Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor is the largest city on Whidbey island in Island
County, Washington.  Named for the Garry Oak trees which
grace its skyline, the city is a beautiful waterfront community
nestled on the shores of Puget Sound, enjoying one of the most
scenic pastoral, forested, and maritime environments in the
Northwest.  Originally a small town with Irish and Dutch
heritage, Oak Harbor saw rapid growth when the U.S. Naval
Air Station was established in 1941.  Since then, the city has
grown from a town of 600 residents to a city of over 20,000.  Yet
despite its growing population, Oak Harbor has still preserved
the culture, values, and charm of small-town living.  The
community has been striving to maintain the quaint downtown
area as a focal point for both locals and visitors to shop, gather,
and enjoy the arts and outdoor activities, and appreciate the
spectacular setting that is Oak Harbor