Olympic Peninsula Brinnon Visitor Center & North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce 306144 Hwy 101 • Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4350 • EmeraldTowns.com Olympic US Forest Visitor Center & North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce • PO Box 774 • 295142 Hwy 101 • Quilcene 98376 360-765-4999 • EmeraldTowns.com Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center PO Box 65478 • Highways 104 & 19 • Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-437-0120 Port Townsend Visitor Information Center 2409 Jefferson St • Port Townsend 98368 360-385-2722 • 1-888-EnjoyPT (365-6978) • EnjoyPT.com Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Serving Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Irondale, Nordland & Port Ludlow 440 12th St • Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-7869 JeffCountyChamber.org • VisitJeffersonCountyWa.com Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 1192 E Washington • PO Box 907 • Sequim 98382 •1-800-737-8462 360-683-6197 • VisitSunnySequim.com • SequimChamber.com Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 121 E Railroad Ave • Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-2363 • PortAngeles.org Clallam Bay/Sekiu Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center PO Box 355 • 16753 Hwy 112 • Clallam Bay 98326 • 1-877-694-9433 360-963-2339 • ClallamBay.com or Sekiu.com Forks Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 1411 S Forks Ave • PO Box 1249 • Forks 98331 1-800-443-6757 • 360-374-2531 • ForksWa.com Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce PO Box 249 • 1081 Bayview Ave • Neah Bay 98357 • NeahBayWa.com Lake Quinault – Pacific Ranger District 360-288-2525 • FS.usda.gov/olympic Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau PO Box 670 • Port Angeles 98362 1-800-942-4042 • 360-452-8552 • OlympicPeninsula.org Olympic National Park 3002 Mt. Angeles Rd. • Port Angeles 98362 • NPS.gov/olym Visitor Information: 360-565-3130 • Rd & Weather Hotline: 360-565-3131 Hoodsport Visitor Information Center 150 N Lake Cushman Road/Hwy 101 • Hoodsport 98548 360-877-2021• ExploreHoodCanal.com North Mason Visitor Information Center & Chamber of Commerce 30 NE Romance Hill Rd., Ste. 103 • PO Box 416 • Belfair, WA 98528 360-275-4267 • NorthMasonChamber.com Shelton Visitor Information Center In the Red Caboose at 230 W Railroad Ave • Shelton 98584 360-427-8168 • ExploreHoodCanal.com Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce PO Box 2389/215 W Railroad Ave • Shelton, WA 98584 360-426-2021 • SheltonChamber.org Kamilche Visitor Information Center Squaxin Nation, Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Rte 108 • Shelton 98584 TOURISM COMMISSION 360-432-0921 • Little-Creek.com 2 0 15 –2 0 16 t r a v e l pl a nn e r Visitor Information Centers & Chambers of Commerce O ly m pi c P e nin s u l a .o r g Photo: Dave Logan Welcome! Explore Olympic National Park, forests, scenic drives & trails Connect Wildlife, local cuisine, art, native culture Learn Interpretive programs & museums Relax Ocean beaches, waterfalls, hot springs & spas Play Kayak, hike, bicycle, fish, surf Have Fun! Local festivals, wine & cider tasting, Twilight BRITISH COLUMBIA VANCOUVER ISLAND You’ve just taken the first step BRITISH COLUMBIA WASHINGTON 101 101 O C E A N 90 5 82 P A C I F I C This planner contains highlights of our region. Go to OlympicPeninsula.org to find more details and use the handy “backpack” feature to plan your itinerary. IDAHO 5 of a marvelous, magical journey to one of the most intriguing regions on our planet. Whether you’re exploring the lush Olympic rain forests, wild ocean beaches, snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes and rivers, or friendly towns along the way, the Olympic Peninsula will surprise, enthrall and delight you at every step. Your adventure is about to begin! 84 1 M B I A L U C O R V E R I OREGON Table of Contents Welcome.......................................................... 1 Table of Contents.............................................. 2 This is Olympic National Park............................. 2 Olympic National Forest, Other Parks................. 4 Celebrate the Elwha River & Working Forests...... 5 Quinault Rain Forest & Kalaloch Beaches............ 6 Forks, La Push & Hoh Rain Forest........................ 8 Twilight .......................................................... 9 Strait of Juan de Fuca Nat’l Scenic Byway......... 10 Joyce, Clallam Bay/Sekiu................................. 10 Neah Bay/Cape Flattery................................... 11 Port Angeles, Lake Crescent ............................ 12 Sequim & the Dungeness Valley....................... 14 Port Townsend............................................... 16 Port Ludlow, Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Marrowstone Island.................................... 18 North Hood Canal – Brinnon/Quilcene.............. 19 Shelton & South Hood Canal............................ 20 Olympic Peninsula Map................................... 22 Transportation ............................................... 23 Festivals & Events........................................... 24 Drive the Hwy 101 Loop................................... 26 Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail.................... 26 Olympic Coast Cuisine..................................... 27 Special Interest Travel..................................... 28 Cycling & Specialty Touring.............................. 30 Lodging Guide................................................ 31 RV/Camp Guide............................................... 37 Visitor Centers/Chambers of Commerce.....back cover TOURISM COMMISSION This is Olympic National Park… A Primeval Land of Contrast A million acres await you in this unique three-parks-in-one playground. Discover 73 miles of pristine, wild Pacific Ocean beaches; moss-draped rain forest valleys; and peaceful, wildflower-carpeted alpine meadows at the doorstep of glacier-capped mountains. Renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems, the Olympic National Park is named a UNESCO* World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. Roads enter the Park’s interior from its edge like spokes on a wheel, leaving 95% of the Park designated as Olympic Wilderness. There are over 600 miles of trails for hiking, climbing, backpacking and exploring. Any Season Is Olympic Season In winter, snowshoe with a Ranger at Hurricane Ridge and during summer, enjoy an interpretive talk around a campfire under the stars. In spring, follow the snow melt to roaring waterfalls and during fall, stroll under golden big leaf maples. The ocean beaches beckon year round with dramatic surf, storms, micro-societies in tidal pools and massive whales spouting as they migrate offshore. This is a place where you truly can snowshoe in the morning and go surfing in the afternoon, or simply find a quiet place to enjoy pristine nature. The Olympic Peninsula Travel Planner is produced annually by the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission (circulation 100,000 copies). No portion of this travel planner may be reproduced without permission of OPTC. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, we will not be held liable for inaccurate information. To order more travel planners, contact the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau at 1-800-942-4042. ©2015 Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission Olympic Peninsula Maps: ©2015 InsideOut Solutions, Inc. Immerse Yourself Make the most of your visit, incorporate learning into your adventure! Take in the marine centers, the many visitor centers, or join a guided hike, bike, paddle or tour. See page 23 for a list of tours and tour operators. Search out a few great books on hiking trails, birds, history, geology or wildflowers to expand your trip. Design: InsideOut Solutions, Inc. • Sequim, WA • InsideOut.com Cover photo credits (top to bottom): Hood Canal Kayaks courtesy of Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce; Roosevelt Elk by Debbie Preston; Spruce Rail Trail courtesy of Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau; Snowboarding on Hurricane Ridge by John Gussman; Ocean Beach Man & Dog by Dave Logan 2 *United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization Photo: Ross Hamilton Photo: Jodi Riverstone Photo: Ross Hamilton Rialto Beach National Park Lodges Lake Crescent Lodge 360-928-3211 • 888-723-7127 OlympicNationalParks.com Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort 866-476-5382 OlympicNationalParks.com Kalaloch Lodge 866-662-9969 Open year round TheKalalochLodge.com Hoh Rain Forest spruce 2015 National Park FREE Admission Days NPS.gov/Olym/index.htm Jan 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb 14–16: Presidents Day Weekend Apr 18–19: National Park Week’s Opening Weekend Aug 25: National Park Service’s 99th Birthday Sept 26: National Public Lands Day Nov 11: Veterans Day General Park Information: NPS.gov/olym/parknews 360-565-3130 • Open 9 AM–4 PM daily (except Christmas) Olympic National Park Visitor Center & Wilderness Information Center (3002 Mount Angeles Road) in Port Angeles is the Park’s primary visitor center. It features a number of Park exhibits, map and book sales, a hands-on Discovery Room for younger visitors, an award-winning orientation film (run time 25 minutes) shown on request, and a dedicated staff to help you plan a visit, whether for one day, one week or longer. Wilderness camping, hiking and permit information and bear canisters are available. Many ranger stations do not have regular winter hours. Check the Park newspaper, the Bugler, or ONP website for current activities and seasonal details. If you are traveling with a pet, please be sure to observe Park policies. Top Picks Beach Hikes: From an overlook to a five-day trek, and everything in between, Olympics’ beaches look just like they did when wooden ships searched for the elusive Northwest Passage! Try the Ozette Wilderness Loop, Third Beach near LaPush, Beach 4 near Kalaloch, and don’t miss Ruby Beach. Sol Duc Hot Springs: Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, featuring three hot pools, a freshwater swimming pool, food service and rental cabins is a great place to soak, especially after a hike to Sol Duc Falls or up to Seven Lakes Basin and the High Divide! Rain Forests: Among the few temperate rainforests on the planet…in the spring is seems backlit with green light, the golden maples blaze in the fall and it’s a treat any time of year. Hoh, Queets, Quinault and Bogachiel valleys. Alpine Regions: Start at Hurricane Ridge for several ridge-top strolls with more challenging backcountry hikes to the Hoh, Quinault and Elwha valleys. Lena Lake Trail is also very popular. South Hood Canal: The Staircase entrance offers several short day hikes that explore the area from flat strolls to trails for hikers, some gaining over 3,000 ft in elevation. Longer hikes, like the North Fork Skokomish River trail, can be done in a couple of days. 3 Lake Quinault Lodge 800-562-6672 Open year-round OlympicNationalParks.com Log Cabin Resort, Lake Crescent 888-896-3818 OlympicNationalParks.com Hurricane Ridge Lodge Day use only Olympic National Forest, Other Parks Neah Bay dark green = ONF Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce 101 Lake Crescent Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Forks La Push Olympic National Park 101 Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon To Shelton Mason Cty Kalaloch 101 Seattle Lake Quinault Photo: Tammi Hinkle Olympic National Forest FS.usda.gov/olympic ONF Hood Canal District, Quilcene: 360-765-2200 ONF Pacific District, Forks: 360-374-6522 ONF Quinault District: 360-288-2525 Olympic National Forest Olympic National Forest (ONF) covers over 633,000 acres, nearly encircling the entire Olympic National Park. It offers a wide range of recreation, including hiking, camping, picnicking, and boating in a diverse landscape ranging from lush rain forest to deep canyons to high mountain ridges. There are more than 200 miles of trails, many of which wander through ancient old growth forests. Dogs are also welcome on all ONF lands! • FS.usda.gov/activity/ olympic/recreation/hiking In addition to the usual outdoor activities, ONF has a bounty of delicacies! Berries can be picked in the late summer months and mushrooms are best gathered in the fall. Be aware of the daily limit and other state guidelines. Seal Rock Campground on the Hood Canal allows harvesting of oysters for personal consumption. FS.usda.gov/main/olympic/passes-permits/forestproducts ONF operates 17 campgrounds on a first-come, first-served basis with varying fees. The five designated Wilderness areas do not require wilderness permits, but a Northwest Forest Pass is required for vehicles parked at many ONF trailheads. Three historic cabins are available for overnight lodging – the Hamma Hamma, Interrorem, and Louella. These can be reserved through the National Recreation Reservation system at Recreation.gov. For complete information on passes and fees visit FS.usda.gov/main/ olympic/passes-permits Dungeness Spit Photo: Bruce Giddens Olympia Cycling in the Olympic National Forest Port Angeles Dream Playground Looking for a place for the little ones to play, forage for your own oysters, picnic on a scenic beach or run some bases? The Olympic Peninsula offers 13 Washington State Parks, and nearly 100 county and city and privately operated parks for public enjoyment. Visit community websites or check with local visitor centers for ideas. 4 Photo: Russ Veenema More Parks! Celebrate the Elwha & Our Working Forests Harvesting trees Photo: John Gussman Photo: Courtesy of Forks Chamber of Commerce Glines Canyon Dam after removal The Working Forest The Olympic Peninsula is home to a long tradition of forestry that has shaped the culture as well as the landscape for over a century. Forestry has provided a growing nation with the products needed to build a sustainable quality of life for everyone. The practice of forestry continues to evolve with the public’s growing appreciation of wild and open spaces. This is the legacy and the benefit of the working forest. Forests have been a major part of human development since the beginning of humanity, providing the principle source of fuel and building materials for most cultures for the past 5000 years. In the late 19th century, forests contributed significantly to the building of America, physically and culturally. It is from this great American forest that we built our cities, our transportation systems and the culture of sustainability. The legacy continues today in second and third growth forests, providing products for the nation and jobs for the people of the Olympic Peninsula. The Olympic Peninsula is a wonderful place to explore and understand the working forest and its many variations. Merrill & Ring’s 125 year-old tree farm at Pysht is one story of forestry’s evolving management of sustainable natural resources. To learn more, please visit Forestry.org/washington/forest. Photo: John Gussman The largest dam removal project in US history began on the Elwha River in 2011, removing two 100-year-old dams. The Elwha River now flows freely from its headwaters in the Olympic Mountains to the Strait of Juan de Fuca for the first time in 100 years. With the dams gone, salmon and other migratory fish can return to 70 miles of spawning habitat, bringing with them the promise of a restored ecosystem and renewed cultural tradition for the Elwha Klallam Tribe. Elwha River Restoration Viewpoints The former Elwha Dam and Lake Aldwell, Glines Canyon Dam and Lake Mills sites, as well as Olympic Hot Springs Road are open to the public. The parking area on the west side of the former Glines Canyon Dam site remains closed while additional work and improvements are completed. The east side of the former Glines Canyon Dam site is accessible from Whiskey Bend Road. The lake bed access is only available on the east side. Anticipated opening of the western Glines Canyon viewpoint and lake bed access from that area is summer 2015. The Elwha River and its tributaries within Olympic National Park are closed to all fishing. Boating is prohibited from Upper Lake Mills Trail to Altair Campground. 