Deception Pass State Park

Nearest Town: Anacortes and Oak Harbor
Camping: Yes year round drive-up, partial hookup, and hiker/biker campsites
Amount of Hiking: several days worth
Park Website: https://www.parks.wa.gov/497/Deception-Pass
Dog Friendly: Yes, in certain areas, on a leash
Kid Friendly: Yes

Location

Google Map Pin to Deception Pass

Getting there

The Port Townsend to Fort Casey Ferry will take you to Whidbey Island from the Bremerton side. From Seattle, you can just drive over by taking 20 to Anacortes.

Bowman Bay from the boat launch area

Dogs are allowed along the trail (leashed)

Geese share the beach

Nearby to check out

Oak Harbor and Anacortes are the closest towns and both have a fun vibe with some good places to eat and shop
The Anacortes Ferry can take you to Orcas Island
Ault Field is the nearby naval air station if you have base access