PORT TOWNSEND — When my friend, Matia Indigo Jones, told me about “Glass Beach” off McCurdy Point, I was mesmerized. From Matia’s brief description of a narrow beach strip — formerly a city dump ...

It’s sea glass, a renewed piece of trash. Glass Beach is tucked away near Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula, and according to Blair, it’s one of the best shorelines in Pacific Northwest ...

But for most sea-glass lovers ... They don backpacks and hike out to Port Townsend’s Glass Beach — the unmarked stretch of shoreline at the foot of the bluff that once served as the town ...

Next to Fort Worden is another spot in Port Townsend that should not be missed: North Beach Park. Its shores are known for being covered in sea glass, particularly on the aptly named Glass Beach.

Beyond its famous sea glass beach, you can immerse yourself in the rich maritime history at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and the Northwest Maritime Center. If you're a fan of Victorian ...

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Dock has become a local hangout for a raft of California sea lions visiting the area ... She advised all to be aware of harbor seal pups left on the beach. “Mom ...

Glass Beach in Port Townsend and Alki Beach in Seattle. Glass Beach gets its name from the abundance of sea glass that can be found on its shore. It’s located near a former town dump where ...

Some visitors paddle south into Port Townsend bay, with its waterside view of the Victorian seaport. Or you can take a guided tour, led by Hiegel or Recker. The four-hour Glass Beach tour is ...