Port Townsend, WA

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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.

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 NT$2,517 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
NT$2,517
NT$2,804 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
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 2026/2/23

Tides Inn & Suites
Manresa Castle

Manresa Castle

3.5 out of 5
651 Cleveland St. Port Townsend WA
The price is NT$2,514 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
NT$2,514
NT$2,801 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this castle in Port Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 2026/2/23

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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
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 2026/2/23

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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 2026/1/17

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 apartment in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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 2026/2/22

Ballard's sweet suites
The Sweetest Suite - 91 Walkscore

The Sweetest Suite - 91 Walkscore

3.5 out of 5
1458 NW 67th St Seattle WA
Stay at this apartment in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Seattle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
It was clean, and well-equipped! Owner answered all of our questions in a timely manner, great place and great location.

Reviewed on 2026/1/21

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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 visit 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 studying 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 during 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 studying the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society during your trip to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Jefferson County Historical Society

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