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HansvilleHansville, Washington
Go for one night, or a half-day from Kingston: the lighthouse, Foulweather Bluff and sandy beach take 3–4 hours. No town centre, no nightlife.
Hansville sits on the northern tip of the Kitsap Peninsula, about 25 minutes by car from the Kingston ferry. It is a small rural community with a lighthouse, a county park, a nature preserve and low rainfall for the region. There is one grocery store with a grill, a handful of rental houses and no hotel strip. Most travellers come for a half-day or one quiet night, not a multi-day base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, some services closed)
- Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) · Snohomish County (PAE)
- Nights
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About Hansville
Hansville is a rural community at the northern end of the Kitsap Peninsula, in the Puget Sound area of Washington state. It looks out over Admiralty Inlet, Whidbey Island and Puget Sound, and gets less rain than much of the surrounding region, which suits outdoor activity. The Hansville Highway, reached from State Route 104, is the main road in. Boats can also arrive at Eglon, Cliffside, Shorewood, Driftwood Key, Skunk Bay, Norwegian Point or a private dock on the Twin Spits side of the canal.
The town has a grocery store with a grill, a county park, a nature preserve and two lighthouses, one of them the oldest on Puget Sound. Point No Point County Park is recognised for birds using the Pacific Flyway. Visitors reach it by car or by boat, and Kitsap Transit connects the area with ferry terminals and neighbouring counties.
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
See
What is worth your time in Hansville.
- Point No Point Lighthouse and Park — A 60-acre saltwater site holding the oldest lighthouse on Puget Sound and the former keepers' housing, now a vacation rental.
- Foulweather Bluff — A 110-acre Nature Conservancy preserve with 3,800 feet of shoreline, valued for its wetlands, forests and tidelands; no pets allowed.
- Buck Lake County Park — A 20-acre park with lake access, a beach and swimming area, picnic facilities, courts and a ball field, plus a link to the Hansville Greenway.
- Hansville Greenway Wildlife Corridor — 265 acres of walking and equestrian trails with wetland viewpoints, entered from Buck Lake Road.
- Norwegian Point Park — Three undeveloped acres with saltwater access at the water's edge in Hansville, beside the grocery store.
Do
- Watch wildlife and birds, especially at Point No Point County Park, which the Audubon Society designated an Important Bird Area on the Pacific Flyway.
- Launch a sea kayak for Hood Canal and the main channels of Puget Sound; the launch near Hansville is the northernmost point of the Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails.
- Walk the sandy beaches around the lighthouse and watch boat traffic; shells and driftwood should be left in place.
- Dig for clams and oysters where permitted, such as the Foulweather Bluff shellfishing beach, which is reachable by boat only.
Eat and drink
Specialities of this place.
- The Hansgrill — A small sit-down restaurant attached to Hansville Grocery, with beer and wine and outdoor seating in good weather.
- Hansville Grocery — A neighbourhood store selling sandwiches, burgers and ice cream, useful for restocking or picnic supplies.
- The Point Casino — Located between Hansville and Kingston, it has a restaurant and bars.
Customs
- The Kitsap Audubon Society has met since 1972, tracking and sharing bird sightings and publishing a newsletter and a local bird checklist.
- Beachcombing etiquette: sea shells and driftwood are part of the natural environment and should not be removed, while artificial items may be taken.
- Shellfishing in Puget Sound requires a permit, and public harvest areas have boundaries and health advisories posted by the state.
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hansville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Kitsap Transit360-479-6962
- Washington State Ferries206-464-6400
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hansville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are rural roads with no shoulder, patchy cell signal, cold water and fast tides on the beaches.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 360-479-6962 Kitsap Transit · 206-464-6400 Washington State Ferries
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSEA Seattle-Tacoma International (About 1 h 45 min by car via the Bainbridge or Kingston ferry; check ferry waits.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: sights are 2–5 km (1.2–3.1 mi) apart on rural roads with no pavement in places.A car is the practical choice: sights are 1.2–3.1 mi (2–5 km) apart on rural roads with no pavement in places.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or ice cream at the grocery$3–7
- Sit-down mealSit-down meal with a beerTipping 18–22% expected.$25–45
- Street or quick mealSandwich or burger at the grocery grill$10–18
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–40
- Budget bedPoint No Point keepers' duplex, a night, per roomUS$215
- Mid-range bedFarm guest house room, a night, per roomUS$220
- High-end bedFarm guest house room, a night, per roomUS$400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$240
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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SEA Seattle-Tacoma International (About 1 h 45 min by car via the Bainbridge or Kingston ferry; check ferry waits.) · PAE Snohomish County (Paine Field) (Smaller option; about 1 h 30 min by car via the Edmonds–Kingston ferry.)
