From Colman Dock (Pier 52), take the Seattle-Bainbridge ferry to Bainbridge Island. Take State Route (SR) 305 north/west about 13 miles (past Poulsbo) to State Route (SR) 3 north and follow the signs 7 miles to the Hood Canal Bridge. Take a left and cross the Hood Canal Bridge. The sign for Port Townsend is about .5 mile ahead. In 5 miles turn right on State Route (SR) 19 (Beaver Valley Rd.) toward Port Townsend. Continue about 22 miles to the town of Chimacum. Go straight after the 4-way stop on SR 19. 7 miles south of Port Townsend 19 joins with State Route (SR) 20. Follow SR 20 into town. The highway becomes Sims Way, then Water St. and The Tides Inn will be on the right.

From Sequim, Port Angeles and Forks

Take Highway 101 east, then a left onto State Route (SR) 20 east. Follow SR 20 into town. The highway becomes Sims Way, then Water St. and The Tides Inn will be on the right.