Port Townsend Travel Guide

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Historic Port Townsend, Washington Waterfront at Sunrise. By the late 19th century, Port Townsend was a well-known seaport. Beautiful Victorian houses and buildings can be seen most everywhere.
Historic Port Townsend, Washington Waterfront at Sunrise. By the late 19th century, Port Townsend was a well-known seaport. Beautiful Victorian houses and buildings can be seen most everywhere.
Port Townsend, WA. Downtown marina with boats and historical buildings.; Shutterstock ID 131560058
Wooden Boat Festival at the Port Townsend, WA. There are over 250 wooden boats to look at, as well as numerous presentations and demonstrations that you can attend.
Windy 🌬 place. Pretty water.

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Where to stay in Port Townsend

Beautiful day

Port Townsend Historic District

Unique features of Port Townsend Historic District include the waterfront views and shopping. Make a stop by Ann Starrett Mansion or Port Townsend Carnegie Library while you're exploring the area.

Port Townsend Historic District
Tides Inn & Suites

Tides Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
1807 Water St Port Townsend WA
The price is NZ$149 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$149
per night
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,123 reviews)
Room was great. Clean. Great view. Staff was friendly. Would recommend to everyone to stay here.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Tides Inn & Suites
Manresa Castle

Manresa Castle

3.5 out of 5
651 Cleveland St. Port Townsend WA
The price is NZ$150 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$150
per night
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this castle in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kelly Art Deco Light Museum and Kah Tai Lagoon Nature ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (826 reviews)
The rooms are ok for the winter. I can’t imagine them being very comfortable in the warmer months as there isn’t any climate control other than a small cadet heater. My TV remote didn’t work. The refrigerator didn’t work and had a pool of warm water in the freezer. The staff was nice. They tried ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Manresa Castle
Palace Hotel Port Townsend

Palace Hotel Port Townsend

2.5 out of 5
1004 Water St Port Townsend WA
Stay at this hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
This is such a charming hotel in a charming town. Staff was lovely, rooms were clean and comfortable. Great value for the quality. Recommended if you don't want a cookie-cutter experience.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Valley View Motel

Valley View Motel

3 out of 5
162 State Route 20 Port Townsend WA
Stay at this cottage in Port Townsend. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Snow and Salmon Creek Estuary Preserve and Discovery ...
7.8/10 Good! (278 reviews)
Nice clean room. Location is excellent and the price is unbeatable.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Valley View Motel
Ballard's sweet suites

Ballard's sweet suites

3.5 out of 5
1458 NW 67th St Seattle WA
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room espresso maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (329 reviews)
Dirty common area. Listed as a hotel but should be listed as a hostel. I didn’t even stay I literally left when I got there. Had to walk up 3 flights to get to my room as well

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Ballard's sweet suites
Stunner 3 BR MIL w/ Patio!

Stunner 3 BR MIL w/ Patio!

Seattle WA
Stay at this apartment in Seattle. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Seattle Center are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
What a gorgeous place! It was perfect for our trip. We loved meeting Nala the dog. :)

Reviewed on 26 July 2025

Stunner 3 BR MIL w/ Patio!
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Popular places to visit

Quiet spot for sunset reflections

Fort Worden State Park

You can take time to visit Fort Worden State Park during your travels to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Fort Worden State Park
Located at Fort Worden where "An Officer and a Gentleman" was filmed.

Point Wilson Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Port Townsend with a visit to Point Wilson Lighthouse. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Point Wilson Lighthouse
An inveterate fantasm purportedly haunts this house, or at least one of its windows. When viewed just right from about one spot on the entire planet, the first dark window you see to the right of the central structure appears to reveal a woman sitting in her chair. To the more jaded eye, it would seem that a large flaw in the ancient glass happens to line up very nicely with a large, stuffed chair directly behind the window. No matter. People come from miles around to scare the bejeezus out of themselves by lining up precisely where the apparition can see them and shrieking in delight. However, few of them will actually stay at the "boutique hotel" contained within. Which is probably why the owner is looking to sell it. If you like company, but are not overly fond of money, you might drop by and make him an offer.

Ann Starrett Mansion

You can find out about the history of Port Townsend with a trip to Ann Starrett Mansion. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Ann Starrett Mansion
Great place to spend the day in the sand

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Port Townsend Marine Science Center in Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center
The Rose Theater is still a functioning theater in Port Townsend.

Rose Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Rose Theatre on your trip to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Rose Theatre
Again, this is is really called the Jefferson Museum of Art and History, but, to-may-to, to-mah-to, take your pick. A nice turn-of-the-century brick building with some art deco flourishes which add a certain playfulness to the design.

Jefferson County Historical Society

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Jefferson County Historical Society during your travels in Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Jefferson County Historical Society

Activities

Olympic National Park Audio Tour Guide

Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$32
per traveller
Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
The Ingrid Princess under full sail

Sailing Charter

NZ$325
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sailing Charter
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Sequim showing signage

Sequim

Believe it or not, this is the gate to the refuse and recycling pen for the Community Center of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Sure beats a slatted cyclone fence.

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