The second oldest town in the entire state and the county seat. It has over 100 buildings listed in the National Historic Register. The town's shopping areas and historic waterfront reflect the charm of bygone days. Situated on placid Penn Cove, whose glassy surface belies an abundance of marine life, Coupeville is a lovely backdrop for a calendar of festivals and special events. Coupeville's historic inns, friendly pubs, fine restaurants, and intimate B&B's beckon visitors to stay and relax. Home to the Island County Historical Society Museum, Coupeville also has a boat launch and a historic wharf for transient moorage.