Coupeville, Washington
Coupeville is a town of 1,980 people in Island County, Washington, founded in 1852.
Why visit Coupeville
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 17 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Island County Museum, Coupeville Wharf, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve and Price Sculpture Forest.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 70°F; February lows average 36°F.
Weather in Coupeville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Coupeville
Coupeville is a town on Whidbey Island, in Island County, Washington, United States.
From the Wikipedia article Coupeville, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Coupeville Wharf
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
This historic structure was built in 1905 to serve ships coming to Coupeville for tourism and trade. It was intentionally designed to...
24 Northwest Front Street, Coupeville
Mariners Court Shops
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
23 Front Street Northwest
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Park · National Register of Historic Places
Unit of the National Park Service near Coupeville, Washington, United States
Price Sculpture Forest
Park · 1.2 mi
Outdoor collection of sculptures on Whidbey Island
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi
Restaurants and cafes17
The Tyee Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Burger, Seafood, Breakfast · 0.8 mi
405 South Main Street, Coupeville
Penn Cove Taproom
Brewery and winery · 0.6 mi
This is actually a taproom. Super family friendly.
103 South Main Street
Front Street Grill
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
20 North Front Street, Coupeville
Sunshine Drip Coffee Lounge
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
306 Main Street North, Coupeville
5 more on the map.
Where to stay4
The Tyee Motel
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
The Tyee is a family-owned and operated motel with restaurant and bar.
405 South Main Street, Coupeville
History
Prior to European settlement, Coupeville and the bay in which it is located, Penn Cove, was inhabited by the Lower Skagit, a Lushootseed-speaking Coast Salish people. There were three villages around the bay, with the largest being at bəc̓adᶻali, meaning "snake place", the site of present day Coupeville. There was an abundance of salmon, clams, and other resources, as well as offering easy access to the water, making it an excellent village site.
When Europeans arrived to explore the Puget Sound, it was Joseph Whidbey who first visited the bay, naming it Penn Cove in honor of his good friend. Captain George Vancouver later wrote after meeting the Skagit at the village that their population had quickly fallen due to disease.
Coupeville was laid out in the 1850s by Captain Thomas Coupe, and named for him.
Coupeville is a historic district within the federal Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. The reserve was established by Congress in 1978 as the first and only National Historical Reserve in the nation. Its 22 square miles (57 km2) also encompass farmlands, Fort Ebey State Park, Fort Casey State Park, shorelines and beaches, parks, trails, and 91 buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places.
Coupeville was a film location for the 1998 movie Practical Magic.
From the History section of Coupeville, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Coupeville Junior-Senior High School
School · 0.9 mi
501 South Main Street, Coupeville
Healthcare2
WhidbeyHealth Women's Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
109 Northeast Birch Street, Coupeville
Map of Coupeville
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 37°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 36°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 38°F | 2.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 42°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 62°F | 47°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 65°F | 50°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 70°F | 53°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 70°F | 53°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 66°F | 49°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 44°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 40°F | 3.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 36°F | 2.6 in | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Coupeville 1 S (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Island County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-01-05: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-04-08: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DeLaurentis Airport (ODW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Oak Harbor 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Port Townsend 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Camano 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Anacortes 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Mount Vernon 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Bell Hill 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Burlington 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Arlington 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Marysville 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Everett 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Coupeville and Penn Cove, Whidbey Island - 2707429941, brewbooks, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ferry House at Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, Rspang, CC BY-SA 4.0
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