Langley, WA Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Langley, WA

This town of one-of-a-kind shops and unusual galleries features fine dining ranging from Northwest seafood to Mediterranean cuisine. The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is located here, as are the South Whidbey schools. Langley's inns and B&Bs boast views of the waters of Saratoga Passage and Camano Island, accessible from the Langley Boat Harbor marina. Boardwalk beach communities located near Langley offer a unique island lifestyle not found in other Whidbey Island towns. Langley residents enjoy the happening life at the center of the South Whidbey artistic community. West of downtown Langley is the Bayview area. Here at the crossroads of South Whidbey Island, roads lead out to Useless Bay beach front properties, the homes and lots at the Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, the farms of Maxwelton Valley, Cultus Bay and Scatchet Head to the sandy beaches of Sunlight Beach and Double Bluff, and Lone Lake. Bayview is also home to Bayview Corner and the influential Goosefoot Foundation and the South Whidbey Commons, a multi-service facility for island residents of all ages. less

Langley is a town in Island County, Washington, which is located on the South end of Whidbey Island, overlooking the Saratoga Passage. It is the third largest incorporated area on Whidbey Island. Langley was founded in the 1800s by Jacob Anthes, and was named for J.W. Langley of Seattle. In 1902, Mr. Anthes built a logger bunkhouse that is still standing in the downtown core and currently serves as a museum. Langley was officially incorporated on February 26, 1913. The History of Langley can be found on the City of Langley website. Mystery Weekend Mystery Weekend is a yearly event occurring the last weekend in February. A fake newspaper story is run in the South Whidbey Record or a fake newspaper can be purchased from the Visitor & Information Center, detailing the persons involved. The players are instructed to search every store for a box of cards, with a clue to the mystery printed on each card. Various locals play the parts of characters in the story, and players are invited to question them for information. The players who believe they have solved the game may submit their solutions and enter into a drawing of prizes. Island County Fair The third weekend in August Langley hosts the Island County Fair. This is one of the biggest community gatherings of the year. The fair has such a local impact, that Island Transit will run special shuttles between Langley and the Clinton Ferry, as well as Shuttles between Oak Harbor and Langley, and extra ferry trips on the Clinton to Mukilteo run routinely at several hours. less

Langley is the heart of Whidbey. There are many shops, hidden nurseries with magical gardens, and a large variety of restaurants. Farm to table fresh places to stop for a bite are a norm here. You can enjoy summer festivals, and many fun runs on our lovely trail systems. less