Above: A view from Westport, WA USA
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Above: A photo I took in early March 2025 at Westport, WA USA looking towards the Olympics from The Cove.
Three live cam views of the area here.
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Westport, WA is a pedestrian-friendly town with easy access to views of the working waterfront.
The Marina
A genuine seaport town.
Maritime culture just outside the marina:
Observation Tower
When you’re done at the marina, walk up to the public viewing tower and take a look:
Detailed information on the tower is here.
The tower has a live web cam showing views in all directions.
A fixed cam at Westport Maritime Museum also shows a view of the marina.
Both cams can be seen here.
Below: A very nice image identifying local coastal features.
Source/credit: City of Westport
The Cove
The Westport Light Trail begins at the base of the observation tower and will take you to the cove.
Walk the cove towards the state park and look for views of an international maritime culture.
An early March 2025 view:
At the state park, you may continue on the Westport Light Trail all the way south to W Ocean Ave. From there, it’s a short walk to the lighthouse. Google maps shows all of the trail here.
Look for surfers at the jetty.
Look for dog friendly beaches south of the jetty.
Finish up the Westport Light Trail and climb to the top of the lighthouse.
When you finish at the lighthouse you may head back to the beach on W Ocean Ave.
Head south for more dog friendly beach and plenty of sand dollars.
Stay overnight?
Two personal blogs:
Frank Hotels Westport – Good Experience – Again
These folks operate more than one location in town:
Frank Hotels web page is here.
Nordland
The Cove
Went out to take a look on Friday.
Westport
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is ALMAR
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When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Sharing an old photo here.
Get yourself in the mood for hot chocolate, clam chowder, a warm fire, or a nice sip of whiskey.
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Out To North Jetty
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is Vehicles Carrier PLUTO LEADER.
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Out To North Jetty
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is JOSCO GUIZHOU
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Westport
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Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is FEDERAL INFINITY
Out to Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area today for some beach time. Warm and sunny out there.
We are looking over to Westport.
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is ALMAR
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We were out during the tide change and watched the ship swing around while at anchor.
Low tide beach walk at Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area. We are looking over towards Westport.
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is NM CHERRY BLOSSOM
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When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Out on Saturday morning for a walk at the Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area.
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is OCEAN FAITH
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Old jetty connecting to Damon Point sits offshore.
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Out on Saturday morning for a walk at the Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area.
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is NM CHERRY BLOSSOM
Click image once or twice to show detail and see the pelicans moving through.
Old jetty connecting to Damon Point sits offshore.
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Westport
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Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is DREAM SKY
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Another live cam, just to the south:
Entering Westport Friday afternoon, May 31, 2024.
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Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is DREAM SKY
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
FV Molly
Entering Westport Friday afternoon, May 31, 2024.
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Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is DREAM SKY
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Westport
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is DREAM SKY
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Fishing vessel CAROL M
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Entering Westport Friday afternoon, May 31, 2024.
Westport
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Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is PAC ALCAMAR
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Another live cam, just to the south:
Westport
Click image once or twice to show detail.
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Ship above is PAC ALCAMAR
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Another live cam, just to the south:
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Click image once or twice to show detail.
Ship above is SEAL ISLAND
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Click image once or twice to show detail.
Ship above looks like FEDERAL INSPIRE
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
A common sight in Puget Sound area homes and business back in the 1970s. Fun to have now, when they can be found.