Itinerary
Family Beach Day
Driftwood forts, Puget Sound's oldest lighthouse, forest trails, and pizza. Kids sleep on the boat home.
- 10:25 AM
Drive off the ferry
Roll off in Kingston and you're 20 minutes from one of the best beaches on the Sound. Top off snacks and water in town before you head north — services get thin past Kingston.
Map ↗ - 10:40 AM
Picnic pickup at The Grub Hut
Burgers, fries, and shakes travel well to a beach log. Call ahead — (360) 881-0147 — and plan ahead: big call-in orders add up fast with three kids.
Map ↗ - 11:15 AM
Point No Point County Park
A long driftwood-strewn beach with views across the shipping lanes — freighters, seals, and on a lucky day, orcas. The driftwood begs to be built into forts. Watch the tide if you spread a blanket low on the beach.
Map ↗ - 1:00 PM
Point No Point Lighthouse
The oldest lighthouse on Puget Sound, lighting the entrance to Admiralty Inlet since 1879. It's a short flat walk from the parking area, and the keeper's grounds are a great photo stop even when the tower itself is closed.
Map ↗ - 2:30 PM
North Kitsap Heritage Park
Hundreds of acres of second-growth forest with wide, kid-tolerant gravel trails on the drive back toward Kingston. A 45-minute loop burns off exactly the right amount of remaining energy.
Map ↗ - 4:30 PM
Early pizza at Sourdough Willy's
Back in town, split pizzas made on a century-old sourdough starter. Open until 8, but going early means you beat the dinner rush and keep your ferry options open.
Map ↗ - 5:45 PM
Get in the ferry line
Summer evenings eastbound can back up, especially Sundays and holidays. Check the Kingston terminal status before you commit to the line — if it's long, that's your excuse for a second dessert.
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Before you head back
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