The Resort At Port Ludlow

At The Resort at Port Ludlow one could choose to just sit and stare. The Pacific Northwest resort near a former logging town juts out into Ludlow Bay, offering views of Olympic Mountains. The resort, with an Eastern Seaboard flavor, is a ferry ride from Seattle and minutes from Port Townsend.

Its 18-hole Port Ludlow Golf Club has been dubbed "one of the most beautiful in the world" by Esquire Magazine. The elevated views of the surrounding bodies of water and a plethora of birds that enjoy the Audubon Sanctuary make it a little difficult to stay focused on your game.

Or plan a hike to Ludlow Falls to watch salmon swim upstream in season or set up a game of geoteaming and find hidden treasures.

The 300-slip Port Ludlow Marina offers permanent and guest mooring for boats up to 200 feet and rents kayaks, power boats and bicycles. It’s a grand launching spot for trips to the San Juans, Canada or South Puget Sound.

The Inn at Port Ludlow has 37 guest rooms with fireplaces, private balconies and sitting areas, plus the free-standing Pintail House and Loft.

As for dining, The Fireside restaurant will keep you well-fed with Pacific Northwest cuisine from casual to exquisite.

Golf at The Resort At Port Ludlow