Oak Harbor: Off Base Area of Town
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Area of Town review for:
Oak Harbor
In Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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Getting stationed at Whidbey Island is very different from other places we've been stationed. There are lots of outdoor activities to enjoy and the weather is mild. The island is rustic and the nearest major shopping is about 2 hours away in Seattle and it's an hour drive off island to get to a Target or bigger name box stores. Traffic on Island is non-existent so that's nice.
Price: N/A
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Recommended: No
- How would you describe this Area of Town: Outdoor Activities, Locals Spot, Parks and Recreation
- Recommendations: Living on Whidbey Island takes some adjustment. The scenery is beautiful. There is lots to do outdoors like hiking, biking and boating. Winters are rainy but the summers here are amazing! I would say the area is best suited for retirees or families looking to get away from the bustle of the big city. Jobs are very hard to come by, major retail shopping is 2 hours away and there is very little entertainment for singles looking for a nightlife. The cost of buying a house here is expensive for what you get for your money. Not much traffic or crime and if you like a slower lifestlye with mom and pop shops you'll love Whidbey.
Local Favorites
- Restaurants: Louie G's, Flyers,
- Happy Hour Spot: Apple bees
- Shopping: none on Island
Navy
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Virginia Beach, DC, Pensacola, San Diego, Whidbey Island
Silver medal 10 reviews
Oak Harbor is a 10 min commute to base, access to the commissary and exchange, and all the big box stores like Home Depot, Walmart that Anacortes doesn’t have. http://www.oakharbor.org/
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- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Recommended: Yes
- How would you describe this Area of Town: Locals Spot
Oak Harbor is a great location for those who have families, like the outdoors, and like the "slow life". Folks who prefer the city and being close to shopping, the interstate, various good restaurants, and nightlife will not be happy in Oak Harbor.The jobs are mostly non existant. I thoroughly enjoyed the people I met while living in this area, but I don't miss the lack of "things to do" (I am not an outdoorsy type and don't have children). If we were stationed at NAS Whidbey again, I would live in Anacortes (about a 30 min drive to base). It is much nicer, and only about 15-20 minutes from I-5 and shopping/restaurants.
Price: N/A
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Recommended: No
- How would you describe this Area of Town: Outdoor Activities, Parks and Recreation
Navy, Officer
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Annapolis, Pensacola, Oak Harbor, Virginia Beach
1 review
Oak Harbor is an awesome place to live for those who love "small town" America. A short drive to the mountains or to Seattle. The summers here are amazing!! Tons of outdoor activities.
Price: N/A
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Recommended: Yes
- How would you describe this Area of Town: Outdoor Activities, Parks and Recreation
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central island, along West Beach Road | Coupeville | WA | 0 mi | |
| 2 | Anacortes | Anacortes | WA | 0 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Bellingham | 0 mi. |
| Everett Naval Station | 0 mi. |
| Whidbey Island NAS | 0 mi. |
| # | Approved | Name | State | Affiliation | Category | Cities | Bases | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTA Approved |
Gregory Miller
Better Properties Washington |
WA | Civilian | Real Estate Agents/ Broker | Kitsap, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Seabeck, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Puyallup | Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton, Whidbey Island NAS | Buyer Agent,Relocation |
| 2 | MTA Approved |
Julia Phillip
The Force Realty |
WA | Military Spouse | Real Estate Agents/ Broker | Everett, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Arlington, Oak Harbor, Anacortes, Mount Vernon, Burlington, Bellingham | Everett Naval Station | Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation |
| 3 | MTA Approved |
Vicky Rhodes
Windermere RE/Lake Stevens Inc. |
WA | Veteran | Real Estate Agents/ Broker | Lake Stevens, Everett, Marysville, Tulalip, Arlington, Granite Falls, Snohomish, Machias, Monroe, Stanwood, etc. | Everett Naval Station | Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation |
| 4 | MTA Approved |
Bob Savage
TheMLSonline.com |
WA | Veteran | Real Estate Agents/ Broker | Spanaway, Graham, Puyallup, Yelm, Roy, Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Centralia, Dupont, Lakewood, Tacoma, Steilacoom, University Place, Gig Harbor, Fife, Edgewood, Auburn, Sumner, Bonney Lake, Kent, Renton, Tukwila, Des Moines, Burien, Federal Way, Issaquah, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Seattle, Bothell, Woodinville, Monroe, Shoreline, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Everett, Mukilteo, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Arlington, Stanwood, Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor, Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard, Poulsbo | Fort Lewis, McChord AFB, Coast Guard Seattle, Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton, Everett Naval Station | Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation |
| 5 |
Dave Comeau
Professional Realty Services |
WA | Family Member of Service Member | Real Estate Agents/ Broker | Bremerton Bainbridge Island Poulsbo Kingston Silverdale Port Orchard Gig Harbor | Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton, McChord AFB, Everett Naval Station | Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches | |
| 6 | MTA Approved |
Dana Charter
John L. Scott |
WA | Veteran | Real Estate Agents/ Broker | Steilacom, Depont, Yelm, Issaquah, Sammasmish, Carnation, Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Everette, Bothell, Seattle | Fort Lewis, Everett Naval Station, Whidbey Island NAS, McChord AFB, Coast Guard Seattle | Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation |
| 7 | MTA Approved |
Lori Montone
Port Ludlow Brokers |
WA | Former Military Spouse | Real Estate Agents/ Broker | Kitsap County | Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton, Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, Whidbey Island NAS, Everett Naval Station, Coast Guard Seattle | Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation |
| 8 | MTA Approved |
Karmin Pincus
Coldwell Banker Danforth |
WA | Military Spouse | Everett, Lynnwood, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Arlington, Stanwood, Granite Falls, Monroe, Snohomish, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, Edmonds | Everett Naval Station, Whidbey Island NAS, Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation | |
| 9 | MTA Approved |
Kalishia Swoger
Karin Kay Properties LLC |
WA | Veteran | Real Estate Agents/ Broker | Kitsap County | Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton, Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, Everett Naval Station | Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation |
| 10 | MTA Approved |
Michael Harris
Keller William Whidbey |
WA | Veteran | Real Estate Agents/ Broker | Oak Harbor, Anacortes, Coupeville, Greenbank, Langley, Clinton, Burlington, Bow, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Wolley, La Conner | Whidbey Island NAS, Everett Naval Station | Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation |
| 11 | MTA Approved |
Steven Maloney
Keller Williams Realty Everett |
WA | Veteran | Real Estate Agents/ Broker | Everett | Everett Naval Station, Fort Lewis, McChord AFB, Whidbey Island NAS, Coast Guard Bellingham | Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation |
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