5 Photo: Courtesy of Clallam County Historical Society Mother Nature at Her Best Quinault Rain Forest & Kalaloch Beaches Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce 101 La Push Lake Crescent Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Forks 101 Olympic National Park Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch 101 Lake Quinault To Shelton Mason Cty Lake Quinault Photo: Judy Hanson FS.usda.gov/olympic Pacific Ranger District, Quinault: 360-288-2525 Olympia From Coast to Forest Photo: Judy Hanson Scenic ocean shores, camping, accommodations and easy beach access are found in the Kalaloch (pronounced clay-lock) area. Beach Trail 4 leads to a pebble beach with dramatic surf (beware of the strong undertow), tidal pools and is a popular place to dip for smelt (schools of small fish that spawn in the surf in warm, calm weather and can be caught with a large net). North of Kalaloch is picturesque Ruby Beach named for its sometimes garnet-colored sand. Also known as the “Valley of the Giants”, the Quinault Valley is home to the largest Sitka Spruce tree in the world, along with other nationally recognized record-setting giants. The Valley offers miles of groomed hiking trails, superior backcountry access, world-class salmon and steelhead fishing, bird watching and mushroom hunting all under the enchanting canopy of the rainforest. Kalaloch Beach Lake Quinault sunset 6 Photo: Monte Martin Favorite Events Quinault Rain Forest Bike Ride: June 27 QuinaultRainforest.com • 800-562-6672 Cyclists of all ages and riding ability are welcome to take part in this non-competitive 31-mile loop ride to benefit the Quinault Cancer Fund. Rain Forest Mushroom Festival: Oct 16–18 Lake Quinault Lodge • 360-288-2900 • OlympicNationalParks.com Displays, guided walks and seminars about local fungi. Points of Interest Lake Quinault Museum: QuinaultRainforest.com/pages/museum.html Explore the Museum and discover the fascinating history of the Lake Quinault area. Learn about the native Quinaults and the early pioneers who carved a life out of the beautiful, but remote wilderness. The Lake Quinault Museum is located on the South Shore Road of Lake Quinault, adjacent to the Quinault Mercantile and within walking distance of the Lake Quinault Lodge. Waterfalls: Come when it is raining to experience the very best views of Willaby Creek Falls, Gatton Creek Falls, Merriman Falls, Bunch Creek Falls and more… All are easily accessible from the road or by modest walk. The Quinault Valley is the southwestern gateway to the Olympic Peninsula and Olympic National Park. Lake Quinault is the majestic centerpiece of the Valley. Easy access to swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing and fishing is available from the many campgrounds and resorts. Ruby Beach Photo: Judy Hanson Photo: Courtesy of Quinault Small Innkeepers Assn. Rainforest moss Gatton Creek bridge Rain Forest Valley of the Giants Photo: Judy Hanson The climate at Quinault, with 12 feet of rain per year average, is ideal for growing big evergreen trees. The Quinault Valley has six champions! World record trees: Sitka Spruce, Western Red Cedar and Mountain Hemlock. US record: Yellow Cedar and Western Hemlock. Five of the ten largest Douglas Fir trees grow here. Because these trees are recognized by the National Forestry Association as the largest living specimens of their species, the designation “the Valley of the Rainforest Giants” is appropriate. Only redwoods and sequoias are larger. Most record trees are accessible by a modest to moderate hike. The Quinault Rain Forest Loop Drive A 31-mile loop road around Lake Quinault parallels the Quinault River and ventures into Olympic National Park. There are many easily accessible opportunities for taking photographs, viewing waterfalls and wildlife, and walking. You will find several of the waterfalls listed on the Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail along the drive. Come when it is raining to experience the very best views. All are easily accessible from the road or by modest walk. You’ll also be rewarded with spectacular views of giant trees and the Quinault River along the Loop Drive. Keep a keen eye out for Roosevelt elk, Blacktail deer, cougar, Bald Eagle, bobcat, and black bear. Don’t miss the magnificent views into the heart of the Olympic Mountains. Allow two hours minimum to complete the trip by car. Quinault Indian Reservation Photo: Larry Workman QIN Members of the Quinault Indian Nation are among the small number of Americans who can walk the same beaches, paddle the same waters and hunt the same lands their ancestors did centuries ago. The Quinault Indian Nation consists of the Quinault and Queets tribes and descendants of five other coastal tribes: Quileute, Hoh, Chehalis, Chinook, and Cowlitz. Superb salmon runs, abundant sea mammals, wildlife, and forests provided substantial material and spiritual wealth to their ancestors. The Quinault Indians traditionally used Lake Quinault as summering grounds. Consider a side trip to Taholah, WA for a first-hand experience. Self-Guided Hiking Trails Hiking on the Olympic National Forest recreation trails is an awesome experience. The rainforest scenery is inspiring. The trails are well marked and maintained. There are loops of many lengths. Find the one(s) just right for you. Most of the trails are of moderate difficulty with minor hills. Many are suitable for kids and seniors alike. 7 Forks, La Push & Hoh Rain Forest Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce 101 La Push Lake Crescent Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Forks 101 Olympic National Park Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch 101 Lake Quinault To Shelton Mason Cty ForksWa.com 1-800-443-6757 Olympia Hoh Rain Forest Surrounded by rainforest valleys and within minutes of the rugged Pacific Coast, Forks is a friendly little town full of recreation opportunities. Within an hour of Forks, one can be strolling a rainforest trail, kayaking a tidal estuary, surfing a wilderness beach, soaking in natural hot spring waters or canoeing a clear blue glacier-carved lake. There are many pet-friendly trails nearby so bring your best friend! Favorite Events Forks Old-Fashioned 4th of July: July 3–5 800-443-6757 • ForksWa.com • Forks has long been famous for its pull-out-all-the-stops observance of Independence Day, including a parade, demolition derby, arts & crafts show, horseshoe & cribbage tournaments, salmon bake, sack races, frog jump and a great fireworks show. Quileute Days: July 17–19 La Push • 360-374-5091 • QuileuteNation.org • A celebration of cultural heritage and modern lifestyle. It includes a traditional salmon bake, dancing and songs, a softball tournament, a horseshoe tournament, arts & crafts and food. There are also canoe races, bone games and a fantastic fireworks display at First Beach. Points of Interest Timber harvest plays an important role in the community, augmented in the new millennium by technology. Forks Timber Museum: 1421 S. Forks Ave. • 360-374-9663 ForksTimberMuseum.org • Open Apr–Oct, Nov–Mar, Fri & Sat only, closed Dec. Other times available by appointment. Tillicum Park features the Rayonier #10 Shay Locomotive and an Army tank that you can see up close! Logging & Mill Tour: 360-3742531 • Sponsored by Forks Chamber of Commerce mid-May through mid-Sept. Reservations required. Big Cedar Tree on Nolan Creek Rd is 178 ft tall and 19.4 ft in diameter. Waterfalls: Beaver, Falls Creek, Maple Creek, Mineral Creek, Sol Duc, Strawberry Bay So Much To Do! World-class fishing adventures await as vibrant runs of salmon and steelhead can be found in the Bogachiel, Hoh, Sol Duc and Calawah Rivers. Saltwater charters from La Push for salmon and bottom fish are available, too. Local guides, restaurants and inns cater to those fishing, making pre-dawn breakfasts and packing lunches to enjoy on the river. A surprising number of restaurants, gift shops, cabins, inns and other lodgings can be found in Forks, many with secluded acreages on riverbanks or calm pastures. Savor the relaxed atmosphere of this town where folks still chat in grocery lines and stop for pedestrians. Bring a lightweight hooded jacket, comfortable shoes and a smile…though this town gets 10 or 12 feet of rain a year, no one carries an umbrella! Sol Duc River & Valley Located west of Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park, the Sol Duc Valley holds many secrets ready to be discovered. See old growth forests, explore Sol Duc Falls and Salmon Cascades or relax in the hot springs. The Sol Duc River, with many camping and recreational opportunities, is abundant with salmon, steelhead and cutthroat trout. The 78 mile river runs through the valley on its way to the Quillayute River in La Push. Prepare to cross this river five times on your way to Forks! 8 Photo: Forks Chamber of Commerce Photo: Lonnie Archibald Forks, La Push, Hoh Rain Forest First Beach Twilight Fascination Photo: James Jamie Stephenie Meyer’s plot for the popular book and movie series, Twilight, takes place on the west end of the North Olympic Peninsula. See locations from the books throughout Forks, La Push and Port Angeles. When you get to Forks, take a self-guided tour or an organized tour and visit the high school where Bella and Edward meet, the beach in La Push where Bella learns the truth about Edward and the hospital where Dr. Cullen has a reserved parking spot. Visit the places in Port Angeles, like the restaurant where Bella and Edward have their first date, the bookstore and movie theater. So grab a Twilight sites map and see Bella’s trucks at the Visitor Information Center at the south end of Forks Avenue. Enjoy Twilight-themed menu items at our local restaurants and shop for Forks and Twilight souvenirs and memorabilia at many local stores. Sol Duc Hatchery is right off Mary Clark Road (north of milepost 203, Hwy 101). Enjoy self-guided walking tours of the Sol Duc Salmon Hatchery Interpretive Center and rearing ponds. Open daily. Guided group tours available by request. • 360-327-3246 Hoh Rain Forest The dense rainforest valley of the glacier-fed Hoh River is a must see. These forests thrive sustained by 12 to 16 feet of rainfall a year, not including the 30 inches of tree drip from fog condensing in the canopy! The browsing herds of Roosevelt elk feed on the thick understory and keep it from obscuring the view. The Hoh Visitor Center is the starting point for several walks under two miles, as well as longer and more challenging hikes to the glaciers and alpine meadows of Olympic National Park’s interior. The word “Hoh” is a Native American term meaning “fast moving water” and describes the beautiful Hoh River perfectly. See eagles, elk, otters and other wildlife from the bank or take a trip down the river via kayak, raft or guided driftboat. Photo: Forks Chamber of Commerce on the Olympic Peninsula If you come for Twilight, plan to spend a few days absorbing the atmosphere of the Peninsula that conjures up romance, excitement, adventure and a timeless desire to return over and over again! Stephenie Meyer Day Sept. 10–13, 2015 ForksWA.com/StephenieMeyerDay Don’t miss the annual event where we honor author Stephenie Meyer and celebrate Bella’s birthday! Forks Timber Museum Photo: Dave Logan La Push & Ocean Beaches 9 Over 70 miles of protected coastline form the western boundary of the north Olympic Peninsula and only 14 miles west, one can be at Rialto Beach or First Beach. Great forested trails leading to pristine shores are found at Second and Third Beaches. Visit La Push, home of the Quileute People for thousands of years. This village at the mouth of the Quillayute River offers a marina and services for visitors including beachfront resort and RV park. The mile-wide First Beach is a popular surfing spot and a favorite place for gray whales to pause and feed on their northward migration. Best viewing is in the morning from mid-February through late May. Strait of Juan de Fuca National Scenic Byway, Joyce, Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce 101 Lake Crescent Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Forks La Push 101 Photo: Courtesy of the Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Assoc. Olympic National Park Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch 101 Lake Quinault To Shelton Mason Cty Nat’l Scenic Byway, Joyce, Clallam Bay/Sekiu, Neah Bay/Cape Flattery Highway112.org ClallamBay.com • Sekiu.com NeahBayWa.com Olympia Scenic Byway SR 112 The Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway: State Highway 112 One of the nation’s National Scenic Byways, it follows the shoreline of a glacial fjord connecting Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean, separating the Olympic Peninsula from Vancouver Island, British Columbia. This dramatic coastline with rugged cliffs and forests reaches farther into the cold waters of the North Pacific than any other mainland point in the lower 48 states. Eagles, otters and gray whales are common sights. The winding coastal route is beautiful all year, changing with the seasons. Along the way visit the Joyce General Store and Depot Museum, tide pools and beach access at Salt Creek Recreation Area, the colorful fishing villages of Clallam Bay and Sekiu, Lake Ozette and trails in Olympic National Park, and Neah Bay, on the Makah Indian Reservation. Joyce Port Angeles and Port Crescent were boom towns in the late 1800s. An election in 1890 named Port Angeles as the county seat, thereby decreasing Port Crescent’s importance. Eventually, the community moved to present-day Joyce. The Joyce General Store celebrated its 100th birthday in 2011. The Joyce Depot Museum has displays from old Port Crescent days. Nearby Salt Creek Recreation Area and Freshwater Bay are popular camping and recreation sites. Favorite Events 34th Annual Clallam Bay/Sekiu Fun Days: July 10–12 Clallam Bay/Sekiu • 360-963-2339 • Sekiu.com A down-home community festival in the scenic fishing villages of Clallam Bay and Sekiu on the gorgeous North Coast. Family fun, races, food, entertainment, parades, games and fireworks! 32nd Annual Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival: Aug 1 JoyceWa.com • Family-friendly events and lots of berries! Makah Days: Aug 22–24 Neah Bay • 360-645-2201 • Makah.com Makah Days celebrate the culture and the heritage of the Makah Tribe. The three-day festival has a grand parade, street fair, canoe races, kids’ races, royalty, traditional “slahal” games, dancing, singing, feasting, salmon bake, talent show and exciting fireworks show. Great Strait Sale: Sept 12 Highway 112 • 360-457-1424 • A one-day, 61-mile community event. Sales at homes, yards, barns, stores, and community sites. Find treasures, bargains, arts and crafts, produce, and lunch as you travel through forests and alongside beaches from west of Port Angeles to Neah Bay. Take your time, enjoy the drive! Sample the stress-free, laid-back lifestyle of the Northwest Coast in Clallam Bay and Sekiu! This corner of the Peninsula is known for its rugged, pristine coastline and abundant marine life. Separated by two miles of beach, Clallam Bay and Sekiu look across the water to Vancouver Island, B.C. Once here, you’ll find everything you could possibly need, including nice lodgings and campgrounds, good restaurants, grocery stores, gas/propane, 10 internet and espresso! Salt Creek Photo: Dave Logan Clallam Bay/Sekiu Sekiu is a world-famous recreational fishing destination, complete with all the services you need to catch a really big fish! Other recreational activities include hiking, surfing, kayaking, scuba diving and the favorite of all… beachcombing! Bird watchers are rewarded with puffins, marbled murrelets, thousands of coastal birds, migrating swans, raptors and hundreds of bald eagles that spend winters on this coast. Gray and humpback whales, orcas and sea otters are a few of the plentiful marine species. Coastal Recreation Sekiu and Clallam Bay are near Lake Ozette in Olympic National Park where hiking trails lead to miles of unspoiled ocean beaches. A nine-mile triangle hike from Ozette to Cape Alava to Sand Point passes ancient petroglyphs. To the north, Shi Shi Beach in Olympic National Park was named the “Best Wilderness Ocean Beach” in the United States in 2003 by the Travel Channel. Neah Bay & Cape Flattery To the west, follow Hwy 112 to Neah Bay and the Makah Indian Reservation where you will find a world-class cultural museum and the best smoked salmon ever! West of Neah Bay at the tip of the Olympic Peninsula lies Cape Flattery, the most northwestern point in the contiguous US. Located on the Makah Indian Reservation, a cedar plank boardwalk takes you on a moderate hike to views of the Tatoosh Island lighthouse, the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Tatoosh Island is a sacred place for the Makah. Other sights include sea caves, eagles, cormorants, sea otters, octopi and falcons. In summer, Makah interpreters on the trail share the history and culture of the area as well as traditional uses of native plants. There is no fee to hike the trail, but you will need to purchase a Recreation Permit when you enter the Reservation. 11 Points of Interest Diah Veterans Park & Fort Nunez Gaona TourofHonor.com/pages/2013wa_neahbay.html Honoring all veterans who served from the Makah Reservation, this memorial is built on the former Spanish Fort Nunez Gaona. Whale Watching TheWhaleTrail.org • The Strait of Juan de Fuca is a hot spot for whale activity year-round! Watch for gray whales feeding in the kelp reefs along the shore. Or catch one of our resident orca pods breaching in the waves. Makah Cultural Center 1880 Bay View • 360-645-2711 • Makah.com/mcrchome.html Open daily, 10am–5pm. • The world famous Makah Cultural & Research Center features many items from the “Ozette Dig,” which yielded Makah artifacts from a village partially buried in a mudslide in the 1500s. The Ozette archeological collection is the largest pre-contact NW Coast Indian collection in the country. Whaling, sealing and fishing gear, basketry and replicas of a 60-ft cedar longhouse and oceangoing canoes are on display. Joyce Depot Museum 360-928-3568 • JoyceWa.com • Museum displays include railroad memorabilia and history, photos and artifacts. Waterfalls: Hoko, Striped Peak, Hi Hi Kwitht Eagles abound along Hwy 112. Shi Shi Beach: The Shi Shi trail is a 3.3-mile trail to one of the most spectacular sights in Washington State. This is a great surfing spot and among the most unspoiled beaches in the USA. A view of Cape Flattery Photo: Randall J. Hodges Photo: John Gussman Local mascot, Rosie, overlooks Sekiu. Photo: NOAA Olympic Coast Nat’l Marine Sanctuary Clallam Bay/Sekiu & Neah Bay/Cape Flattery Port Angeles, Lake Crescent Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce 101 La Push Lake Crescent Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Forks 101 Olympic National Park Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch 101 Lake Quinault To Shelton Mason Cty PortAngeles.org 360-452-2363 Olympia Ride The Hurricane participants near the summit Favorite Events 21st Annual Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts: May 22–25 360-457-5411 • JFFA.org Over 125 performances of music, dance and theater, presenting acts from around the world. Live performances on indoor and outdoor stages are joined by musical workshops, a global craft fair, delicious food, public art and special activities for children. North Olympic Discovery Marathon: June 7 360-417-1301 • NODM.com Half and full marathon using the Olympic Discovery Trail that connects Sequim and Port Angeles. Ride the Hurricane: Aug 2 • 7AM–Noon 360-452-2363 • PortAngeles.org This unique recreational cycling event allows cyclists to ride the famed Hurricane Ridge road free of vehicles. Hurricane Ridge is considered one of the premier uphill rides in the country. Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival: Oct 9–11 360-452-6300 CrabFestival.org The Festival features a traditional Dungeness crab feed and the freshest Northwest seafood, with wine tasting, a beer garden, demonstration kitchen, entertainment, craft fair, and US Coast Guard demonstration. The Crab Derby offers hands-on crab catching fun! Nestled between the Olympic Range and the Strait of Juan de Fuca This active deep water seaport, with its proud and colorful history, has earned its name—Port Angeles: The Authentic Northwest. Hurricane Ridge, one of the most visited areas in Olympic National Park, is a short 18-mile drive from Port Angeles. Our location provides the best access to Victoria, BC via the Blackball Ferry Line MV Coho. This 90-minute sailing is available every day of the year except when out of service for annual dry dock from Jan 21–Feb 6. Downtown Happenings The downtown waterfront has recently undergone major upgrades, making it an ideal place to view harbor activities. Take a guided tour of historical Port Angeles to see sections of our famed underground or to view colorful murals depicting local lore. Enjoy Art on the Town, a display of over 56 outdoor sculptures including the Avenue of the People, a permanent outdoor art display of ordinary people doing ordinary things. Take a guided Art Walk through downtown or simply wander and enjoy the cafés, restaurants, galleries, gift shops, independent bookstores and antique shops nestled between water and mountain views. The bustling Farmers Market, open year round every Saturday at the Gateway Plaza and Wednesday afternoons in the summer, showcases local produce, foodie treats and crafts. Downtown has easy access to the Olympic Discovery Trail (see page 30). The Port Angeles City Pier offers magnificent views of the ships at anchor and the City of Victoria, Canada, 18 miles across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. To the south, the snowcapped Olympic Mountains fill the horizon. The community hosts a variety of events including summer outdoor concerts, the famous Dunge- 12 Photo: Russ Veenema Photo: Russ Veenema Port Angeles Photo: Russ Veenema Kayak on Lake Crescent ness Crab & Seafood Festival in October, the North Olympic Discovery Marathon in June, and the exciting Sprint Boat Races which occur in August and September. Check “Events” on pages 20–21 for what’s happening during your visit. At the picturesque City Pier you will find the Feiro Marine Life Center, a marine exhibit facility devoted to protecting marine resources. Adjacent to City Pier on the second floor in The Landing is the Olympic Coast Discovery Center. Learn about the ocean and underwater landscape, maritime history, marine wildlife, habitats and traditional cultures. Many of the recreational activities for which the area is famous can be enjoyed in and around this charming community. Several local wineries and breweries offer tastings and other events throughout the year. Specialty shops can be found for kayaking, hiking, camping, biking, fishing, scuba diving and skateboarding. During the winter, skiing, snow shoeing and snow boarding sales and rentals are available. Lake Crescent Half an hour west of Port Angeles is idyllic Lake Crescent, a deep, clear, 12-mile long lake along Hwy 101. People say that no matter how often they visit the Olympic Peninsula, they never tire of the sight of deep, turquoise blue Lake Crescent with its signature, historic National Park lodge built in 1916. Three waterfalls near Lake Crescent offer an adventure for everyone. Marymere Falls is a short hike from Lake Crescent Lodge, whereas, Wolf Creek Falls in the Elwha Valley requires a steep climb and Madison Falls, also in the Valley, is wheelchair accessible. Along the north shore of Lake Crescent is the Spruce Railroad Trail, a former railroad grade converted for use as a bike and hiking trail. Camping, rentals and groceries are all nearby. 13 Photo: InsideOut Solutions, Inc. Points of Interest Port Angeles Fine Arts Ctr. & Webster’s Woods Art Park 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd. • 360-417-4590 or 360-457-3532 PAFAC.org • Free Admission Thought-provoking exhibitions with a Northwest flavor are imaginatively displayed in the semi-circular hilltop gallery set against an awesome vista of marine and mountain views. Webster’s Woods is a five-acre “museum without walls” featuring over 125 sculptures and site works along rustic trails in a unique sylvan setting. Gallery hours: Wed–Sun • 10–4 (Nov–Feb); 11–5 (Mar–Oct). Webster’s Woods open daylight hours, year-round. Clallam County Historical Society Museum at the Carnegie, 207 S. Lincoln St. 360-452-2662 • ClallamHistoricalSociety.com The Museum in the restored Carnegie Library building features a permanent exhibit telling the story of Clallam County through the lives of its pioneers through the years. Changing exhibits and a gift store are located on the first floor. Museum annex is in the historic Federal Building at First & Oak. Dream Playground and Skate Park: 300 block on Race Street across from Civic Field • Open 8 AM to dusk daily. Olympic Coast Discovery Center 115 E. Railroad Ave. • 360-457-6622 • OlympicCoast.noaa.gov Located by the ferry terminals, the Center has fascinating interactive interpretive exhibits on display year-round. Call for hours. Peninsula College 1502 E Lauridsen Blvd. • 360-452-9277 • PC.ctc.edu Port Angeles is home to this terrific facility offering two and four year degrees. The campus offers beautiful northwest surroundings and views with cutting edge eco-friendly architecture. Events and concerts happen throughout the year. Arthur D. Feiro Marine Life Center Port Angeles City Pier • 360-417-6254 • FeiroMarineLifeCenter.org The center contains numerous aquaria, wet tables and exhibits that focus on the near shore habitats and local marine life. The popular touch tank lets you meet local marine life up close and personal. Special tours can be arranged by calling the center. Sequim & the Dungeness Valley Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce 101 Lake Crescent Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Forks La Push 101 Olympic National Park Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch 101 Lake Quinault To Shelton Mason Cty VisitSunnySequim.com 1-800-737-8462 Olympia Sequim Travel Planner and more information at the Visitor Center, 1192 E. Washington. Lavender season in Sequim Small-Town Charm Favorite Events Olympic Peninsula Bird Festival: Apr 10–12 360-681-4076 • OlympicBirdFest.org • Guided trips, boat tours, workshops and presentations. Sequim’s 120th Irrigation Festival: May 2–10 360-683-6197 • IrrigationFestival. com • The longest running festival in the state of Washington! Join us as we celebrate the irrigation water that brought the Sequim-Dungeness Valley to life with a parade, street fair, logging show, carnival and more. Sequim Lavender Weekend: July 17–19 360-683-6197 • SequimLavenderWeekend.com • Sequim is known as the Lavender Capital of North America® for a good reason. Farm tours, arts and crafts fairs, demonstrations, and workshops will celebrate this beautiful, fragrant herb. Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire: Aug 29–30 360-461-3950 • OlympicPeninsulaAirAffaire.com Fly-ins, displays, wing-walkers, and hot air balloon rides. Dungeness River Festival Sequim: Sept 25–26 360-681-4076 • DungenessRiverCenter.org • Preserving the culture of the Dungeness River. North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival: Oct 2–4 FiberArtsFestival.org • Workshops, demonstrations, museum exhibition and fiber arts market. Sequim Art Walk: 1st Friday of every month, 5–8 PM SequimArtWalk.com There are many reasons to love Sequim, but the small town, friendly atmosphere is at the top of the list. Enjoy shopping at the boutiques and art galleries in the quaint downtown, savor a meal at one of the local restaurants, take in the spectacular scenery, and get to know some of the people who make this a special community. Outdoor Fun in the Sun Due to the “rain shadow” caused by the Olympic Mountains, Sequim is one of the driest places in Western Washington. Averaging 16” of annual rainfall, it is the perfect destination for your outdoor adventure. Bring your bike, kayak, golf clubs, walking shoes, and binoculars and enjoy the spectacular sights of the valley. Celebrate with Us We love to celebrate in Sequim! Parades, a carnival, street fair and logging show are just a few of the events you’ll experience at the 120th Sequim Irrigation Festival the first week in May. Sequim Lavender Weekend, the largest lavender celebration in the country, takes place the third weekend in July with farm tours, a street fair, and a host of community events. First Friday Artwalk, the Sequim Farmer’s Market, summer concerts, a bird festival, fiber arts festival, and Hometown Holidays are a few of our community celebrations. Rich in Agricultural Heritage Sequim is known for its organic fruits and vegetables, and the fragrant herb lavender. In the summer, you can pick raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries or stop by a produce stand or the Farmers’ Market for the freshest local produce. 14 Photo: Barbara Hanna Photo: George Gerkitz Sequim/Dungeness Valley John Wayne Marina Featured in SEA Magazine as “Best of the West” for small marinas, the marina was constructed in 1985 on 22 acres donated by the John Wayne family. Actor John Wayne frequented Sequim Bay waters aboard the family yacht, the “Wild Goose” and envisioned a marina in the scenic bay. Today the marina features permanent and guest moorage, excellent marine services, a restaurant, showers, laundry and banquet facilities, and provides boat launch ramps, fuel facilities, public beach access, and picnic areas. Dungeness Spit & Lighthouse At 5.5 miles in length, the Dungeness Spit is the longest naturally occurring sand spit in North America and is home to the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is a sanctuary for birds, land mammals and water mammals. Its trails and picnic areas offer breathtaking views of the beaches, the Dungeness Harbor, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. If you’re up for a hike or a paddle to the end of the spit, you’ll find the New Dungeness Lighthouse, built in 1857 and on the National Register of Historic Places. The New Dungeness Light Station Association has manned the lighthouse since 1994. Access to the Light Station is limited to hikers at low tide and small boats in calm seas. Boaters and kayakers need to call ahead for reservations as water access is limited to minimize disturbance to marine mammals and birds. 360-457-8451 • FWS.gov/washingtonmaritime/dungeness The Lighthouse on the Dungeness Spit 15 Photo: Jerry Fagerlund Visit the local lavender farms and pick your own sweet bouquet along with shopping for hand-crafted lavender products. This beautiful, highly fragrant, and useful herb blooms in the summer. Many farms are open for U-pick from July through September. While you’re here visit our local creamery and be sure to savor the delicious Dungeness crab, native to the Dungeness area. Photo: George Gerkitz Photo: Linda Barnfather John Wayne Marina Points of Interest Museum and Arts Center/Sequim-Dungeness Valley 175 W. Cedar St. • 360-683-8110 • MACSequim.org Visit the famous Manis mastodon exhibit, learn more about the hometown of 1936 Olympic Gold Medalist Joe Rantz, and enjoy the rotating collections and art exhibits. Olympic Theatre Arts 414 N. Sequim Ave. • 360-683-7326 • OlympicTheatreArts.org Theatrical productions and educational programs that entertain, stimulate and inspire community involvement. Dungeness River Audubon Center Railroad Bridge Park • 360-681-4076 • DungenessRiverCenter.org Located at the site of the historic railroad trestle that crosses the river. The trestle has been converted to a planked section of the Olympic Discovery Trail. The Center offers a wide variety of programs, including weekly bird walks, exhibits, and displays. Olympic Game Farm 1423 Ward Road • 360-683-4295 • OlyGameFarm.com Once a popular filming site for Walt Disney Studios, you can drive through this private game farm and get a close-up view of zebra, bison, yaks and the famous waving Kodiak bears. After the tour, be sure to visit the petting farm and freshwater aquarium. Sequim Elk Herd: Keep your eyes open for a glimpse of the Sequim elk herd on the southeastern slopes of town. The herd is comprised of about 70 Roosevelt elk and considers Sequim part of its grazing range. Port Townsend Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce 101 Lake Crescent Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Forks La Push 101 Olympic National Park Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch Photo: Christina Pivarnik 101 Lake Quinault To Shelton Mason Cty Port Townsend EnjoyPT.com 360-385-2722 • 1-888-365-6978 Olympia Maps for Port Townsend are available online or at the Visitor Center, 2409 Jefferson Street. Washington’s Victorian Seaport & Arts Community One of America’s Coolest Small Towns! Favorite Events Victorian Heritage Festival: March 20–22 360-385-6753 • VictorianFestival.org A celebration of the old that’s new again. 80th Annual Rhododendron Festival: May 9–17 360-301-0783 • RhodyFestival.org Enjoy the Pet Parade, Bed Races, Rhody Run and Grand Parade. 4th Annual Brass Screw Confederacy—Steampunk Hootenanny: May 29–31 • 360-385-6753 • Brass-Screw.org A weekend of creative genius, weird science and esoteric apparel. Festival of American Fiddle Tunes: June 28–July 5 360-385-3102 • Centrum.org A foot-tapping celebration from the masters of fiddle traditions. Jazz Port Townsend: July 19–26 360-385-3102 • Centrum.org The jazz world’s great artists offer memorable performances. Shakespeare in the Park: Aug 7–30 360-385-7396• KeyCityPublicTheatre.org A Midsummer Night’s Dream 39th Annual Wooden Boat Festival: Sept 11–13 360-385-3628 • WoodenBoat.org Tour wooden boats, learn maritime skills and attend exhibits. 16th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival: Sept 25–27 360-379-1333 • PTfilmfest.com Six theaters, 90 films, one glorious film under the stars nightly. 33rd Annual Kinetic Skulpture Race: Oct 2–4 360-379-4972 or 360-385-7306 • PTkineticRace.org Kooky and ingenious contraptions try to race the course. Named one of the “Top 10 Coolest Small Towns in America” by Budget Travel, FOX News, NBC News and Yahoo Travel, Port Townsend has gained a national reputation for its authentic charm as a Victorian seaport. Make a life-time memory and treat yourself to an unforgettable experience in this beautiful city. Explore Port Townsend’s parks, beaches and trails on foot or by bicycle. Meander through a museum, dance up a storm, enjoy live music, attend a festival or just saunter through town. Dubbed the “Paris of the Pacific Northwest” by Sunset Magazine, its restaurants, bistros and cafes prepare delicious, local fare at its finest, fresh from the farm, field or sea. While the history of the city is young by world standards, there’s community pride in its heritage. Take a tour of the historic homes and buildings. Port Townsend is one of only three Victorian seaports on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit the Jefferson Museum of Art and History, Fort Worden State Park and the Rothschild House to learn more about the town’s rich history. The artistic soul soars in this community as showcased in its unique art galleries and live performances of music and theatre. Port Townsend is the perfect home base for exploring all the Olympic Peninsula has to offer! Get Outside From boating to kayaking, cycling to hiking, outdoor recreation is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. You can rent a kayak, classic wooden rowboat or a bicycle, or take off on foot and explore trails with stunning views. Take a day trip to the San Juan Islands or to Protection Island. On wildlife tours, view whales, puffins, eagles and seals while learning about the unique ecology of Puget Sound. 