We followed the WTA directions to this hike and ended up at Ebey's Lookout at 10 am from Seattle. (A lookout upon a vast planting field and prairie.) It is across a cemetery and has about 6-10 parking spaces. As you leave this parking lot you will see a sign that says, 'trail' and 'visitors center .2 miles'. We walked (with 3 and 4 year olds) to the visitors center then along a planting field and prairie. The walk was flat and filled with wild grasses, birds and lovely greenery. The walk ended at the bluffs (majestic, peaceful, amazing), turn left and you walk a bit more then down some stairs to the beach (1.5 miles total) If you wanted to go just to the beach, there is a parking lot off Ebey's Road. If you turn right you hike for 3.5 miles to the little lagoon there. (We did not do this.) We concentrated on the beach hike since we were with kids. The bluffs were picturesque but it was very windy up there, jackets suggested. No bugs in site but sun, wind and fog. The beach was so windy and foggy, the temps. were about 55 but felt colder. I was told later in the day the fog would have burned off.

Hot and sunny at Ebey today! 2 adults and 2 children (ages 6 and 9) in party for a nice sunny day walk. Easy parking at the cemetery/visitor center. Prairie Trail: Walk across prairie trail was filled with plenty of wildflowers and bees buzzing around (none aggressive and all around feet near flowers). The kids had a great time picking lady bugs off of wheat and grasses. Bluff Trail: The bluff trail was all in the sun but the views of the sound and Olympics were to die for. The water from above was very clear and the thought of playing on the beach while walking on the hot bluff trail were frequent. The one mile bluff portion of the trail (all pretty flat and enjoyable) went by quickly and soon we were on the beach. Beach Walk: Once we got to the beach we all switched from hiking shoes/boots to our water shoes. We had swimsuits on and quickly cooled off in the water - it was everything I thought it could have been. The kids had a great time skipping rocks, finding crab shells, and driftwood walking sticks. I was amazed with the lack of trash washup on the beach - it was really clean. The walk back to the prairie trail was easy and gradual and the walk back to the car was again hot and buzzing with bees but we kept turning around and looking back to the water. The views of Mt Baker from the prairie trail were astounding and kept us looking ahead. Thanks to everyone who said hello as we were passing by. Everyone was so friendly! What a great day! I highly recommend this hike on a hot and sunny day - bring plenty of water, sunscreen and water shoes for the beach and you will have a great day.

It was wonderful to hike Ebey's Landing with four boys 8-12! The view was, I quote one boy, "a photographers dream" and another, "this is paradise"! The wildflowers are in bloom, the bee's are buzzin' and the trail is in great shape! If you have kids that need to move their bodies this summer, head to Whidbey and take this hike! Don't forget that to park you need the pass or $10 day parking.

I concur with the the previous reviewer- this is a great time of year for this hike. The wildflowers are great, it is warm enough that the breeze feels good, but it is also not super hot. There is really no shade on the trail, so on a truly sunny summer day, you'd get toasty.

I am sure this is the best time of the year to go to Ebey's Landing! The kids can play on the beach near the parking area and they can also hike on the trail. The trail can be a bit hard for little kids but once you gaze down, it's well worth the hike. It's the perfect time of year; the wildflowers are blooming, there are many kinds of plants, and the view can be amazing from high above. It is also pretty windy up there when we hiked, so please dress for the weather. There were no signs to find Ebey's Landing, so make sure you get firm instructions from a person or a map, so you don't get lost. Once you get to the parking lot, they only have limited parking space, so make sure you come early and get a spot. While on the hike, on one side there are wildflowers blooming and you can hear the waves from the beach, and the other side, a meadow that seemed to be rippling from the winds. I hope you have a great time in Ebey's Landing!