The Coupeville Wharf

We'll start our tour at the famous Coupeville Wharf and Warehouse. Built in 1905, 500 feet into Penn Cove so boats could unload at low tide. This was also the embarcation point for the famous "Mosquito Fleet" steamboats that connected Coupeville with Seattle.

At low tide during early spring and summer, look for the large numbers of starfish which can be seen at the foot of the wharf pilings, eating the numerous mussels. Watch for the seagulls and crows dropping mussels on the wharf and roadways of Coupeville to crack their hard shells, then feasting on the delicous meat. Seals, otters, kingfishers and eagles are frequently visible nearby as well.

The skeleton of Rosie the gray whale and a porpoise are on display in the wharf foyer.