16 Points of Interest Centrum Fort Worden State Park • 360-385-3102 • 800-733-3608 for ticket sales • Centrum.org Features workshops that bring students together with masters in the arts, including Pulitzer Prize and Grammy winners. Coast Artillery Museum Fort Worden State Park • 360-385-0373 CoastArtilleryMuseum.org Preserves and interprets Coast Artillery’s Harbor Defenses of Puget Sound, 1880s–1940s. Commanding Officer’s Quarters Museum Fort Worden State Park • 360-385-1003 JCHSmuseum.org/coq.html Built on Officer’s Row in 1904, this elegant home is filled with period antiques from the turn of the 20th century. Jefferson Museum of Art and History 540 Water St. • 360-385-1003 • JCHSmuseum.org Located in the historic City Hall, the museum preserves and promotes Jefferson County heritage, including Native American history, Victorian life, military and maritime memorabilia and art. Key City Public Theatre 419 Washington St. • 360-379-0195 • KeyCityPublicTheatre.org KCPT is the Olympic Peninsula’s premier theatre, with award-winning live performances, year-round programming and educational opportunities for all ages. Northwest Maritime Center/Wooden Boat Foundation 431 Water St. • 360-385-3628 • WoodenBoat.org This organization preserves and celebrates traditional maritime skills and culture—providing programs and water classes. The yearly Wooden Boat Festival highlights these activities. Port Townsend Farmers Market Uptown PT • 360-379-9098 • JeffersonCountyFarmersMarket.org Named the best farmers market in Washington State, celebrating local farms and producers. Port Townsend Marine Science Ctr. & Natural History Museum At Fort Worden Beach • 360-385-5582 • PTMSC.org Inspiring conservation of the Salish Sea with interactive live exhibits for the public and educational programs. Rothschild House Museum Corner of Franklin & Taylor • 360-385-1003 JCHSmuseum.org/rothschild/house.html This 1868 Greek Revival style home, on the National Register of Historic Places, is filled with the objects and furnishings of the Rothschild family’s life for over 90 years. Photo: Steve Mullensky Fort Worden State Park Fort Worden State Park With its bluffs and beaches overlooking the northern entrance to Puget Sound, Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center is a spectacular place for vacationers, family gatherings, weddings and conferences. The former military fort has 434 pristine acres of natural beauty and miles of trails, offering a 360 degree view of the Cascades, the Olympics and the Salish Sea. It is home to many arts and cultural events where visitors come to be immersed in educational, historic and simply fun experiences! FortWorden.org • 210 Battery Way • 360-344-4400 Stay. Shop. Eat. Photo: Steve Mullensky From historic hotels and welcoming B&Bs to cool guesthouses, stay awhile in Port Townsend and enjoy the view from accommodations that pamper you. Explore Port Townsend’s delightful array of boutique shops, captivating art galleries and delicious eateries in historic downtown. Walk up the steps by Haller Fountain and discover the charm of Uptown too. Biking on the Larry Scott Trail 17 Port Ludlow, Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Marrowstone Is. Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce 101 La Push Lake Crescent Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Forks 101 Olympic National Park Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch 101 Lake Quinault To Shelton Mason Cty EnjoyOlympicPeninsula.com OlympicPeninsula.org VisitJeffersonCountyWA.com 360-437-0120 Olympia Fort Flagler State Park sunrise Port Ludlow Nestled on the shores of the Puget Sound, less than 10 minutes from the west end of the Hood Canal Bridge. Once a logging and ship building town, Port Ludlow has grown into a vibrant community with beautiful residential neighborhoods, a 37-room boutique waterfront inn, a 300-slip marina, and a championship 18-hole golf course, recognized as the “Most Scenic in the World” by Esquire Magazine. The Inn’s award winning Fireside restaurant offers sweeping views of Port Ludlow Bay and a daily menu featuring the bounty of local farms, produce, artisan meats and cheeses. For outdoor adventurers, Port Ludlow offers a variety of activities. Take a kayak or a stand-up paddle board out in the bay and explore the twin islands. Hike or bike the 26 miles of maintained trails and experience Port Ludlow’s magical views and abundant wildlife. Head out into the Puget Sound to drop crab pots or cast your line for trout or salmon. Or simply relax at the beach and soak in the views. Chimacum, Port Hadlock & Nordland/Marrowstone Is. These rural communities were home to agriculture, iron smelting, and the lumber industry. While smelting and most lumber industries have disappeared, agriculture is seeing a major resurgence. New farms including a cidery have sprung up providing “farm to table” culinary delights for visitors and locals alike. Plenty of parks and campgrounds provide recreation opportunities for everyone. Visitors can fish on freshwater lakes or saltwater bays. Clams and oysters, during season, can be gathered from many Resort At Port Ludlow public beaches. On shore winds fall, winter and spring provide excellent wind and kite surfing off south Indian Island beaches. Marrowstone Island is home to several artists’ studios, a vineyard with tasting room and many farms. Fort Flagler, now a State Park, commands the tip of Marrowstone Island with old gun batteries, over ten miles of hiking trails, and views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound. 18 Favorite Events Tractor Days: May 24 • Nordland • Tractor & Kids Parade, barbeque, live music, good times for all. Port Ludlow Festival by the Bay: July 24–26 • Port Ludlow PLFest.org • Arts and crafts, sailboat and kayak races, tennis and golf tournaments, car show and more! 7th Annual Annual Halloween Carnival: Oct 24–25 • Fort Flagler State Park • Powerhouse of Peril, Trick or Treat Street, tractor-hay rides through a beautiful forest, games and more. Points of Interest Fort Flagler State Park: This 1900s era Coast Artillery Fort on the tip of Marrowstone Island offers the traveler stunning water views, beaches, camping, vacation homes, large Retreat Center and miles of hiking trails. • Parks.Wa.gov/parks Port Ludlow Falls: This trail is about one mile long and offers an easy walk through the solitude of a varied NW forest environment. Winding through dense forests of cedar, fir, and deciduous forests the trail offers dramatic overlooks of the falls and cascades. World Class Golf: Discovery Bay, Port Ludlow and Port Townsend Golf Clubs are within 30 min of the Hood Canal Bridge. Stunning Pacific NW vistas and some of the finest championship golf in WA. Art: The Resort at Port Ludlow displays the Port Ludlow Artists’ League‘s eclectic collection of contemporary artists’ work. Port Ludlow Golf Club Photos: Courtesy of Port Ludlow Associates, LLC Photo: Jonathan Nelson Gateway Towns North Hood Canal – Brinnon & Quilcene Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce 101 La Push Lake Crescent Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Forks 101 Olympic National Park Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch 101 Lake Quinault To Shelton Mason Cty Photo: Courtesy of OPVB Quilcene & Brinnon EmeraldTowns.com Brinnon: 360-796-4350 Quilcene: 360-765-4999 Olympia View from Mt. Walker Quilcene & Brinnon Favorite Events ShrimpFest: May 23–24 • EmeraldTowns.org/shrimpfest Brinnon • At the field by Yelvik General Store (251 Hjelvicks Rd & Hwy 101). Family fun, belt sander races, music, food, lots of shrimp and crafts. Olympic Music Festival: Summer, every Sat & Sun • Quilcene OlympicMusicFestival.org • Great classical “Concerts in the Barn!” Quilcene Fair: Sept 19 • QuilceneFair.com • Quilcene School on Hwy 101 • Parade and carnival, plus arts & crafts, local vendors, exhibits, gardener’s corner, raffles, live music and classic cars. Quilcene Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K Runs: Sept 26 QuilceneHalfMarathon.com • Three beautiful race courses wind through the forests and farmland overlooking Quilcene Bay. Points of Interest Quilcene Historical Museum: 151 E. Columbia St. • 360-7654848 • QuilceneMuseum.org and LingerLongerProductions.com Exhibits of Quilcene community history with military, logging and mining memorabilia, artifacts, documents and photographs; and summer music events at the Linger Longer Outdoor Performance Theater located in Worthington Park. Bike Trails: Bike map available at visitor centers or check the online bike map at PTbikes.org. Whitney Gardens & Nursery: 306264 Hwy 101, Brinnon • 800-9522404 • WhitneyGardens.com • World-renowned rhododendrons. Waterfalls: Rocky Brook, Hamma Hamma, Murhut & Falls View Falls Mount Walker: Scenic drive to full vista from two picnic lookouts. Hood Canal Scuba Diving & Shellfishing: Gentle currrents and curious rock formations. Dive with giant Pacific octopus, wolf eels, rockfish, and plumose anemones. Public shellfishing available at Dosewallips State Park. Photo: Joy Baisch These two delightful Hood Canal small towns just minutes apart are nestled in the scenic area of Hwy 101 that hugs the shore of the great fjord called Hood Canal at the eastern edge of the Olympic National Forest. Quilcene and Brinnon offer sheltered, deep water marinas, three major rivers, and clam and oyster beaches. There are camping venues in the forest and along the beach. Bring your kayaks and boats, and scuba and fishing gear. Enjoy the Brinnon ShrimpFest on Memorial Day Weekend. Take in the Quilcene Fair, visit a world-renowned rhododendron nursery, view major oyster farms and tour an historic museum. There are two Visitor Centers, one at the US Forest Service ranger station in Quilcene, and one at Brinnon Community Center, with detailed maps and up-to-date information about the National Forest, National Park and surrounding area. This is the eastern access to Olympic National Park/Forest, abundant with all levels of hiking trails that can lead you through the entire Park for a week of trekking or a short round-trip stroll with a picnic. Falls View Park and waterfall and Mount Walker viewpoints are all within a few minute’s drive of either community. • Ranger Station: 360-7652200 • FS.fed.us/r6/olympic Clamming at the Dosewallips River Valley 19 Shelton & South Hood Canal Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce 101 Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Forks La Push Olympic National Park 101 Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 5 Quilcene Photo: Courtesy Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch 101 Lake Quinault Shelton Shelton Mason County ExploreHoodCanal.com 800-576-2021 Olympia A view of the Olympic Mountains Big Charm in a Small Town Favorite Events Bluegrass from the Forest: May 15–17 • 360-426-1782 BluegrassFromTheForest.com • Music festival features the best bluegrass music in an indoor theater atmosphere, with professional bands from across the country, including a band contest, band scramble, banjo contest, youth programs, and vendors. Mason County Forest Festival: May 28–31 360-426-2021 • MasonCountyForestFestival.org • Shelton has been honoring its logging legacy for over 60 years with a parade, carnival, car show, logging contests, high school Forest Queen selection, and fun run Mason Area Fair & Rodeo: July 23–26 • 360-482-2789 MasonCountyFair.org • Fair goers experience plenty of eats, treats, live music, carnival rides, and 4-H competitions but the big rush is watching the thrills, spills, and chills of the rodeo competitions! Taste of Hood Canal: Aug 8 • 360-275-6885 TasteOfHoodCanal.com • It’s seafood galore and a whole lot more at Belfair’s premier summer festival. Classic cars, live music, microbrew beer and wine gardens, plus local arts and crafts gives this event a very lively but down-home appeal. West Coast Shucking Championship & WA State Seafood Festival: Oct 3–4 • 360-426-2021• OysterFest.org • 30,000+ avid fans flock to Shelton each fall to taste hundreds of different seafood dishes, with an emphasis on oysters. A huge RV camping crowd, microbrew beer garden, live music and the annual Shucking Championship make this event truly one of a kind. PumpkinFest: Oct 2014 • VisitUnion.com • Celebrate the fall harvest and Halloween all October long in Union. See the Pumpkin Catapult Contest; enjoy live music, wine tasting and Halloween activities. The county seat, Shelton (pop. 9,800+), is a unique and delightful town, its forestry heritage evident with it playing homage to Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. The downtown core offers turn-ofthe century architecture, antique stores, gift shops, fitness clubs, fine restaurants, lazy creeks, and numerous parks. Remember Adventure? We do! Hood Canal is the only true saltwater fjord in the lower U.S. Its clear deep waters provide world-class shrimp and salmon fishing, scuba diving, and miles of pristine shoreline for boaters, kayakers, beachcombers and lovers of nature. For adventure seekers, go skydiving and enjoy the panoramic aerial views. Immediately west of Hood Canal is Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. There are mountain trails, thrilling vistas, waterfalls and more in this wilderness paradise. The High Steel Bridge, the Mt. Ellinor Trail and the Staircase entrance to Olympic National Park are just three of the top attractions. From luxurious lodging, authentic Northwest cuisine, wineries and wine shops to the simple pleasures of beach combing, sightseeing and rain forest walks, Hood Canal in Mason County has it all. On the Water Whether you want to be in the water, on the water, or just near it, the waterways and estuaries of Hood Canal and South Puget Sound, glacier-fed rivers like the Skokomish, and more than one hundred freshwater lakes such as Lake Cushman and Mason Lake will keep you in aquatic bliss. 20 Points of Interest Oysters Are Our Pearl Skyline Drive-In Theatre 182 SE Brewer Rd, Shelton • 360-426-4707 One of the last vintage theaters, the Skyline Drive-In Theater is great fun with nightly double features in the summer months and a nostalgic snack shack. Commercial shellfish harvesting is big business in Mason County. Taylor Shellfish Farms is the world’s largest exporter of manila clams and oysters. Each October, the annual OysterFest is not to be missed! It is the state’s largest seafood festival with hundreds of different seafood dishes, microbrew beer garden, live music and the annual West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships! Mason County Historical Society Museum 427 W Railroad Ave, Shelton • 360-426-1020 The Museum is located in the old town hall building in downtown Shelton and is home to countless photographs, displays, books, diaries, logging tools, pioneer clothing, wood carvings, World War I era memorabilia, military uniforms, and official documents. Union “Prettiest Town in America” Staircase Entrance to Olympic National Park 150 N Lake Cushman Rd, Hoodsport • 360-877-2021 • NPS.gov/olym With camping and hiking opportunities galore, the Staircase entrance to Olympic National Park boasts magnificent views of the surrounding peaks, the tumbling waters of the North Fork Skokomish River, and giant old growth cedar and fir. Come to the annual OysterFest! Located shortly from Hwy 101, Union is rated one of the 20 most beautiful towns in the USA and features some of the area’s best music, art and culture, including world renowned Alderbrook Resort & Spa with adjoining Alderbrook Golf Course; Harmony Hill, a world-famous cancer retreat and healing center; the historic Dalby Waterwheel; and the ongoing restoration of the McReavy House mansion and museum plus specialty shops and boutiques. Dalby Waterwheel Hwy 106 between Dalby Rd and E Beach Dr, Union Mason County’s most famous and most photographed historical structure. It powered the first hydro electricity in the area. Heritage on Display Since long before the first European explorers sailed among the islands and bays of the Salish Sea, great native tribes fished, hunted and lived off the abundant wild plants, animals and bounty of the sea. Both Skokomish and Squaxin Indian Tribes pay homage to that heritage with museums filled with stories, photos, art and artifacts dating back 500+ years, bridging the early experience and spirituality of the tribe with modern day rituals and living. Through Lucky Dog Casino and Little Creek Casino Resort the tribes offer fabulous gaming opportunities in traditional longhouse-style buildings along with dining options including authentic seafood fare and modern classics. LCCR also offers Salish Cliffs, the award-winning professional Golf Course. 21 Photo: Courtesy Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce Photo: J. McPherskesen The High Steel Bridge 360-877-2021 • Perched 420 feet above the North Fork of Skokomish River, the 685-foot-long steel span was originally a logging railroad bridge built in 1929. Approximately ten miles from Hwy 101, it’s a stunning view! Directions and more information at ExploreHoodCanal.com and OlympicPeninsulaWaterfallTrail.com. Orcas Island Map, Transportation & Weather Information Friday Harbor Tatoosh Island Lopez Island Victoria, B.C. Anacortes To Vancouver, BC San Juan Island Vancouver Island British Columbia 20 Neah Bay Cape Rd Strait of Juan de Fuca QUILEUTE RESERVATION Pu sh Rd Bogachiel River Second Beach 101 Olympic National Forest Ruby Beach Kalaloch Cle ter arwa er Sol Duc Hot Springs Queets R River Quilcene Big Qu Ham er Sk Ham Staircase ok om Quinault er Olympic National Forest 101 ish Riv er Lake Cushman ma ma H Hoodsport Ham amm s H Port Gamble 3 104 Edmonds Kingston Poulsbo 305 Bainbridge Island Silverdale SEATTLE Rd Bremerton 166 Southworth Kitsap Peninsula 3 Belfair 106 302 SeaTac Intl. Airport Vashon Island 16 Gig Harbor 16 5 Tacoma r Grays Harbor 105 101 107 101 105 er Lilliwaup Rive chee Wyn oo 101 Hoquiam Aberdeen Montesano Westport Rd Mukilteo Port Ludlow Rd Shelton ps R Hum Ocean Shores h Riv Clinton Port Ludlow Brinnon 101 Union 525 104 3 101 Satsop River lip ptuli 109 oc abus llips a R. wy iver M River ewa ips River ma Taholah Moclips ilcene Dos Duck lt Riv Discovery Bay JAMESTOWN S’KLALLAM TRIBE Staircase Rd Quin Riv ault Hurricane Ridge Blyn Rd Dosewall 101 QUINAULT RESERVATION ge iver au Quin Port Hadlock Gardiner 19 Olympic National Park Lake Quinault Olympic Coast Nat’l Marine Sanctuary Rid Hoh River Upper Hoh Rd HOH RESERVATION Pacific Ocean Hoh Rain Forest Riv 20 Sequim l iver cR La Push La Sol Du Rialto Beach Forks uc Fairchild Intl. Airport Camano Island Rd Bay Oak d Valley R veerr BBeeaav Mora Rd lD Lake Sutherland ane 110 Quillayute Rd So So Sp l D rin uc gs Ho Rd t 112 Hurric Olympic National Forest East Beach 101 Port Angeles 101 Coupeville Port Townsend Dungeness Loop na Joyce Piedmont Dungeness Spit Ca Joyce 113 Lake Ozette Salt Creek LOWER ELWHA Loop RESERVATION od 112 d - Ho ko rR Sand Point Ho nte OZETTE RESERVATION 5 Whidbey Island 20 Ce Oz ett eR d Sekiu Clallam Bay River 112 Shi Shi Beach Dungeness MAKAH RESERVATION Elwha River Hobuck Beach 108 12 iver Chehalis R 22 8 12 101 5 Olympia N To Portland, OR ® ©2015 Distances from Port Angeles MilesKmTime Aberdeen/Hoquiam145 233 3:00 Brinnon 56 901:15 Clallam Bay/Sekiu 64 103 1:25 Forks 57 92 1:15 Hoh Rain Forest 88 142 2:00 Hoodsport 83 1341:35 Hurricane Ridge 18 30 :40 Kalaloch 93 1501:45 Lake Crescent 20 32 :30 Neah Bay 87 140 2:00 Olympia 122 1962:30 Port Hadlock 48 77 1:00 Port Ludlow 50 96 1:10 MilesKmTime Port Townsend 50 801:10 Portland, OR 255 410 4:00 Quilcene 45 72 1:00 Quinault 125 2012:26 Seattle–by ferry 76 122 3:00 SeaTac Int’l. Airport125 201 2:35 Sequim 15 24 :25 Shelton 98 1582:00 Sol Duc Hot Springs 36 58 1:05 Spokane 359 578 6:00 Tacoma 110 177 2:15 Union 93 1501:54 Victoria, BC–by ferry18 30 1:30 From Vancouver, BC: Take the Tsawwassen/Schwartz Bay Ferry to Vancouver Island. Auto from Sidney, BC to Victoria, BC. Black Ball Coho Ferry from Victoria to Port Angeles, WA, USA. From Seattle to Port Angeles Downtown Seattle: Bainbridge Ferry. Hwy 305 merge with Hwy 3 N. Merge with Hwy 104, to Hwy 101 North North of Downtown Seattle: 1-5 to Edmonds/Kingston ferry. Hwy 104 to the Hood Canal Floating Bridge. Merge with Hwy 101 From SEATAC Airport: I-5 S to Tacoma. WA Hwy 16W. Merge with Hwy 3N and then merge with Hwy 104. Merge onto Hwy 101. By Bus & Shuttle Clallam Transit: Port Angeles and surrounding areas, including Forks. 