In the 19th century at the seaside of Skulte, a small village formed, which was inhabited by fishermen. The name “Zvejniekciems” (Fishermen’s village) arose from the population's main activity. In 1967 the Skulte part of Zvejniekciems was added to the Saulkrasti township. Nowadays Zvejniekciems is the home of Skulte Port, and the rocky beach of Zvejniekciems is located between the port and Saulkrasti Beach, while the village itself can be proud of the creative heritage left by the architect Marta Staņa (1913–1972).
The idea of creating a port on the Vidzeme seashore was born in 1911. After a careful seabed exploration, the so-called Silandža marsh water in Skulte, at Age estuary, was declared as the best place for a port. Since ancient times ships have sought refuge during storms in this place. The construction of the port was disrupted by World War I. Only in 1937, after the President Kārlis Ulmanis had visited Vidzeme seaside parishes, was it decided to build the new port of refuge in Skulte. K. Ulmanis picked out a huge stone, which, after the necessary grinding works, was immured in the new port jetty with engraved inscriptions about the construction progress. The port construction started as early as the autumn of 1937 and lasted for two years. First the southern jetty was built, then the north pier and the seabed at the port was excavated. Skulte Port was opened on 7 October, 1939. It is honoured by the memorial stone, which has the inscription “Proposed by the State President, Kārlis Ulmanis, built by the Marine Department, Skultes shing port was created. 1937–1939”. In 1947 fishermen from Skulte organised the fishing artel “Fisherman”.
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