Visit Little Norway in idyllic Poulsbo! Enjoy the waterfront, small shops, and great food. World famous Sluy's Bakery and the Poulsbo Maritime Museum can't be missed. We will also be hosting our welcome event here. Let us know if you are planning to explore Poulsbo earlier so we can join you!
This trail will take you to a jaw-dropping vista of the Olympic Mountains across Hood Canal. A beautiful 25 minute drive from the recommended hotel stays. It's a moderate 2 mile roundtrip hike. The return is all uphill.
This is a short hike 10-15 minutes from the recommended hotel stays.
Silverdale Waterfront Park is a leisurely half mile walk from the recommended Silverdale hotels. Admire the historic structures of the Old Town Silverdale Historic District. Grab breakfast or lunch at Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafè. Keep an eye out for people with binoculars and expensive-looking cameras: Orca may be feeding in Dyes Inlet. If you make it to the pier, it is possible you might be able to see Orca passing through Dyes Inlet.
Port Townsend was nominated the "Coolest Small Town" by Budget Travel. "Port Townsend is steeped in fascinating history, from its early Native American roots to its Victorian architecture and maritime legacy, boasting two National Historic Landmark Districts. Opportunities for outdoor adventure abound, from beaches to Olympic National Park. This charming village-by-the-sea has an artistic soul, world-class culinary venues, and is the perfect place" There is a small waterfront beach at Adams Street Park. This is the best place to look for sea glass!!!
"Port Gamble is on the Kitsap Peninsula situated on the shores of scenic Hood Canal. Explore the 120-acre National Historic Landmark complete with picturesque, turn-of-the-century buildings filled with shops, an historic church, breathtaking views, expansive grounds and New England style houses on maple and elm tree-lined streets." If you follow the floating bridge over Hood Canal, you will find yourself on Highway 101. This drive is incredible, and you will be right next to Olympic National Park.
This lighthouse has panoramic views of Mt. Baker, Rainier, the San Juans, and the sound. This is the perfect place if you want to see a lighthouse, take a walk on a quiet beach, and see wildlife. You might be able to see sea lions, seals, and if you're lucky, WHALES. We will be getting wedding photos taken here on Sunday, and you can join us if you would like (: