Camano Island is an island of roughly 16,000 year-round residents in Island County, Washington, in the northern reaches of Puget Sound. It lies between the mainland and Whidbey Island, separated from the mainland by Davis Slough and Port Susan and from Whidbey by the Saratoga Passage. At nearly 40 square miles, it is one of the largest islands in Washington. Unlike Whidbey, Camano has no ferry. A single road connection — State Route 532 across the Camano Gateway Bridge, which opened in 2010 — links the island to Stanwood and the Interstate 5 corridor, earning it the nickname of the "easy drive-on island." That bridge access, rather than ferry dependence, is central to the island's identity and to its appeal as a full-time residential community. The island's character is rural and shoreline-oriented. Homes are scattered among forested uplands, beachfront and view properties line the water, and a network of community beaches and parks provides access to crabbing, kayaking, and whale watching. Most residents own their homes, and the population includes many retirees, second-home owners, and commuters who work in Everett or the north Puget Sound region. Daily life centers on the Stanwood-Camano School District, local community organizations, and the outdoors. Camano Island State Park and Cama Beach State Park anchor the island's recreation, with forested trails, rocky shoreline, and views toward the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier. For homebuyers, Camano Island offers a rare combination of island living, shoreline access, and a bridge commute — no ferry, no waiting — all within about an hour and a half of Seattle.