Kingston – the “Little City by the Sea”

Many times a year my husband and I take our sailboat “Sublime” out on a short two hour sail from Seattle over to Kingston for an overnight stay.  Because its so close and the town is so friendly,  this is one of our favorite destinations. We had a full day of sunshine and the next day was a full day of rain, typical Northwest weather.

Kingston is known as the “Little City by the Sea”, and is the northern gateway to the Kitsap Peninsula and Olympic National Park and Forest. This tiny town has waterfront ambiance, beaches to stroll, delicious cozy cafes and quaint shops to visit. 

The Port of Kingston is a favorite stopping off point for boaters travelling from the southern areas of Puget Sound heading to the Strait of San Juan De Fuca, the San Juan Islands, the Canadian Gulf Islands, and even Alaska.  Its proximity to the Olympic Peninsula offers opportunities for campers, hikers and bikers as well for those who come over by ferry. The Washington State Ferries operate the western terminal of the Edmonds-Kingston run at the Port of Kingston.

Need more of a reason to visit Kingston? Here are just two events that are perfect for you to plan ahead for; Kingston’s 4th of July Celebration with concerts and fireworks and the Farmer’s Market that is every Saturday through October.