Timeline
15:59
Pick up fast food to go from the Cablehouse. This former mine-cable storage building sits right on the beach and is just a minute's walk from the anchor.
16:15
Walk 16 minutes northeast to Point Wilson Lighthouse. The path is clear, and you can view the abandoned structure from the outside while the sky turns gold.
16:44
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The open views from the point offer a clear line of sight for the final moments of daylight.
17:29
End the evening with a drink at Taps at the Guardhouse. It is a nine-minute walk from the lighthouse area and features local art exhibits and live music to wind down.
Local tip
The walk between the lighthouse and the bar is short, but ensure you have light for the return if you stay late. The Cablehouse is open for takeout, so check their specific hours before heading out.
Check before you go
- Verify the Cablehouse and Taps at the Guardhouse are open for your chosen date.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Port Townsend (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).