360-452-4511 • 800-858-3747 • ClallamTransit.com Jefferson Transit: Port Townsend and surrounding areas, including Lake Quinault north to Forks. • 360-385-4777 • 800-562-9730 • JeffersonTransit.com Mason Transit: Mason County and surrounding areas. 360-427-5033 • 800-374-3747 • MasonTransit.org Dungeness Line: Two trips daily from Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Discovery Bay and Kingston to Edmonds, Seattle Greyhound, Amtrak and Sea-Tac. • 111 East Front St., Port Angeles • Fare/schedule info: 800-457-4492 • 360-417-0700 • OlympicBusLines.com Rocket Transportation: Provides auto and van door-to-door service on the Olympic Peninsula; includes trips to/from Sea-Tac. • 260643 Hwy 101, Sequim 877-697-6258 • 360-683-8087 • GoRocketMan.com By Boat Blackball Ferry/MV Coho–Port Angeles: Vehicle and passenger service to Victoria, BC • 360-457-4491 • 250-386-2202 (Victoria) • FerryToVictoria.com Puget Sound Express–Port Townsend: Passenger service to the San Juan Islands. Charters available. • 360-385-5288 • PugetSoundExpress.com On Washington State Ferries: Routes from Seattle to Bainbridge Island and Kingston, from Edmonds to Kingston or from Coupeville on Whidbey Island to Port Townsend. Vehicle and passenger service via Puget Sound 888-808-7977 • WSDOT.wa.gov/ferries By Air: Kenmore Air no longer flies into Port Angeles. Please call to confirm commercial air service, 360-452-8552. Charter air service available through Rite Brothers, Port Angeles • 360-452-6226. By Car: In Port Angeles, serving the Olympic Peninsula— Budget • 360-457-4246 and Enterprise • 360-417-3083 23 Tours & Outfitters Adventures Through Kayaking: Bicycling & paddling tours• Port Angeles 360-417-3015 • ATkayaking.com All Points Charters & Tours: Van tours • 360-460-7131 • GoAllPoints.com Birding Tour: Dungeness River Audubon Center, Sequim 360-681-4076 • DungenessRiverCenter.org Captain Lee, LLC: Chartered boat tours and more, Shelton 360-790-2843 • CaptainLeeLLC.com Dungeness Kayaking: Sequim • 360-681-4190 • DungenessKayaking.com Exotic Hikes: Olympic National Park • 360-350-8938 • ExoticHikes.com Expeditions Northwest: Marine Tours• Port Angeles • 360-452-6210 ExpeditionsNW.com Experience Olympic Tours: Ecotours & guided hikes • Port Angeles 360-808-9237 • ExperienceOlympic.com Forks Logging & Mill Tour: Forks Chamber of Commerce 360-374-2531 • ForksWA.com GoXpeditions: Kayak & paddle board rentals • Sequim • 360-300-7544 Facebook.com/GoXpeditions Island Adventures: Whale Watching Tours • Port Angeles • 360-293-2428 Island-Adventures.com Kenmore Air: Plane Charters • Seattle • KenmoreAir.com Lake Quinault & Rainforest Coach Tours: Lake Quinault Lodge • 360-2882900 or 800-562-6672 • OlympicNationalParks.com Merrie Ellen Schooner: Sailing charters • Brinnon 360-796-3172 • SchoonerMerrieEllen.com Morning Star Balloon Co.: Hot Air Balloon Tours • 435-645-7433 • Sequim NWPlace.com Olympic Air, Inc.: Helicopter charters • Shelton • 360-426-1477 • OlyAir.com Olympic Air & Tours: Package trips • SeaTac • 360-460-9473 OlympicAirandTours.com Olympic Peninsula Adventures: Van tours • OlympicPeninsulaAdventures.com Olympic Raft & Kayak: Port Angeles • 360-452-1443 • RaftandKayak.com Pacific Adventure: Diving tours & scenic cruises • Brinnon 206-714-1482 • PacAdventure.com Pacific Alpine Guides: Port Angeles • 888-674-8492 • PacificAlpineGuides.com Pleasant Harbor Paddle: Brinnon • 360-796-4116 • KayakBrinnon.com Port Townsend Historical Walking Tour: Jefferson County Historical Society • 360-385-1003 • JCHSmuseum.org PT Outdoors Kayak Tours: Port Townsend • 360-379-3608 • PToutdoors.com Puget Sound Express: San Juan Islands, Whale Boat Tours • Port Townsend 360-385-5288 • PugetSoundExpress.com Rainforest Paddlers, Inc.: Forks • 360-374-9288 • RainforestPaddlers.com Rite Bros. Aviation: Scenic flights • Port Angeles • 360-452-6226 • RiteBros.com Schooner Kia Ora: Sailing charters • Port Ludlow • 360-774-6268 SchoonerKiaOra.com Twilight Tours by Team Forks: Forks & La Push • 360-374-5634 • TeamForks.com Underground Heritage Tour: Port Angeles • 360-452-2363 Ext. 0 or 360-460-1001 • PortAngelesHeritageTours.com 2015 Festivals & Events YEAR ROUND Dungeness River Railroad Bridge 100th Anniversary: DungenessRiverCenter.org Dungeness 100: Dungeness Wildlife Refuge 100th Anniversary Dungeness100.com Railroad Bridge Park Bird Walk: Every Wed • Meet at Dungeness River Audubon Ctr, Sequim • 8:30–10:30 AM 360-681-4076 • DungenessRiverCenter.org Jefferson Cty. Historical Society Lectures: 1st Friday of every month 7 PM • 540 Water St, Port Townsend 360-385-1003 • JCHSmuseum.org Port Townsend Gallery Walks: 1st Saturday of every month • 5–8 PM PTguide.com/arts-music-theatre Sequim 1st Friday Art Walk: Downtown Sequim • 1st Fri every month • 5–8 PM • SequimArtWalk.com Boys in the Boat: Permanent exhibit • Sequim Museum & Arts Center • MACSequim.org ALL SUMMER Forks Logging & Mill Tours: May 27–Sept 9, every Wednesday 360-374-2531 • ForksWA.com Music in the Park: July–Aug, every Tuesday • Sequim James Ctr. for the Performing Arts, north of Carrie Blake Park • 360-683-4139 Outdoor Music Concert Series: June–Sept • Sequim Library • NOLS.org Concerts on the Pier: June–Aug, every Wednesday Port Angeles City Pier • 6 PM–8 PM PortAngeles.org Concerts on the Dock: July–Aug, every Thursday • Pope Marine Visitor Plaza, Port Townsend • 5:30–8:30 PM Music in the Park: July–Aug, every Thursday Post Office Park, Shelton • 6 PM 360-426-2021 • ExploreHoodCanal.com Olympic Music Festival: June–Sept, Sat–Sun • Quilcene • 360732-4800 • OlympicMusicFestival.org ALL SUMMER (cont’) West End Thunder Drag Races: June–Sept, one weekend/mo Forks Airport • 360-374-6696 WestEndThunder.com for exact dates Art Ranger Tour: June–Sept • Port Angeles Fine Arts Ctr • Every 1st Sat at 10 AM & 3rd Wed at 10 AM • 360-4174590 or 360-457-3532 • PAFAC.org Apr 10–12: Olympic Peninsula Bird Festival • Sequim • 360-681-4076 OlympicBirdFest.org Apr 11: OAT Run, 12K & Half Marathon • OatRun.org Apr 17–19: Fabric of the Forest Quilt Show • Forks • 360-327-3770 PieceMakersQuiltClub.org Apr 18–19: Port Angeles Kayak & Film Festival • PortAngelesKayakandFilm.com Apr 18–19: RainFest 2015 & Rainforest Arts Center Grand Opening Downtown Forks • ForksWa.com Apr 18–19: National Park Free Admission Days Apr 22–May 10: Traveler Days Union • VisitUnion.com Apr 25: Eagle Festival • Neah Bay Cmty. Gym & Makah Marina • 360640-2430 • NeahBayWa.com Apr 25–26: 15th Annual JeffCo EXPO Jefferson County Fairgrounds • 360385-1013 • JeffCoFairGrounds.com Apr 25–26: Earth Day Beach Clean Up Clallam Bay/Sekiu • 360-963-2339 ClallamBay.com MAY May 2–10: 120 th Annual Sequim Irrigation Festival • Sequim • 360-6836197 • IrrigationFestival.com May 2–3: NW Wine & Cheese Tour Olympic Peninsula Wineries • 800-7855495 • OlympicPeninsulaWineries.org May 2–3: Mustang & Cougar Car Show NorthOlympicMustangs.com May 3: Annual Kids’ Fishing Day Forks • Bogachiel Rearing Pond ForksWa.com May 9: Hama Hama Oyster Rama Lilliwaup • 888-877-5844 HamaHamaOyster.com May 9–17: 80 th Annual Rhododendron Festival • Port Townsend RhodyFestival.org May 15–17: Bluegrass from the Forest Shelton High School • 360-426-1782 BluegrassFromTheForest.com JANUARY Jan 2: WhoDunnit? • Downtown Sequim • SequimChamber.com Jan 19: Nat’l Park Free Admission Day Jan 23–24: Annual Strange Brewfest Port Townsend • StrangeBrewFestPT.com Jan 24: Snowgrass 2015 • Bluegrass concert • Port Angeles H.S. Auditorium 360-457-8355 • FirstStepFamily.org FEBRUARY Feb 7–8 & 14–15: Red Wine & Chocolate • Olympic Peninsula Wineries • 800-785-5495 OlympicPeninsulaWineries.org Feb 14–16: National Park Free Admission Days MARCH Mar 20–22: Victorian Heritage Festival Port Townsend and Fort Worden 206-799-5069 • VictorianFestival.org Mar 21–22: Gala Garden Show Sequim Boys & Girls Club • SISequim.org Mar 21–22: 5th Annual Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show • Port Angeles Vern Burton Cmty. Ctr. • 360-417-4550 Mar 21–22: Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction • Forks High School Commons • ForksWA.com Mar 29: Centrum Chamber Music Fort Worden, Port Townsend • 360385-3102 ext. 120 • Centrum.org Mar/Apr TBA: Welcoming the Whales Ceremony • La Push APRIL Apr 5–6: Shelton Old Time Fiddle Fest Shelton • 360-426-2021 SheltonFiddleFest.com 24 May 16: Kid’s Fishing Day • Sequim Water reuse Demonstration Site SequimWA.gov May 17: 37th Annual Rhody Run Port Townsend • RhodyRun.com May 22–25: 21st Annual Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts • Port Angeles • Dan Maguire, 360-457-5411 • JFFA.org May 23: Olympic Art Festival Quilcene • OlympicArtGallery.com/ FESTIVAL.html May 23–24: 10 th Annual Halibut Derby Port Angeles • PortAngeles.org May 24: Tractor Days • Nordland May 23–24: Shrimpfest • Brinnon EmeraldTowns.org/shrimpfest May 25: 10 th Annual Sekiu Fly-In Sekiu • 360-963-2339 • Sekiu.com May 28–31: Mason County Forest Festival • Shelton • 360-426-9333 MasonCountyForestFestival.org May 29–31: 4th Annual Brass Screw Confederacy—Steampunk Hootenanny • Port Townsend 360-385-6753 • Brass-Screw.org JUNE June TBA: Clallam Bay/Sekiu Fishing Derby 360-963-2339 • Sekiu.com June 4: Race to Alaska Kickoff RacetoAlaska.com June 7: North Olympic Discovery Marathon • Sequim to Port Angeles Olympic Discovery Trail • Larry Little, 360-417-1301 • NODM.com June 27: Quinault Rain Forest Bike Ride • 800-562-6672 QuinaultRainForest.com June 28–July 5: Festival of American Fiddle Tunes • Centrum, Fort Worden State Park • 360-385-3102 Centrum.org June 28: Mason County Historical Car Show • Shelton • 360-426-1020 MasonCountyHistoricalSociety.org June TBA: Clallam County Master Gardeners’ Garden Tour • ext100.WSU. edu/Clallam/Gardening/mg/ For a complete list of 100th Anniversary Events, visit OlympicPeninsula.org JULY For a complete list of 4th of July Events, visit OlympicPeninsula.org July 3–4: Celebrate Hoodsport • 360877-2021 • ExploreHoodCanal.com July 10–12: 34th Annual Clallam Bay & Sekiu Fun Days • Sekiu/Clallam Bay 360-963-2339 • Sekiu.com July 16: Bite of Mason County and Business Expo• Shelton • 360-4262021 • SheltonChamber.org/Expo July 17–19: Sequim Lavender Weekend: Home of the Sequim Lavender Festival® and Sequim Lavender Farm Tour & Fair™ • VisitSunnySequim.com July 17–18: Puffin Marine Cruise Sequim, John Wayne Marina DungenessRiverCenter.org July 17–19: Quileute Days La Push • 360-374-5091 QuileuteNation.org July 17–19: Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show & Display • Sequim Middle School Gym • SunbonnetSueQuiltClub.org July 18–19: Allyn Days & Geoduck Festival • Allyn • 360-877-2021 ExploreHoodCanal.com July 19–26: Jazz Port Townsend Centrum, Fort Worden State Park 360-385-3102 • Centrum.org July 23–26: Mason Area Fair & Rodeo • Shelton • 360-482-2789 MasonAreaFair.org July 24–26: All Breed Dog Shows, Obedience & Rally Trials • Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club • Sequim High School Field • HRKC.org July 24–26: Port Ludlow Festival by the Bay • PLFest.org July 25: American Sprint Boat Race Port Angeles, Extreme Sports Park ExtremeSportsPark.net July 27: Grapeview Water & Art Festival • Grapeview • 360-877-2021 GrapeviewWA.com July 26–Aug 2: Blues Festival Centrum, Fort Worden State Park 360-385-3102 • Centrum.org AUGUST Aug TBA: Quilcene Historical Museum Annual Wine, Beer, & Cider Tasting Gala • QuilceneMuseum.org Aug 1: 33 rd Annual Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival • Joyce JoyceWa.com Aug 1–2: Tour de Lavender • Sequim TourdeLavender.WordPress.com Aug 2: Ride the Hurricane • Hurricane Ridge Road, Port Angeles • 7AM–Noon 360-452-2363 • PortAngeles.org Aug 8: Taste of Hood Canal Belfair • 360-275-6885 TasteOfHoodCanal.com Aug 14–16: Rainforest Run Motorcycle Rally • Forks RainforestRun.com Aug 14–16: 79 th Annual Jefferson County Fair • Jefferson County Fairgrounds • 10 AM • 360-385-1013 JeffCoFairGrounds.com Aug 15: Uptown Street Fair & Parade Port Townsend Main Street Program 360-385-7911 • PTMainStreet.org Aug 15: Kiwanis Classic Car Show Port-Townsend.KiwanisOne.org/ Page/14919 Aug 20–23: Clallam County Fair Clallam County Fairgrounds 360-417-2551 ClallamCountyFair.com Aug 21–23: MoonFest • Quilcene MoonFest2015.com Aug 22: American Sprint Boat Race Port Angeles, Extreme Sports Park ExtremeSportsPark.net Aug TBA: Heritage Weekend 360-452-2363 • PortAngeles.org Aug 22–23: 17th Annual Artists’ Studio Tour • ArtPortTownsend.org Aug 22–24: Makah Days • Neah Bay 360-645-3101 • Makah.com Aug 25: Nat’l Park Free Admission Day Aug 30: Port Townsend Main Street, 30th Anniversary Celebration 360-385-7911 • PTMainStreet.org Aug 29–30: 3rd Annual Olympic Peninsula Air Affair • Sequim • 360-4613950 • OlympicPeninsulaAirAffaire.com SEPTEMBER Sept TBA: Clallam Bay/Sekiu Fishing Derby 360-963-2339 • Sekiu.com Sept 4–6: Hood Canal Highland Celtic Festival • Belfair State Park • 360-2754935 • HoodCanalScots.org Sept 6–13: Paint the Peninsula Plein Air Event • Peninsula-wide • 360-4573532 • PaintThePeninsula.org Sept 10–13: Stephenie Meyer Day & Bella’s Birthday • Forks • ForksWa.com/ StephenieMeyerDay Sept 11–13: 39 th Annual Wooden Boat Festival • Port Townsend 360-385-3628 • WoodenBoat.org Sept 12: Great Strait Sale • 61-mile event along Hwy 112 • 360-457-1424 Highway112.org/sale.asp Sept 19: Quilcene Fair, Parade & Classic Car Show • 360-765-4999 QuilceneFair.com Sept 19: GOAT Run, Full & Half Marathon • GreatOatRun.org Sept 19–20: 13th Annual WSU Farm Tour • Jefferson County Farms • 360379-5610 • WSUfarmtour.com Sept 25–27: 16th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival • Port Townsend • 360-379-1333 PTfilmfest.com Sept 25–26: Dungeness River Festival Sequim, Railroad Bridge Park • 360681-4076 • DungenessRiverCenter.org Sept 26: Nat’l Park Free Admission Day Sept 26: Quilcene HalfMarathon, 10K & 5K Runs QuilceneHalfMarathon.com OCTOBER Oct 1–31: PumpkinFest Union • VisitUnion.com Oct 2–4: N. Olympic Fiber Arts Festival Sequim • FiberArtsFestival.org Oct 2–4: 33 rd Annual Kinetic Skulpture Race • Port Townsend 360-379-4972 • 360-385-7306 PTKineticRace.org Oct 3–4: W. Coast Oyster Shucking Championship & WA State Seafood Festival • Shelton • OysterFest.org 25 Oct 3–4: Last Chance Salmon Derby La Push • 360-374-2531 ForksWA.com/SalmonDerby Oct 7–10: Hickory Shirt Heritage Days Forks • ForksWa.com Oct 9–11: Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival • Port Angeles Waterfront • 360-452-6300 CrabFestival.org Oct 16–18: Rain Forest Mushroom Festival • Lake Quinault Lodge • 360288-2900 • OlympicNationalParks.com Oct TBA: Int’l Forest Storytelling Festival • Port Angeles, Peninsula College • 360-417-5031 DancingLeaves.com/storypeople Oct 24–25: 7th Annual Halloween Carnival • Fort Flagler State Park Facebook.com/ FortFlaglerHalloweenCarnival Oct 31: Pumpkin Fest Catapult Contest Union • VisitUnion.com NOVEMBER Nov TBA: Harvest Wine Tour Olympic Peninsula Wineries OlympicPeninsulaWineries.org Nov 7–8: 10th Annual Woodworkers Show • Port Townsend PTWoodSchool.org Nov 11: Nat’l Park Free Admission Day DECEMBER For a complete list of Holiday Events, visit OlympicPeninsula.org Dec 14: Christmas Bird Count Sequim, Dungeness River Audubon Center • 360-681-4076 OlympicPeninsulaAudubon.org Dec 31: First Night, New Year’s Eve Community Celebration 540 Water St., Port Townsend 360-385-1003 • JCHSmuseum.org Take a Magical Misty Tour If you are driving the “Loop” or simply scouting for waterfalls, the Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail offers year-round adventure and dramatic beauty. Any season is good for exploring. In Rocky Brook Falls the spring, with snowmelt and spring showers, water roars down the rivers and over the falls. In the summer warmth, find a cool pool at the base of falls to dangle your feet. Fall is a good time to scout waterfalls among the colorful leaves falling and covering the ground. If you are very careful during the ice and snow and can make it to one of the falls, you might encounter a total fairyland world of icicles and frost. All seasons are photogenic. Share them on the waterfall website. Visit