Clinton (Washington)

Clinton is a small town on the southern tip of Whidbey Island.

By boat

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By car
approaches from the north via Oak Harbor and Coupeville. It crosses into Mukilteo via Ferry and continues south from Mukilteo to the I-5/I-405 junction in Lynnwood.

By public transit

 * Bus route 1 connects the ferry terminal with Oak Harbor through Freeland, Greenbank, Coupeville, and points in between along SR-525 & 20. This route operates weekday only throughout the day.
 * Bus route 58 Local connection from the ferry terminal down to Scatchet Head via Bailey's Corner at the south end of town. This route operate Monday to Friday, traveling both directions during the morning rush and evening rush hour
 * Bus route 60 Local connection to Freeland on SR-525 with a detour up into Langley. Weekday service only.
 * "Clinton Commuter" operates a weekday only shuttle up the hill from the ferry terminal, to the Clinton P&R, and the Humphrey Road P&R.
 * "Clinton Commuter" operates a weekday only shuttle up the hill from the ferry terminal, to the Clinton P&R, and the Humphrey Road P&R.

See
If you are in Clinton you are most likely passing through to go to the more touristy towns of Whidbey Island. However, if you find that your destination is indeed the sleepy town, there are a few things to check out. The Clinton Ferry dock is a fun place to watch the ferries come and go, there is a small park for families to have a picnic by the beach and occasionally wait out the long ferry line.

Do





 * The Maxwelton beach 4th of July parade is another local favorite. Visitors from all over the Puget Sound come to enjoy an old-fashioned family parade complete with domestic animals dressed in their best red, white and blue. There are sack races and pie eating contests and it's all set on the beautiful beach front.  If you decide to make the trek to Whidbey for this event, you must arrive early to find a parking spot and to walk in. You are also welcome to participate in the parade, just arrive an hour early!

Buy
Clinton is a mostly residential town so specialty shops are rare but occasionally you will find a consignment shop or artist studio intermixed with the video and grocery stores. If you have a chance, stop by Bailey's corner for a flash back to the good old days and get penny candy and ice cream!

Eat

 * Cozy's Roadhouse as you come up the hill from the ferry on the right side, serving American fare.
 * Island Nosh, a new restaurant serving noodle dishes from different regions.
 * Dairy Queen, the only fast food chain on the south end of Whidbey.
 * Hong Kong Gardens, up a steep hill it's an American Chinese restaurant and bar.
 * Pickle's Deli, a highly awarded sandwich shop.
 * Whidbey Island Bagel Factory, a new venture by John Auburn.
 * The Big W Food Truck, works out of the food truck during the late spring to early fall and makes pizza in the Ken's Korner commercial kitchen in the off season.
 * CJ & Y Decadent Desserts, a custom bakery specializing in custom cakes, pies, cupcakes and other desserts.
 * Patron, Mexican restaurant located in Ken's Korner shopping mall.

Drink

 * Southern Cross Espresso, coffee stand
 * Whidbey Island Coffee, coffee stand
 * Cadee Tasting Room, A local distillery with many different types of alcohol.
 * The Top at Hong Kong Gardens is the late night bar, they do karaoke on Friday nights.
 * Cozy's is the town's local bar, locals go there to socialize and play a round of pool.

Sleep
Bed and breakfasts are the most common form of lodging.