About This Beach
Fort Worden Beach is part of a 434-acre historical state park that was once a U.S. Army base built to protect Puget Sound. The beach offers stunning views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Olympic Mountains, and shipping traffic. The Point Wilson Lighthouse, built in 1879 and rebuilt in 1913, stands at the northern tip of the beach. The Port Townsend Marine Science Center provides educational exhibits and beach walks. Unlike Pacific coast beaches, this beach on the Strait has calmer waters and diverse marine life. The park served as the filming location for the 1982 movie “An Officer and a Gentleman” and now hosts cultural events and festivals.