheets Northwest)

Coupeville

In Migael’s Wake | Coupeville Photos by Migael Scherer The Harbor Store pier is a prominent landmark from Penn Cove. This mooring buoy is one of four located west of the guest marina.

Coupeville’s brightly colored wharf reaches out into Penn Cove, inviting boaters to this small, New England-style town. Coupeville attracts many visitors, especially in summer; on weekends, Front Street is often crowded with people of all ages wandering between the restaurants and gift shops. Dockside facilities and the town’s charming nature make it an attractive getaway for Puget Sound boaters.

Despite its historic veneer, Coupeville is a real town, the Island County seat serving both Whidbey and Camano islands. The courthouse and county agencies are located up the hill, where the restored homes and bed-and-breakfast inns thin out.

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