OlympicPeninsulaWaterfallTrail.com. On the website you’ll find the following resources: Lake Quinault Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay Highway 101 112 101 creates a natural, 101 scenic driving loop 104 101 around the Olympic Olympic National Park Peninsula. If you begin and end in 101 Seattle, Tacoma or Edmonds, Washington, approximately 350 miles will take you around the Peninsula through a Victorian seaport, rolling fields of lavender, along the majestic Olympic Mountains and spectacular ocean beaches, and through a lush, temperate rain forest. Give yourself plenty of time to explore along the way. Overnight stays are encouraged to best experience the Olympic Peninsula. String together your favorite things to do. Stopping at quilt shops, gardens, beer or cider tastings, golf courses? No problem! Like to explore lighthouses? Birding locations? Old military forts? You’ll find them, too, and a lot more. For example, follow the Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail or the Olympic Culinary Loop around the Peninsula. With these ideas in your itinerary, you’ll get off the beaten path to experience what locals see and treasure. There are eight lighthouses around the “loop”. From Point Wilson Lighthouse in Port Townsend to the lighthouse in Gray’s Harbor, these locations are part of the history and current life on the Olympic Peninsula. If you are interested in rainforests, drive the 31-mile Quinault Rain Forest “Loop”. With waterfalls, gigantic trees and spectacular views of Lake Quinault, this loop is worth the two hours or so you’ll need to complete it. Joyce Lake Crescent La Push Port Angeles Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow Forks 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch Lake Quinault To Shelton Mason Cty Olympia • An overview map • Photographs of each waterfall • Location information including GPS • Detailed travel instructions • Important notes to help you enjoy your experience • Helpful contact information • A place to comment and upload your photographs • Individual maps of each waterfall Average Temperature & Rainfall Hi/Lo (oF)Inches Brinnon 70/30 50" Clallam Bay/Sekiu 65/35 85" Forks 70/41 120" 78/31 100" Hoodsport 70/35 99" Neah Bay 70/40 25" Port Angeles 26 Hi/Lo (oF)Inches Port Ludlow 70/35 19” Port Townsend 70/40 18" Quilcene 70/30 43" 71/33 120" Quinault 75/40 16" Sequim 77/33 62" Shelton Photo: Lani Doely Photo: Courtesy of OPVB Drive the “Loop” Restaurants feature what’s fresh and local Culinary lavender Photo: Kathy Gehrt Photo: Courtesy of OlympicAquaFarms.com Olympic Coast Cuisine Local & Delicious Beneath the waters of our puzzle-like shorelines are shellfish beds where oysters, shrimp, geoduck, clams and all manner of delicacies thrive. Our glacier-turned soils are great for growing, and our climate is mild year round. Beef and milk cows, apiaries, lavender farms, berries, tree fruits and even hops are grown on the Peninsula. Local bakeries grind local grains, dairy farms supply the creameries and we get to reap the benefits. Celebrate! More events on pages 24–25 Celebrate the Olympic Peninsula’s culinary abundance… Feb 7–15: Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ Red Wine & Chocolate Tour May 2–3: Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ NW Wine & Cheese Tour May 9: Hama Hama Oyster Rama, Lilliwaup May 23–24: Shrimpfest, Brinnon June 11: Taste of Port Townsend July 16: Bite of Mason County July 18-19: Allyn Days & Geoduck Festival Aug 1: Annual Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival Aug 8: Taste of Hood Canal, Belfair Sept 19–20: WSU Farm Tour, Jefferson County Farms Oct 1–31: PumpkinFest, Union Oct 3–4: West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship & WA State Seafood Festival, Shelton Oct 9–11: Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival, Port Angeles Oct 16–18: Rain forest Mushroom Festival, Lake Quinault Lodge Nov TBA: Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ Harvest Wine Tour Be a Culinary Adventurer! Take your taste buds on tour with you as you enjoy the Olympic Peninsula. Savor chef’s offerings, do a little foraging, take in a culinary event. Download your Olympic Culinary Adventure map featuring dozens of destinations for authentic farm-to-table experiences, locally crafted beverages, farms and producers at: • OlympicCulinaryLoop.com • Facebook.com/OlympicCulinaryLoop Farmers’ Markets Enjoy the local bounty at the seasonal Farmers’ Markets. It’s a weekly celebration with live music, and colorful stands of fresh fruit, veggies, flowers and handcrafted wares. Belfair Farmers Market: May–Sept. • Theler Center Parking Lot, Belfair • BelfairFarmersMarket.org Chimacum Farmers Market: May–Oct. • 9122 Rhody Dr. JeffersonCountyFarmersMarket.org Forks Open Aire Market: Mid-May to Mid-Oct. • 1421 S. Forks Ave. • 360-327-3877 Harstine Island Farmers Market: May–Sept. Facebook.com/HarstineIslandFarmersMarket Port Angeles Farmers Market: Sat., year round • Wed., June– Sept. Downtown at Gateway Transit Ctr. • PortAngelesFarmersMarket.com Port Townsend Farmers Market: Sat., Apr.–Nov. • Uptown on Tyler St. • Wed., June–Sept. • Polk & Lawrence JeffersonCountyFarmersMarket.org Quilcene Farmers Market: Apr.–Sept. at Hwy. 101 & Center 360-621-3721 Sequim Farmers Market: May–Dec. at 2nd & Cedar St. SequimMarket.com Shelton Farmers Market: May–Sept. on Franklin St. SheltonFarmersMarket.com 27 Special Interest Travel A mild climate and small crowds make golfing a year-round activity: Port Angeles: Semi-private Peninsula Golf Course and Par 3 links course at Salt Creek Port Townsend public courses: Discovery Bay & PT Golf Course Sequim: Cedars at Dungeness (with its famous crab-shaped sand trap), Sunland Golf & Country Club, and Sky Ridge Shelton: Salish Cliffs Golf Course, award winning pro course The Resort At Port Ludlow: Championship course Union: Alderbrook Golf, rated a top 25 course in the Northwest Golf Course in Port Ludlow Elk Herd Water Adventures Kayaking/Canoeing/SUP/River Rafting/Surfing: Olympic Photo: Jean Wyatt Peninsula has many lakes, rivers and shorelines that offer fresh and saltwater opportunities for water adventures. La Push’s First Beach and Neah Bay’s Hobuck Beach are popular spots for surfing. Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is being embraced on Lake Crescent and the sandy beaches of Crescent Bay and Salt Creek Recreation Area. Kayakers will find Hood Canal’s shores ideal for endless exploring, as are the inland waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Port Townsend to Neah Bay. Freshwater Bay, west of Port Angeles, and protected Dungeness Bay, north of Sequim, are both favorite places for water activity and observing a variety of birds and sea life. Sequim Bay, Port Angeles Harbor and Clallam Bay are all favorites of small craft enthusiasts, as are area lakes. Rivers, including the Hoh, Quillayute, Sol Duc and Elwha, are popular for rafting and kayaking. Diving: Surrounded on three sides by water, the Olympic Peninsula has some of the best diving on the West Coast. For freshwater diving, try Lake Crescent and Lake Ozette. There are many locations around the coast of the Peninsula that offer diving and marine services. Some of the area’s waters, such as the open coastal waters of the National Marine Sanctuary, are suitable only for advanced divers. Diving in Hood Canal is world renowned for its clarity in the off-season. Olympic National Park Visitor Center has information on indigenous species, and safety information about the animals you don’t want to see up close, such as black bear, bobcats and cougar. Hiker’s Paradise Trails vary widely, from strolling on nature trails to climbing rock faces in the high mountains. The Peninsula has over 900 miles of trails, many that can be enjoyed year round. As you explore the trails and visit the scenic backcountry and wilderness, please be considerate and leave no trace of your passing. Hikers with dogs might want to consider Forest Service trails as fourlegged friends can find off-leash freedom. Sailing/Marinas Waterways of the newly designated Salish Sea are a mariner’s dream. The Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north is a challenging and exhilarating sailing experience. Marinas for ocean fishing include world-renowned Sekiu, Clallam Bay, Neah Bay and La Push for spectacular catches. Along the Strait, Port Angeles Harbor and Sequim Bay offer protection for small craft and moorage. The Hood Canal is a glacial fjord with many secluded coves and beaches. Hope Island Park, located near Shelton, can be reached only by boat. The Quilcene Boat Haven and two Pleasant Harbor marinas can be found on Hood Canal. Several other marinas offer public moorage in Port Townsend, Port Hadlock and Port Ludlow. Wildlife Viewing The Olympic Peninsula is one of the best places on the globe to view diverse wildlife at close proximity. Black-tailed deer inhabit the hills and lowlands and are frequently seen throughout the region. Likewise, eagles and raptors such as falcons and hawks populate many areas on the Peninsula. In the fall, spawning season brings different species of salmon into the rivers and streams. In Olympic National Park, mountain goats live in the higher altitudes, while Roosevelt elk roam in the lower areas and move in and out of the Park boundaries. You may also see an elusive marmot or a fisher, a species that was re-introduced into the Park in 2008. The Photo: Courtesy of the Northwest Maritime Center Golfing Fishing & Foraging Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Hood Canal, the fishing possibilities are endless. Some of the best 28 Hoh River Steelhead river fishing in the world can be found on the Bogachiel, Hoh and Sol Duc Rivers. Good lake fishing can be found across the peninsula, although regulations vary. Clallam Bay and Sekiu have been an ocean fishing mecca for decades, as are La Push and Neah Bay. Many charters sail out of these harbors. Hood Canal, especially near Quilcene and Brinnon, is famous for its shellfish. The Olympic Peninsula is home of the prized Dungeness crab, celebrated annually during the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival in Port Angeles. Shelton is the world’s largest shellfish exporter and hosts the annual OysterFest that includes the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships which is Washington State’s official seafood festival. Ozette Beach Birding Bird enthusiasts come to the Olympic Peninsula from around the world to study the more than 200 species of birds, including bald eagles, marbled murrelets, brants, falcons, dippers, widgeons and many more. Popular viewing areas American Goldfinch include Cape Flattery, Neah Bay and Hwy 112, the Port Angeles Waterfront and Ediz Hook, the upper waters of Dungeness and Gray Wolf Rivers in Olympic National Forest, Olympic National Park at Hurricane Ridge, Marrowstone Island east of Port Townsend and Dungeness Spit. At the Dungeness River Audubon Center at Railroad Bridge Park there is an 8:30am, year-round, Wednesday morning bird walk. Visit DungenessRiverCenter.org for more information. Protection Island at the head of Discovery Bay provides nesting habitat to 70% of Puget Sound’s seabird population. Bald eagles, harbor seals and deer from the mainland also feed and 29 breed here. Though no access to the island is permitted, several companies offer boat tours for viewing of this 364-acre site. Near Belfair on South Hood Canal, the Theler Wetlands covers some 75 acres, and an agreement with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife expands the Trail system to 135 acres, where guided bird walks are offered monthly. Casinos There are four casinos on the Peninsula: The Elwha River Casino, located about 15 minutes west of Port Angeles, has over 100 electronic slot machines. The Jamestown S’Klallam tribe operates Seven Cedars Casino on Hwy 101 at Blyn, five miles east of Sequim. Be sure to take an up-close look at the symbolic totem poles on the property. Little Creek Casino Resort, five minutes south of Shelton, is owned and operated by the Squaxin Island Tribe and offers a newly expanded lodging facility with pool, sauna and on-site spa. Skokomish Nation offers a more intimate gaming experience at the Lucky Dog Casino in Hoodsport. Photo: Debbie Preston The 2,408 square nautical miles of protected marine waters off the rugged Olympic Peninsula coastline is home to an abundance of marine mammals and seabirds. It extends 25 to 50 miles seaward, covering much of the continental shelf and several major submarine canyons. Along its shores are thriving kelp and intertidal communities, teeming with fishes and other sea life. In the darkness of the seafloor, scattered communities of deep sea coral and sponges form habitats for fish and other important marine wildlife. Visit Olympic Coast Discovery Center in Port Angeles to launch your journey of discovery to the wild Olympic Coast. FREE admission. Open daily 10am – 5pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open weekends only 10am -5pm September through mid-October. To schedule a tour in the off-season, please make an appointment in advance: 360-457-6622, ext. 31. Photo: Sue Chickman Photo: Bill Roney Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary Cycling & Specialty Touring Photo: Dave Logan Photo: InsideOut Solutions, Inc. Biking on Hurricane Ridge Touring the Olympic Peninsula • Olympic Bike Adventure: options for 10, 25, and 60 miles. Visit OlympicBikeAdventure.com for more information • Adventure Route: 25 miles of groomed single and double track trails • Tour de Lavender: showcasing lavender farms of SequimDungeness Valley Vintage, classic, Harley or Honda, whatever your style, US Hwy 101 encircling the Olympic Peninsula is an exhilarating ride! The 61-mile road (Hwy 101 N) along the glacier-carved fjord of Hood Canal passes through tidal areas and parks. Plus great routes spoke off Hwy 101 for side trips… •Hwy 112, one of the newest Scenic Byways hugs the coast with plenty of pullouts to stop and scout for whales. •Hwy 20 and 101 around Port Townsend to Discovery Bay and Fort Flagler State Park. •Hwy 101 along Hood Canal. Find oysters or buckets of clams along the way. •Take the road to Mt. Walker for near-perfect panoramic view of the Cascade Mountains. •Old Olympic Highway near Sequim winds through u-pick farms and lavender fields. •Don’t miss the ride up to Hurricane Ridge, Sol Duc Hot Springs and the Hoh Rainforest. More Cycling Options: In addition to the ODT, cyclists will find RVing & Camping system that will eventually connect Port Townsend to La Push via railroad right-of-way, public roads and trails. The trail grows as sections are completed. Suitable for all non-motorized traffic, including equestrians in most places. OlympicDiscoveryTrail.com Events on the Olympic Discovery Trail: all kinds of terrain, from rugged mountain biking to relaxing family rides. Hood Canal & Mason County have an abundance of cycling trails. Try the 90-mile Southwest County Loop. Or, for a shorter ride, the Grapeview Loop Road is 7.8 miles. Ride the Hurricane: This is a unique event that allows cyclists a vehicle-free, recreational bike ride up the 12 miles of road to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, considered one of the premier cycling uphill rides in the country. PortAngeles.org/pages/RideTheHurricane/ 30 The RVing is well supported by an abundance of RV parks and campgrounds. Olympic National Park has 12 campgrounds that will accommodate RVs and the National Forest has 11. Numerous private campgrounds can be found throughout the region with different levels of amenities. Most are open year round. For a guide to RV parks, see pages 37–39. Between federal, state, county, city, and private campgrounds, visitors can take their pick of a variety camping experiences. Photo: Courtesy InsideOut Solutions, Inc. Cycling Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT): A trail Quinault / amanda park Cottage Peaks/Cottage Cove • 106/108 Shari Ln, Amanda Park 98526 • 360-580-4908 • 360-288-2205 • LakeQuinaultVacationHomes.com Lake Quinault Lodge • 345 S Shore Rd, Quinault 98575 • 360-288-2900 • 888-896-3818 • OlympicNationalParks.com Lochaerie Resort • 638 N Shore Rd, Amanda Park 98526 • 360-288-2215 • Lochaerie.com Quinault River Inn • 8 River Dr, Amanda Park 98526 • 360-288-2237 • 800-410-2237 • QuinaultRiverInn.com Rain Forest Resort Village • 516 S Shore Rd, Quinault 98575 • 360-288-2535 • 800-255-6936 • RainForestResort.com Forks / La Push / Beaver A Cozy River House • Steelhead Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-4046 • 866-543-4166 • ACozyRiverHouse.com A Cozy River House II • Steelhead Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-4046 • 866-543-4166 • ACozyRiverHouse.com A River Cabin Retreat • Steelhead Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-780-0578 • ARiverCabinRetreat.com A River Runs Through It • Forks 98331 • 360-327-3755 • SolDucRiversideCottages.com Bear Creek Motel & RV Park • 205860 Hwy 101 W, Beaver 98305 • 360- 327-3225 • HungryBearCafeMotel.com Blue Heron Lodge • 206114 Hwy 101, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-327-3212 • ForksBedAndBreakfast.com Bogachiel River Vacation Home • Forks 98331 • 360-981-0505 • BogachielRental.com Bogie Bungalow • Forks 98331 • 360-374-9135 • BogieBungalow.com Cedar Creek Cabins & the Eagles Nest • 107 Dowans Creek Rd, 7.5 miles south of Forks • 360-374-3259 • ForksLogCabin.com Dew Drop Inn • 100 Fernhill Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-4055 • 888-433-9376 • DewDropInnMotel.com Far West Motel • 251 N. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-5506 Fisherman’s Widow B& B • 62 Steelhead Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-5693 • Fishermans-Widow.com Forks Motel • 351 S. