I like Old Harbor for the comradely. I have gone there with just the
wife also with other couples and with children, never has anyone I've
rafted to has ever been anything but nice. Most boaters back up to the
breakwater right to the drop-off. At low tide you can walk right up to
the swim platform. The kids love wading in the low water.

There are for the most part two breakwaters;
One off of Ballard's Inn and the main one.
Off Ballard's
You have to watch the weather. Winds from North - North East are
tough.
This is the "fun" site. The open ocean is over the breakwater;
Ballard's always have bands or music playing.
If you like people watching, this is the site, especially at low tide.

The main breakwater;
Well protected.
The part near the town will have low water at low tide as the one near
Ballard's, but at the bend the water starts to deepen.

You will also notice lots of Honda generators at these locations.

And best of all you only have to pay a landing fee.