Port Townsend is a quiet Victorian seaport at the tip of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, so peaceful it seems worlds away from the hustle and bustle of big city life, yet it's only a short drive and a delightful ferry ride to Seattle.

Port Townsend is surrounded by water - the Straits of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty inlet, and Discovery Bay. So it's little wonder that we have so many water sports - fishing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, scuba diving, and of course, beach combing.

We get over 200 days of sunshine a year, which makes for lots of gorgeous sunsets. This one was caught at Cape George, a waterfront development with spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains, Discovery Bay, and the Straits of Juan de Fuca. It's located just a few minutes from Port Townsend.

Port Townsend is surrounded by marvelous beaches, both public and private. This one is part of Kala Point, a private, gated community a few minutes from Port Townsend with houses, condos, and townhouses. Besides the beach, amenities include tennis courts, a club house with swimming pool, wooded walking trails, and fabulous views of the water and mountains.

Port Townsend from the Court House webcam
To see a real time view looking over Port Townsend Bay toward the Olympic Mountains click HERE