Cedar Cove is loosely based on Debbie Macomber's hometown of Port Orchard, Washington. The majority of landmarks in Cedar Cove are fictional, but there are places you can visit in Port Orchard which inspired similar places in Cedar Cove. Christine Daniel, Director of Port Orchard's Chamber of Commerce, says there has been a huge increase in Port Orchard tourism since Hallmark's Cedar Cove television series started. "And inquiries come in from across the country," she says. "We've seen increased business, and it's been a real plus for the town," reports Gil Michael. He and his wife Kathy run the Cedar Cove Inn in Port Orchard. He adds that the television series has positively impacted tourism in the entire Northwest, not just Port Orchard. This photo of the Port Orchard Marina was taken by Kathy Woodside.

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The Northwest's Own Debbie Macomber

By following her dream, this best-selling author is shining the light on our region

Best-selling author Debbie Macomber laughingly describes herself as a “natural-born storyteller who had to learn to write.” And learn, she did. With over 170 million books in print, several national writing awards, four made-for-TV movies and a prime time television series that’s just been renewed for a second season, Macomber continues to live the dream that she passionately pursued as a young mother in Port Orchard, Washington.