Map of Hansville
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Hansville
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Port Gamble · 7.6 km straight line
- Freeland · 11 km straight line
- Kingston · 14 km straight line
- Clinton, Washington · 16 km straight line
- Langley, Washington · 17 km straight line
- Mukilteo · 18 km straight line
- Indianola, Washington · 19 km straight line
- Edmonds · 20 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Nov (18 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hansville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
17 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
14 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
18 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: sights are 2–5 km apart on rural roads with no pavement in places. Kitsap Transit runs limited service in the area and connects to ferry terminals; full fare is about $2 and it is part of the ORCA network. Bicycles work on the Hansville Highway but shoulders are narrow.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive south on Hansville Rd NE, about 20 min
Ferry terminal to Edmonds, plus the closest cluster of cafés and shops.
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive south on Hansville Rd NE then SR 104, about 20 min
Historic mill town on the way to the Hood Canal Bridge; short stop.
Door to door: About 40 min
Drive via SR 3, about 35 min
Best food and bakery choice within easy reach; pair with a Kingston ferry run.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive to Bainbridge, or ferry from Kingston to Edmonds and back
Ferry queues in summer can add an hour each way.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive via SR 3 and SR 16, about 50 min
Better as a half-day with Bremerton than a quick hop.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive via SR 3, about 50 min
Ferry to Seattle and the navy museum; a full half-day.
Door to door: About 1 h 10 min
Drive via SR 16, about 1 h
Waterfront dining; combine with Tacoma rather than a return trip.
Door to door: About 1 h 10 min
Drive via SR 3 and SR 16, about 1 h
Too far for the payoff from Hansville; save it for a south-Kitsap day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Point No Point area
Lighthouse keepers' duplex rental and a few nearby houses; walk to the beach and the lighthouse.
Hansville Road corridor
Farm guest houses and rural rentals; you need a car for everything.
Kingston (as a base)
15–25 min south; ferry terminal, more food and lodging, easier without a car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Farm guest house room1 × 1 night × US$220 | US$220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Kitsap Transit single fare2 × US$2 · ORCA network | US$4 |
| Washington shellfish permit2 × US$20 · Check current price and health closures | US$40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$56 |
| Trip total≈ US$310 per person per day, bed included | US$620 |
Two-night minimum at some properties
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and ferry fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or ice cream at the grocery | $3–7 |
| Sandwich or burger at the grocery grill | $10–18 |
| Sit-down meal with a beerTipping 18–22% expected. | $25–45 |
| Gas, per gallon | $4–5 |
| Washington State Ferries car and driver, Kingston–EdmondsCheck current fare | $25–35 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $15–40 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cell coverage is patchy on the back roads and at Foulweather Bluff.
- Foulweather Bluff has no pets allowed and parking is on the road shoulder only.
- Skunk Bay Lighthouse is private: view it from the water, not the land.
- Shellfishing needs a Washington permit and you must check current health closures before digging.
- Do not remove shells or driftwood from beaches; take only artificial items such as beach glass.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Kitsap Transit
- 360-479-6962
- Washington State Ferries
- 206-464-6400
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Kitsap Transit360-479-6962
- Washington State Ferries206-464-6400
Embassy
No consulates in Hansville; nearest are in Seattle. Check your country's Seattle consulate page.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kingston → Edmonds ferry, car and driver: $25–35
- Kitsap Transit single ride: about $2, ORCA network
- Drive Kingston → Hansville: about 20 min, 18 km (11 mi)about 20 min, 11 mi (18 km)
Say or show
- Where is the Point No Point Lighthouse? — Where is the lighthouse?
- Is there parking here? — Is there parking here?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is the beach open for clamming? — Is the beach open for clamming?
Rural area: fill the tank and buy food in Kingston or Poulsbo before you arrive.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hansville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, some services closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry-aware arrival contract: Kingston and Bainbridge sailings, wait times, and a taxi fallback for late boats.
- Four walking clusters with anchors: Point No Point, Buck Lake, Norwegian Point, Foulweather Bluff.
- Place pages with verified access rules (lighthouse tour days, Foulweather Bluff no-pets rule, shellfishing permit and closure checks).
- Eat pages for the grocery grill and the Point Casino, with last-kitchen times marked check.
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