Walk the west point
Follow the shore path to the old light and look for seals beyond the ledges.
◔ Low tide reveals the broadest path around the point.A KESTREL COAST TOWN
Port Alder: A working harbor with a softer pace
Start early at the working wharf, then take the shore road west. Port Alder is a gentle introduction to the coast: salt air, small boats, and a town that leaves room to linger.
PORT ALDER TIDE CLOCK · TODAYLow tide now · Next high tide 4:12 pm
Plan around the tideTiming is local and changes daily; confirm tide tables before heading out.
A FEW WAYS TO SPEND THE DAY
Find your
coastal rhythm.
Harbor morning
Watch the day boats unload at the public landing, then find coffee along Wharf Street.
◔ The wharf is busiest around the morning tide.Browse the makers’ row
Meet local woodworkers and printmakers in the former net lofts.
◔ Open studios gather on the first Saturday each month.SLEEP CLOSE TO THE WATER
Alder Wharf Inn
Alder Wharf Inn is a locally run coastal stay, close to the harbor and within easy reach of the town's walking routes.
Find a place to stayCOMING UP IN PORT ALDER
Port Alder Harbor Days · September 5–7
Make a day of it with local food, familiar faces, and a little more time by the water.
View the events calendarKEEP WANDERING