Camano Island lies between Whidbey Island and the mainland. The unique appeal of Camano Island is that it offers visitors a real-life island experience -- without the hype. There are a few restaurants, a handful of country-style grocery stores, bed and breakfast facilities, and intriguing fine art galleries to serve the lucky few who have discovered Camano Island. Camano Island is linked to the mainland by the Mark Clark bridge in Stanwood. It is a little over an hour away from downtown Seattle.