Port Townsend is situated at the very Northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in the state of Washington. It has a long history, going back to 1792, and still retains its 19th century charm and Victorian structures in it’s Port Townsend Historic District. The town has a good safe harbor and has become a center for maritime industries and crafts.

This place is a treasure-trove of photographic opportunities, be it on a sunny day with blue sky and puffy white clouds, or when it’s gray and overcast, making colors more vibrant and offering unique reflections on the water-soaked pavement.

Speaking of rain, bring rain gear. This is the Olympic Peninsula, and it is more often wet here than not.

Scenic view of the marina at Port Townsend, on the Washington Olympic Peninsula

Port Townsend Marina

Hastings Building in the historic downtown Port Townsend on the Washington Olympic Peninsula.

Hastings Building

Rusted old bus parked at the dock end of Adams Street in Port Townsend, Washington, where the Adams Street Park is now.

Old Bus At Adams Street

Jackson Tidal Park visitor structure in historic Port Townsend on the Washington Olympic Peninsula.

Jackson Tidal Park Structure

Closeup of wooden delivery door at Clam Cannery in Port Townsend, Washington.

Delivery Door To The Clam Cannery

Wooden door to Clam Cannery in historic Port Townsend.

Doorway To The Clam Cannery

Old wooden ferry dock just off shore in historic downtown Port Townsend, Washington.

Old Ferry Dock 2

Old wooden ferry dock just off shore in historic downtown Port Townsend, Washington.

Old Port Townsend Ferry Dock

Old wooden ferry dock just off shore in historic downtown Port Townsend, Washington.

Old Port Townsend Ferry Dock Textured