Kris's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Olympic Game Farm
1423 Ward RdNorthwest Maritime Center
431 Water StWorld class arts organization for jazz, blues, fiddles, Ukes and more. Don’t miss. Buy tickets at centrum.org.
8 locals recommend
Centrum
223 Battery WayWorld class arts organization for jazz, blues, fiddles, Ukes and more. Don’t miss. Buy tickets at centrum.org.
Port Townsend Marine Science Center
532 Battery WayFor those of you
that remember, this was the location of the film, “Officer and a Gentleman”. You’ll recognize the old buildings and parade ground. For everyone else, it’s one of the best state parks. Waterfront, bunkers, lighthouse and more. A great find!
90 locals recommend
Fort Worden State Park
200 Battery WayFor those of you
that remember, this was the location of the film, “Officer and a Gentleman”. You’ll recognize the old buildings and parade ground. For everyone else, it’s one of the best state parks. Waterfront, bunkers, lighthouse and more. A great find!
Fort Flagler Historical State Park
10541 Flagler RdFort Townsend | Historical State Park
1370 Old Fort Townsend Rd
Dungeness Spit
This has been called one of America’s best small towns for good reasons. It has everything you’d want in a small town - history, walkability, excellent restaurants, galleries, arts, charm , local lore, character and yes, humor.
218 locals recommend
Port Townsend
This has been called one of America’s best small towns for good reasons. It has everything you’d want in a small town - history, walkability, excellent restaurants, galleries, arts, charm , local lore, character and yes, humor.
Food scene
Owl Sprit Cafe
218 Polk StSmall cafe with amazing food. Friendly to vegetarians
Absolutely astounding food and decent wine list. Owner chef. Pricey but worth it. Reservations a must
16 locals recommend
Finistère
1025 Lawrence StreetAbsolutely astounding food and decent wine list. Owner chef. Pricey but worth it. Reservations a must
Great northwest food on the water. I excellent patio. Reserve
21 locals recommend
Doc's Marina Grill in Port Townsend
141 Hudson StGreat northwest food on the water. I excellent patio. Reserve
Funky, fun restaurant with live music. Great food. Hats on! ( you’ll get this when you get there)
26 locals recommend
Ajax Cafe
21 S Water StFunky, fun restaurant with live music. Great food. Hats on! ( you’ll get this when you get there)
Because ice cream is everything and fresh made even more so. Lots of selections. Try the cardamom.
18 locals recommend
Elevated Ice Cream Co
627/631 Water StBecause ice cream is everything and fresh made even more so. Lots of selections. Try the cardamom.
Hiking
Hurricane Ridge
Great partly wooded easy bike and hike trail. Start at the Larry Scott Trail off of Cape George Road. Turn left and head to downtown Port Townsend along a scenic beach trail. Turn right and meander through picturesque farm and horse country. Super fun trail for all kinds of abilities.
Larry Scott Trailhead
144 Milo Curry RdGreat partly wooded easy bike and hike trail. Start at the Larry Scott Trail off of Cape George Road. Turn left and head to downtown Port Townsend along a scenic beach trail. Turn right and meander through picturesque farm and horse country. Super fun trail for all kinds of abilities.
Rocky Brook Falls
2405 Dosewallips RdWhale watching
Once you’ve seen a whale, you will never forget it. A truly draw dropping experience. Orcas, grey whales, Dahl’s porpoises, seals, otters and more. Any day on the water is a good day. No guarantee but the scenery is worth every cent.
23 locals recommend
Puget Sound Express
227 Jackson StOnce you’ve seen a whale, you will never forget it. A truly draw dropping experience. Orcas, grey whales, Dahl’s porpoises, seals, otters and more. Any day on the water is a good day. No guarantee but the scenery is worth every cent.
Hot springs
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
12076 Sol Duc-Hot Springs RdAll I can say is “ahhh”.
Bird watching
Sequim Bay State Park
269035 US-101