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-6243 • 800-544-3416 • ForksMotel.com Hard Rain Cafe & RV Park • 5763 Upper Hoh Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-9288 • HardRainCafe.com Huckleberry Lodge Cabins • 1171 Big Pine Way, Forks 98331 • 360-374-4090 • HuckleberryForks.com Jacob Black’s Vacation Home • 8320 LaPush Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-640-0238 • 360-374-5360 • JacobBlacksHouse.com Jim’s Cabin Rentals • 1933 Mora Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-2660 • 888-501-5887 • Forks-web.com/jim/lodging.html Kalaloch Lodge • 157151 Hwy. 101, Forks 98331 • 360-962-2271 • 866-662-9969 • TheKalalochLodge.com Manitou Lodge • 813 Kilmer Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-6295 • ManitouLodge.com Mill Creek Inn Hotel/Motel and B&B • 1061 S. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-5873 • ForksBnB.com Miller Tree Inn • 654 E. Division St, Forks 98331 • 360-374-6806 • 800-943-6563 • MillerTreeInn.com Misty Valley Inn • 194894 Hwy. 101 N., Forks 98331 • 360-374-9389 • 877-374-9389 • MistyValleyInn.com Mountain View Cabin Resort • 252 Maxfield Homestead Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-6486 • TheMountainViewCabins.com New Moon Breaking Dawn Cottage House • Forks 98331 • 360-640-0184 • 360-374-6781 Olson’s Vacation Cabins • 2423 Mora Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-3142 • OlsonsCabins.com Olympic Suites Inn • 800 Olympic Dr, Forks 98331 • 360-374-5400 • 800-262-3433 • OlympicSuitesInn.com Pacific Inn Motel • 352 S. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-9400• 800-235-7344 • PacificInnMotel.com Quileute OceanSide Resort • 330 Ocean Dr, LaPush 98350 • 360-374-5267 • 800-487-1267 • QuileuteOceanSide.com Quillayute River Resort • 473 Mora Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-7447 • QRiverResort.com Rainforest Hostel • 169312 Hwy. 101, Forks 98331• 360- 374-2270 • RainforestHostel.com Rhodey Rental • Forks 98331 • 360-461-2278 • VRBO.com/350535 River Inn B & B • 2596 Bogachiel Way, Forks 98331 • 360- 374-6526 • JeffWoodwardSportfishing.com Shadynook Cottage Guest House • 81 Ash Ave, Forks 98331 • 360- 374-5497 • ShadynookCottage.com Sol Duc Cabin Fever • 198 Shuwah Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-640-0761 or 360-374-6481 • SolDucCabinFever.com Sol Duc Riverside Cottages • Forks 98331 • 360-327-3755 or 360-477-9932 • SolDucRiversideCottages.com 31 • • • • 2 175 275 91 99 304 6 140 175 8 80 139 29 84 240 Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome Meeting Facilities Internet Comp. 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Contact lodging. • • • Lake front • • • • • Lkshore cabins; kitchens • R • Views, central location •• • Rainforest escape • • • • • • • •••• ••• • •• • • •• • • • • •• ••• • • •• • • • • •• • • • • • • • • •• • • ••• •• • •• • • •• • • • • ••• • ••• • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • •• • •••• 1 195 275 Riverfront, secluded 1 215 295 Riverfront, spacious 1 200 295 Riverfront getaway 3 135 215 Fire pit by river 10 65 135 Centrally located 3 85 120 R Sol Duc riverfront 1 250 500 Riverfront 1 111 111 Secluded riverfront 2 130 150 Pvt. river trail, DishTV 22 59 189 Breakfast bar 7 40 100 Super friendly 2 125 135 Private entrances 73 60 158 R Seasonal pool,central 13 20 30 R Rafting & kayaking 4 60 130 Fire pit, RV sites, wi-fi 2 90 250 House/duplex rental 3 99 125 Newly remodeled 65 99 320 R Ocean view, romantic 7 99 179 6+ R Secluded lodge 6 65 200 Fishing charters/cabins 8 115 235 R 1916 farmhouse 4 85 160 12+ Elegance in the mist 4 60 80 R Log cabins for 2-8 1 150 250 Central location 3 90 125 Closest to Rialto Beach 33 54 129 R Spacious, riverside 35 54 189 Twilight rooms 71 29 299 R Oceanfront cabins 5 115 185 Quillayute riverfront 2 6 12 R Shared kitchen/bath 1 100 159 Sleeps 6–8 3 75 95 Private setting 3 115 150 Private cottages 1 89 119 R River access 3 135 215 Riverfront Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome Meeting Facilities Internet Comp. Breakfast Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) # of Units Olympic Peninsula Lodging Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. Forks / La Push / Beaver CONTINUED ••• The Loft • 480 Smith Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-327-3348 • Facebook.com/TheLoftInForks 2 80 160 •• R • Three Rivers Resort & Guide Service • 7764 LaPush Rd, Forks 98331 • 360- 374-5300 • ThreeRiversResortAndGuideService.com 6 69109 • • • • • Town Motel • 1080 S. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360- 374-4115 • TownMotelForks.com 19 49 99 •• R The Cabins at Beaver Creek • 272 Rixon Rd, Sappho 98305 • 360-327-3867 • TheCabinsAtBeaverCreek.com 4 120 180 Riverside Vast & secluded Close to beaches Clean, affordable, wi-fi Trail’s End Lodging • Forks 98331 • 360- 374-6095 • 360-640-1654 165 100Close to beaches Twilight Eclipse Cabin • Forks 98331 • 360-640-0184 • 360-374-6781 1 100 140 Wolf Den Cabin Rental • 8343 La Push Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-2690 • WolfDenCabinRental.com 1 250 300 Wood Street Guesthouse • 60 Wood St, Forks 98331 • 360- 640-4469 • WoodStreetGuesthouse.com Clallam Bay / Sekiu / Neah Bay A View RV & Cabins • 92 W. Kellogg, Clallam Bay 98326 • 360-640-0686 • ClallamBay.net Linda’s Woodfired Kitchen & Apocalypto Motel • 1110 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-640-4568 • 360-640-2192 Bay Motel • 15562 HWY 112, Sekiu 98381• 360-963-2444 • sekiu_bay@yahoo.com Bullman Beach Inn • 1663 Hwy 112 W, Sekiu 98381 • 360-645-2306 • BullmanBeach.com Butler’s Motel • 910 Woodland Ave, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-640-0948 • NeahBayMotel.com Cape Resort • 1510 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2250 • 866-744-9944 • Cape-Resort.com Carol’s Tyee Motel • 1230 Bayview Ave , Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2223 Chito Beach Resort • 7639 Highway 112/Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2581 • ChitoBeach.com Curley’s Resort and Dive Center • 291 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2281 • 800-542-9680 • CurleysResort.com Hobuck Beach Resort & RV • 2726 Makah Passage Rd, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2339 • HobuckBeachResort.com Lost Resort at Lake Ozette • 20860 Hoko-Ozette Rd, Lake Ozette 98326 • 360-963-2899 • 800-950-2899 • LostResort.net Middle Point Inn • 15526 Hwy 112, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2788 • middlepointinn@gmail.com Olson’s Resort, Inc. (& RV) • 444 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2311 • Olsons-Resort.com Snow Creek Fishing Resort • Hwy 112 at MP 691, Neah Bay 98357• 360-645-2284 • 800-883-1464 • SnowCreekWa.com Straitside Resort • 241 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2100 • StraitsideResort.com The Inn at Neah Bay • 1562 Hwy 112, Sekiu 98381 • 360-374-2225 • TheInnAtNeahBay.com Van Riper’s Resort and RV • 280 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2334 • 888-462-0803 • VanRipersResort.com Winter Summer Inn B&B • 16651 Hwy 112, Clallam Bay 98326 • 360-963-2264 • WinterSummerInn.com Joyce / Port Angeles / Sequim A Hidden Haven • Port Angeles 98363 • 360-452-2719 • AHiddenHaven.com Action Property Management • 720 E Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-4737 • SunnySequim.com (call for info) Aircrest Motel • 1006 E Front St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-9255 • Aircrest.com All Aboard Caboose • 434 Bear Creek Estates Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-5864 • AllAboardCabooseInn.com All View Motel • 214 E Lauridsen, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-7779 • 888-457-7779 • AllViewMotel.com At Home/A La Maison • 240 Motor Ave, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-461-6484 • AtHome-PortAngeles.com Beach Garden Cottage • 1052 Jamestown Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-2585 • BeachGardenCottage.com Bond Ranch Retreat • 1405 Hooker Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-461-2156 • BondRanchRetreat.com Brigadoon/Sequim Vacation Rentals • 4861 Sequim-Dungeness Way, Sequim • 800-879-8859 • SequimValley.com Brigadoon Vacation Rentals, Inc. • Sequim 98382 • 360-683-2255 • 800-397-2256 • SequimRentals.com Cedarbrook Sea View Vacation Rentals • 1345 S Sequim Ave, Sequim 98382 • 800-470-8423 • CedarbrookLavender.com Chez ZigZag • 204 West 2nd St Port Angeles 98362 • 360-504-2929 • PortAngelesVacationRental.net 32 • • R Private trail • • • • Family friendly 2 75 199 •• R • Clean, central location R • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • ••• • • • ••• ••• • • ••• 7 25 55 R Juan de Fuca setting 2 95 135 Strait views 16 65 116 Restaurant, views 4 100 120 Oceanfront/kitchens 6 55 75 1 block from bay 10 88 110 R Woods setting 15 75 155 fee Across from marina 6 125 160 16+ Cozy beach cabins 20 50 100 Located on straits 26 110 200 R Oceanfront cabins 3 75 90 Private, secluded 1 135 200 16+ Strait view home 29 65 175 Located on Strait 8 85 115 R Whale watching 7 69 165 Romantic & charming 4 90 160 12+ Along the strait 16 70 180 On the water 4 75 140 12+ J Strait & river view • •• R R • Luxury seclusion •• Water views, weekly rates • •• R Budget motor inn •• Tranquil, unique ••Family-owned •• R Such a nice place ••Waterfront, 2-nite min •• • R Year-round rentals •• R • Home away from home • R R R • Fully furnished •• Water & mt. views •• Overlooks PA Harbor 7 179 309 1607002000 24 54 85 1 100 100 20 49 139 1 160 255 1 125 140 6 125 135 35 125 350 40 95 400 1 95 155 1 99 145 Clark’s Chamber Bed & Breakfast • 322 Clark Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4431 • Olypen.com/clacha Colette’s Bed & Breakfast • 339 Finn Hall Rd, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-9197 • Colettes.com Days Inn • 1510 E Front St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-4015 • DaysInn.com Days Inn & Suites Sequim • 1095 E. Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-1775 • DaysInn.com Discovery Lodging • 345 Heron Cove Rd, P A 98363 • 877-337-9090 • DiscoveryLodging.com Discovery View Cottage • 71 Bluff Rd, Sequim, 98382 • 360-681-0550 • Home.Earthlink.net/~lucybailey Domaine Madeleine Bed & Breakfast • 146 Wildflower Ln, PA 98362 • 457-4174 • 888-811-8376 • DomaineMadeleine.com Dungeness Barn House Bed Breakfast • 42 Marine Dr, Sequim 98382 • 360-582-1663 • DungenessBarnhouse.com Dungeness Bay Cottages • 140 Marine Dr, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-3013 • 888-683-3013 • DungenessBay.com Dungeness Beach Retreat • Sequim 98382 • 888-409-7760 • DungenessBeachRetreat.com Econo Lodge of Sequim • 801 E. Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-7113 • SequimEconolodge.com Eden by the Sea B & B • 1027 Finn Hall Rd, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-6021 • EdenByTheSea.net Elwha Ranch Bed & Bath • 905 Herrick Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-457-6540 • ElwhaRanch.com Fairmount Motel • 1137 Hwy 101 W, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-452-1627 Fernhaven Cottage • Port Angeles 98363 • 360-461-6484 • FernhavenCottage.com Fern Hollow • 1195 Taylor Cutoff, Sequim 98382 • 360-504-2323 • FernHollowVenue.com Five SeaSuns Bed & Breakfast • 1006 S Lincoln St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-8248 • 800-708-0777 • SeaSuns.com Flagstone Motel • 415 E First St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-9494 • 888-304-3465 • FlagstoneMotel.net George Washington Inn • 939 Finn Hall Rd, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-5207 • GeorgeWashingtonInn.com GreenHouse Inn by the Bay • 630 Marine Dr, Sequim 98382 • 360-504-2489 • GreenHouseByTheBay.com Hiker’s Delight • Wasankari Rd, Port Angeles 98383 • 360-531-0199 • VRBO.com/405369 Hillside Haven • 1276 Atterberry Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-1580 • Hillside-Haven.com Holiday Inn Express Suites & Conference Ctr. • 1441 E. Washington, Sequim • 360-681-8756 • hieSequim.com Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome Meeting Facilities Internet Comp. Breakfast Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) # of Units Olympic Peninsula Lodging Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. •• • •Historic farm 5 150 395 •• •• Oceanfront 10 acres 109 69 199 •• • • • • • Centrally located 60 69 159 • • • • •• • Quiet & tranquil 6 150 500 • • • • • • Waterfront property 2 69150 •• R R Water & beach view 5 150310 • •• Romantic gardens 2 155 195 • • R R • Waterfront setting 6 185 215 •• Kitchen, private beach 1 175 300 •• R Beachfront 43 60 169 • •free R • Mini-golf 4 160 195 • • • 16 Spectacular views 3 110 165 • • Glacier mountain view 13 59 99 ••• By airport 2 65 135 • • • Peaceful country setting 10 350 450 • • • R • Private estate 5 125 169 • • R • Water/mountain views 45 45 139 ••• • Economy hotel 5 235 350 •• • R • • Majestic & peaceful 4 160 215 • • • 14 Waterfront, mtn views 1 1751050 •• Water, mtn views 1 100 100 • Scenic retreat, 2-nite min 77 110 300 • • • • • • Rooftop garden 4 90 90 + + Holiday Lodge • 1414 E First St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-9201 Indian Valley Motel • 235471 Highway 101 West, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3266 • GrannysCafe.net •••••• ••• • 13 110 275 • • • R • Waterfront, kayaks 1 100 140 •• R Water or mt views 2 85 95 •Farm house 1 89 125 •• Long term rental only 113 26 75 • • • •• •Family-oriented 1 179 225 • • • • • • Beach elegance 1 3001500 • Private lake cabin 52 115 287 •• R • Historic lodge 1 100 100 •10 Fully furnished, patio 27 65 160 • • • R Rustic family resort 5 189 469 • • • R R • • Romantic fireplace suites 7 75 175 • • R R 1905 restored Victorian 1 225 275 • Lavender farm & lodging 2 Call Call • •NW native art & culture 6 55 125 Family-oriented John Wayne’s Waterfront Resort • 2634 W. Sequim Bay Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-3853 • JohnWaynesWaterfrontResort.com 9 80189 R Peaceful water views Juan de Fuca Cottages & Suites • 182 Marine Dr, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4433 • JuanDeFuca.com Karen’s Guest Cottage • 240 Marine Dr, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4943 • KarensGuestCottages.com Kinderfarm Vacation Rentals • 1074 Hooker Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-7397 • KinderFarm.com Kiwi West Vacation Rental • 931 W 12th St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-3520 • 888-711-KIWI (5494) • KiwiWest.com KOA Kampground of Port Angeles/Sequim • 80 O’Brien Rd, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-5916 • PortAngelesKOA.com La Place Sur La Mer • 2031 Place Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-565-8029 • MagicalBeach.com Lake Crescent Cabin • Port Angeles 98363 • LakeCrescentCabin.com Lake Crescent Lodge • 416 Lake Crescent Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3211 • 888-723-7127 Lightkeeper’s Cottage • 206 Carlsborg Rd, Carlsborg 98324 • 360-681-2055 • TheLightkeepersCottage.com Log Cabin Resort • 3183 E Beach Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3325 Lost Mountain Lodge • 303 Sunny View Dr, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-2431 • LostMountainLodge.com Michael’s Inn • 604 W 8th St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-3027 • PtAngeles.com/michaelsinn Nelson’s Duckpond & Lavender Farm • 73 Humble Hill Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-7727 • NelsonsDuckpond.com Northwest Manor B&B • 1320 Marie View Dr, PA 98363 • 360-452-5839 • 888-229-7052 • NorthwestManor.com 33 + Port Angeles Inn • 111 E 2nd St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-9285 • 800-421-0706 • PortAngelesInn.com Purple Haze Lavender Farm House • 180 Bell Bottom Rd, Sequim 98382 • 888-852-6560 • PurpleHazeLavender.com Quality Inn & Suites, Sequim • 134 River Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-2800 • SQIS.net Quality Inn Uptown • 101 E 2nd St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-9434 • 800-858-3812 • QualityInnPortAngeles.com Red Caboose Getaway Bed & Breakfast • 24 Old Coyote Way, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-7350 • RedCabooseGetaway.com Red Lion Hotel • 221 N Lincoln St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-9215 • 800-RED-LION • RedLion.com/portangeles Riverside House • 481 Riverside Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-582-0339 Riverside Retreat • 14 Riverside Rd, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-683-2255 • 800-397-2256 • SequimRentals.com Riviera Inn • 535 E Front St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-417-3955 • 877-766-8350 • RivieraInn.net Royal Victorian • 521 E First St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-8400 • 866-452-8401 • RoyalVictorian.net Sea Cliff Gardens • 397 Monterra Dr, Port Angeles 98362 • 800-880-1332 • SeaCliffGardens.com Sequim Bay Lodge • 268522 Hwy 101, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-0691 • 800-622-0691 • SequimBayLodge.com Sequim Valley Vacation Rentals • 131 Wilcox Ln, Sequim 98382 • 800-879-8859 • SequimValley.com Sequim West Inn • 740 W. Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4144 • 800-528-4527 • SequimWestInn.com Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort • 12076 Sol Duc Hot Springs Rd, PA 98363 • 360-327-3583 • 866-4solduc • VisitSolDuc.com Sportsmen Motel • 2909 Hwy 101 E, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-6196 • SportsmenMotel.com Sundowner Motel • 364 W. Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-5532 • 800-325-6966 • SequimSundowner.com Sunset Marine Resort • 40 Buzzard Ridge Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-591-4303 • SunsetMarineResort.com Super 8 Motel • 2104 E First St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-8401 • 800-800-8000 • Super8.com The Downtown Hotel • 101 1/2 E Front St, Port Angeles 98362 • 866-688-8600 • PortAngelesDowntownHotel.com The Harborview Vacation Rental • Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-6014 • 888-233-9648 • TheHarborview.net The Lodge Bed and Breakfast • 660 Evergreen Farm Way, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-3100 • LodgeAtSherwood.com Toad Lily House International Hostel • 105 E 5th St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-797-3797 • ToadLilyHouse.com Traveler’s Motel • 1133 E First St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-2303 • 866-452-2301 • TravelersMotel.net Whiskey Creek Beach Resort • 1385 Whiskey Creek Beach Rd, Joyce 98343 • 360-928-3489 Willams Manor • 4043 Sequim-Dungeness Way, Sequim 98382 • 360-504-2512 • WilliamsManor-Sequim.com Port Townsend A Bungalow on the Bluff • 303 Fillmore St, Port Townsend 98368 • 800-385-1238 • PortTownsendGetaway.com A Garden Cottage • 112 Umitilla Ave, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-643-3210 • GardenCottageGetaway.com A Suite at the Fountain • 914 Washington St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-643-1370 • FountainSuite.com Aladdin Motor Inn • 2333 Washington St, PT 98368 • 360-385-3747 • 800-281-3747 • AladdinMotorInnPT.com Ann Starrett Mansion • 744 Clay St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-3205 • 800-321-0644 • StarrettMansion.com Bartlett House Cottage • 314 Polk Street, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-381-0395 • BartlettHouseCottagePT.com Belmont, The • 925 Water St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-3007 • TheBelmontPT.com Big Red Barn • 309 V St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-774-0213 • BigRedBarnGetaway.com Bishop Victorian Hotel, The • 714 Washington St, PT 98368 • 360-385-6122 • 800-824-4738 • BishopVictorian.com 34 Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome Internet 1 4251400 105119 209 3 99 195 50 79 99 1 285 325 Comp. Breakfast Joyce / Port Angeles / Sequim continued Olympic Foothills Lodge • Port Angeles 98363 • 206-407-8039 • OlympicFoothillsLodge.com Olympic Lodge • 140 Del Guzzi Dr, Pt.. Angeles 98362 • 800-600-2993 • OlympicLodge.com Olympic View Cabins • 3432 O’Brien Rd, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-7222 • BestofNorthwest.com Olympic View Inn • 830 W. Washington St, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4195 • OlympicViewInn.com Pacific Manor • 131 E 1st St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-912-2868 • ViginiaSouthmayd@yahoo.com Meeting Facilities Rate Range (Max.) # of Units Rate Range (Min.) Olympic Peninsula Lodging Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. • • Slow down... rejuvenate • • •• • Casual elegance •• R • Vacation rentals • • • • Newly renovated •• Luxury, historic, romantic 24 59 175 •••Great views 1 245 260 •• • • 2-night minimum 60 90 200 •• • • R • • 2011 Platinum Award 35 85 299 ••• R Convenient location 6 175 210 • •• R • Unique B&B experience 186109 259 • • • • • • • Waterfront location 2 120 125 • • R R • Luxury in the country 1 150250 •10 • Luxury in the country 38 79 169 • •• • • Olympic mt. views 20 49 129 • ••• Clean, comfortable 5 145 265 • • •• Victorian oceanfront 54 55 199 • • • • • • • Quiet forest setting 26 90 350 •• R • Vacation rentals 36 54 129 •• • Unique rooms 33 147 310 • R • • Hot springs in ONP 16 50 90 • Close to town 32 40 129 •• R Newly refurbished 8 99 300 •• fee R Kayaks, waterfront 63 65 169 • • • • • • Economy motel 17 45 120 ••European motel 1 160 170 •• Water view & peaceful 3 125 125 • • R R • Relaxing & luxurious 16 20 60 • • 12 • Central location 11 39 100 •Economy motel 8 70 80 • fee Rustic resort 1 •Bed & breakfast + + + •12 • Water views ••Luxury cottage ••Downtown, kitchen • •• R • View of bay •• • 1 Victorian mansion •View, private entrance • • • Classic old hotel •• R • Romantic getaway 16 120 245 • • • • R 1 1 Distinctive suites 1 175 175 1 145 190 1 150 250 30 60 155 8 85 129 1 89 179 4 59 149 1 195 + Blue Gull Inn B&B • 1310 Clay St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-3241 • 888-700-0205 • BlueGullinn.com Comfortable Guest Suite • 3122 Haines St, Port Townsend 98368 · 805-801-9657 · AirBnB.com/rooms/1123497 Commanders Beach House • 400 Hudson St, PT 98368 • 360-385-1778 • CommandersBeachHouse.com Cozy Home • 3253 Haines St, Port Townsend 98368 · 360-385-1173 · AirBnB.com/rooms/460051 Cozy Room Uptown • Garfield St, Port Townsend 98368 · 360-821-1360 · AirBnB.com/rooms/652925 Dell’s Guesthouse at North Beach • 510 56th St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-3783 • delnorthbeach@olympus.net Fort Worden State Park Conference Center • 210 Battery Way, PT 98368 • 360-344-4400 • Parks.Wa.gov Hammond House Cottage • 834 Pierce St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-6269 • HammondHouseCottage.com Harborside Inn • 330 Benedict St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-7909 • 800-942-5960 • Harborside-Inn.com Holcomb Hideaway • 1823 Holcomb, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-531-0611 • HomeAway.com/903721 Hubers Inn B&B • 1421 Landes St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-3904 • HubersInn.com Inn at McCurdy House • 405 Taylor St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-4824 • InnAtMcCurdyHouse.com Inn at Waterfront Place • 632 A Waterfront Place, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-6957 • InnAtWaterfrontPlace.com Katie’s Kottage • 475 W St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-8261 • KatiesKottage.info Manresa Castle • 7th & Sheridan St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-5750 • 800-732-1281 • ManresaCastle.com Morgan Hill Getaways • 606 Roosevelt St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-2536 • 888-490-9070 • MorganHillGetaways.com Old Consulate • 313 Walker, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-6753 • 800-300-6753 • OldConsulate.com Palace Hotel • 1004 Water St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-0773 • 800-962-0741 • PalaceHotelPT.com Pilot’s Seaside Cottage • 327 Jackson St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-531-3968• PilotsCottage.com Port Townsend Inn • 2020 Washington St, PT 98368 • 360-385-2211 • 800-216-4985 • PortTownsendInn.com Quimper Inn • 1306 Franklin St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-1060 • 800-557-1060 • QuimperInn.com Rainshadow Tourist Home • 609 58th St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-531-0022 • RainshadowPT.com Ravenscroft Inn B&B • 533 Quincy St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-205-2147 • 855-290-8840 • RavensCroftInn.com Sea Loft • 306 Lincoln St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-1626 • VRBO.com/406489 Swan Hotel, The • 222 Monroe St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-1718 • 800-824-4738 • TheSwanHotel.com Takaki House B&B • 1617 Washington St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-9784 • TakakiHouse.com The LookOut • 419 Lawrence St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-774-1904 • TheLookoutPT.com Thornton House B&B • 1132 Garfield St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-6670 • ThorntonHousePT.com Tides Inn • 1807 Water St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-0595 • 800-822-8696 • Tides-Inn.com Turtle Island View Room • 333 Fir St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-531-0996 • AirBnB.com/rooms/522201 Washington Hotel • 825 Washington St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-774-0213 • AccommodationsAndMore.com Water Street Hotel • 635 Water St, PT 98368 • 360-385-5467 • 800-735-9810 • WaterStreetHotelPortTownsend.com Adelma Beach Cabin • 262 Adelma Beach Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-774-0213 • AdelmaBeach.com Aerie House • 223 Aerie Ln, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-531-0072 • VacationHomeRentals.com/59266 Alegria Guest House • 4934 SR20, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-3695 Amber Lights B&B • 4042 Hastings Ave W, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-390-5712 • AmberLightsBedAndBreakfast.com An Inn Between • 5825 Old Gardiner Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-8125 • AnInnBetween.com Arcadia West Guest Nest • 389A Arcadia West, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-381-5099 • VRBO.com/268004 A Wolves’ Den • 269 N Jacob Miller Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-316-9174 • Winterchill-Farm.com Bay Cottage • 4346 S. Discovery Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-2035 • BayCottageGetaway.com 35 Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome ••• • •• R Home away from home 4 99 235 • • • 6 B&B by the beach 1 60 80 ••Quiet, comfortable 1 75 120 •• 1 120 140 • • • • Close to trails & beach 37 190 510 • • • R • Houses: 1–11 bdrms 1 60 65 •Sauna 63 79 180 • • • • R • • Water view–all rooms 1 150 185 • •• Waterview, ext. hot tub 3 145 220 • • • • R Weekly rates 3 120 175 • •10 • Private, relaxing retreat 1 145 165 •• R Waterfront apartment 1 65 95 •• Garden setting 41 109 229 • • • • R • Full service hotel 2 75 200 • • • • • Uptown views 8 110 225 • • • 14 R Historic mansion 19 59 289 • • • • • Victorian hotel 1 140 220 • • •Nautical setting 36 55 249 • •• R • • Motel near water 4 98 160 • •12 Views, quiet 1 75 75 ••• N. Beach, Fort Worden 8 125 250 • • • 12 R Lg, modern, Uptown 1 105 150 ••Ocean view 13 100 185 •• R 1 • Cozy, seaside 1 100 125 • •• R Gallery, private getaway 1 150 150 • •Private, view, fireplace 3 155 185 • •Hist.Victorian farmhouse 43 59 269 • • • • R • • Water view 1 80 80 • R R Quiet, unbeatable view 4 115 180 ••1890s restored 16 55 175 ••Historic waterfront 6 99 140 14+ Great breakfast 1 70 85 + + + + + Brinnon / Quilcene / Port Ludlow / Port hadlock / Marrowstone IsLAND / Gardiner / Discovery Bay Meeting Facilities Internet Comp. Breakfast Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) # of Units Olympic Peninsula Lodging Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 • • • • • • 179 189 R On beach; Open May-Sept 100 125 R Quiet, water view 100 150 Water & mtn. view 125 145 Elegant forest retreat 119 179 R Waterfront 150 175 Resort living 125 175 R Luxury cabin retreat 115 160 Beautiful beach access • • •• • • • • • • • •• Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome Meeting Facilities Internet Comp. Breakfast Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) # of Units Olympic Peninsula Lodging Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. Brinnon / Quilcene / Port Ludlow / Port hadlock / Marrowstone IsLAND / Gardiner / Discovery Bay CONTinued •••• • • • •• ••• • •• • • • •• • ••• • • •• • • ••••• •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • ••• •• • • • ••• • • • • Beach Cottages on Marrowstone • 10 Beach Dr, Nordland 98358 • 800-871-3077 • BeachCottageGetaway.com 8 90 250 Private beach resort Beach Getaway on Oak Bay • 101 Oak Rd, Port Hadlock 98339 • 360-437-7791 • BeachGetawayOnOakBay.com 1 150 300 R Beach house Cabins at Treefrog Woods • 1280 Cape George Rd, PT 98368 • 360-379-0906• PeninsulaSportsman.com 3 125 150 R Private cabins Cabin on the Canal • Near Pleasnt Harbor Marina, Brinnon 98320 • 206-782-3868 • CabinOnTheCanal.com 1 140 140 Hood Canal beach access Chevy Chase Beach Cabins • 3710 S. Discovery Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-1270 • ChevyChaseBeachCabins.com 7 110 300 R Private beach Chimacum Ridge Lodge • 1505 Center Rd, Chimacum 98325 • 877-360-6224 • ChimacumRidgeLodge.com 1 175 175 R R Mountain view Cottage on Discovery Bay • 4394 Discovery Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-774-0213 • AccommodationsAndMore.com 1 145 145 R View of bay Cove RV Park & Country Store • 303075 Highway 101, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4723 • CoveRV.com 1 60 60 2-night minimum Crow’s Nest Cabin • 5073 Flagler Rd, Nordland 98358 • 360-385-4920 • PTGetaways.com 1 125 150 Private beach Dabob Bay Cottage • 840 Piper Rd, Quilcene 98376 • 360-765-3947 • DabobBayCottage.com 1 115 150 Private beach, boating Elk Meadows • 3485 Dosewallips Rd, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4886 • ElkMeadowsWa.com 5 105 140 14+Mt view– riverfront Fairmount Beach House • 1071 Fairmount Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-2480 • VacationHomeRentals.com/41811 1 140 160 R Private beach Fort Flagler State Park Retreat Center • 10541 Flagler Rd, Nordland 98358 • 360-385-3701 • Parks.Wa.gov 5 91 177 R Can reserve online Great Escape R&R • Near South Point Road, Port Ludlow 98365 • 206-226-4049 • FishTalesVacationRentals.com 1 275 450 R Beachfront, sleeps 12 Hadlock Motel • 181 Chimacum Rd, Port Hadlock 98339 • 360-385-3111 • 888-360-3111 • HadlockMotel.com 18 70 100 Heart of Port Hadlock Harbor House • 309257 Hwy 101, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4064 • 360-951-5366 2 75 100 R Waterfront Houseboats4Two • 308913 Hwy 101, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-3440 • 800-966-5942 • Houseboats4two.com 4 195 265 Romantic getaway Kathy’s Place at Discovery Bay • 961 Fairmont Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-344-4218 • VRBO.com/480389 1 100 115 On the beach Mount Walker Inn • PO Box 144, 61 Maple Grove Rd, Quilcene 98376 • 360-765-3410 • MountWalkerInn.com 12 65 105 fee Peaceful escape Olympic Vacation Rentals • 57 E Arden St, Port Hadlock 98339 • 360-301-1344 • OlympicVacationRental.weebly.com 3 85 225 Near Port Townsend Paradise Bay Chalet • 3491 Paradise Bay Rd, Port Ludlow 98365 • 888-399-6533 • BayRental.info 1 50 195 Private beach cabin Pleasant Harbor Marina House • 308913 Hwy 101, Pleasant Harbor Marina, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4611 • PleasantHarborMarina.com 3 100150 Marina view, quiet Port Ludlow Vacation Rentals • Admiralty I Condos, Port Ludlow 98365 • 206-992-6036 • PortLudlowVacationRentals.com 2 250 350 Beachfront Protection Bluff Retreat • 780 McMinn, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-7459 • AirBnB.com/rooms/185295 1 140 190 R Waterfront, eagles,sunsets Solstice Farm B&B • 6503 Beaver Valley Rd, Chimacum 98325 • 360-732-0174 • SolsticeFarmStay.com 2 115 115 Working farm The Resort at Port Ludlow • One Heron Rd, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-437-7000 • 877-805-0868 • PortLudlowResort.com 45 99 399 R Water view/golf/marina Triton Cove Beach Home • Brinnon 98320 • 253-820-0243 • TritonCoveBeachHome.com 1 120 260 Peaceful beach retreat Windermere Vacation Rentals • PO Box 770, Brinnon 98320 • 888-796-3450 • VacationHomesOnHoodCanal.com 12 99 325 R Hood Canal waterfront Zen River Retreat • 423 Lords Lake Loop, Quilcene 98376 • 360-316-9656 • ZenRiverRetreat.com 2 175 225 Restorative guest retreat Shelton Mason County •• • ••• •• • • 28 65 86 •• • • Refurbished, very clean Blue Heron Resort Condominiums • 6520 E Hwy 106, Union 98592 • 360-898-3123 • BlueHeronCondos.com Cady Lake Manor • 1471 NE Dewatto Rd, Tahuya 98588 • 360-372-2673 • CadyLake.com 4 125 195 • • • • • • Casually elegant lodge City Center Best Rates Motel • 128 E Alder St, Shelton 98584 • 360-432-9653 • CityCenterBestRatesMotel.net 13 45 71 ••Lowest rates Creekside Inn • 27131 N Hwy 101, Shelton 98584 • 360-877-9686 4 65 95 • • Comfortable Glen Ayr Waterfront Resort • 25381 N Hwy 101 Hoodsport 98548 • 360-877-9522 • GlenAyr.com 14 79 179 • • • • • • Beach, boating, relaxation Harmony Hill Retreat Center • 7362 E State Rt 106, Union 98592 • 360-898-2363 • HarmonyHill.org 19 80 129 • • • • • • Tranquil setting, gardens Lake Cushman Resort • 4621 N Lake Cushman Rd, Hoodsport 98548 • 360-877-9630 • LakeCushman.com 12 65 165 •• Mountain view 36 A Lighthouse on Hammersley B&B • 292 E Libby Rd, Shelton 98584 • 360-427-1107 • LighthouseOnHam.com Alderbrook Resort & Spa • 7101 WA 106, Union 98592 • 360-898-2200 • AlderbrookResort.com Allyn House Inn • 18350 State Rt 3, Allyn 98524 • 360-535-2198 • AllynHouseInn.com Belfair Motel • 23322 NE State Rt 3, Belfair 98528 • 360-275-4485 • BelfairMotel.net 4 135 155 Peaceful & private 77 149 329 Getaway from everyday 1 129 189 1889 historic home Quinault / Amanda Park Falls Creek Campground • 380 S Shore Rd, Quinault 98575 • 360-288-2900 • 800-562-6672 • OlympicNationalParks.com Gatton Creek Campground • 457 S Shore Rd, Quinault 98575 • 360-288-2900 • 800-562-6672 • OlympicNationalParks.com Quinault River Inn • 8 River Dr, Amanda Park 98526 • 360-288-2237 • 800-410-2237 • QuinaultRiverInn.com Rain Forest Resort Village • 516 S Shore Rd, Quinault 98575 • 360-288-2535 • 800-255-6936 • RainForestResort.com Willaby Creek Campground • 372 S Shore Rd, Quinault 98575 • 360-288-2900 • 800-562-6672 • OlympicNationalParks.com Forks / La Push / Beaver Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Internet Comp. Breakfast Children Welcome Meeting Facilities Pool / Swimming Pets Handicap Accesible Showers Toilets Dump Station Pull-through • • • • Rustic, beach views • • •• • Golf course now open • • • • Shellfish,rent kayaks,scuba • • • Private beach • • • • • All season comfort, charm • • • • • • Luxurious lodge • • • • • Convenient downtown loc • • • • Bt launch, store, beach • • • • • Peaceful, secluded • • • • • • Affordable, clean • • • • Beautiful, waterfront Laundry Rate Range (Min.) Rate Range (Max.) Hook-ups Olympic Peninsula RV/Camp Guide Rate Range (Max.) # of Units 4 65 85 188 85 509 4 70 110 1 175 195 13 99 245 4 95 195 54 53 96 5 60 105 15 60 120 39 55 70 8 104 115 Lilliwaup Motel • 28621 N Hwy 101, Lilliwaup 98555 • 360-877-0002 Little Creek Casino Resort • W 91 State Rt 108, Shelton 98584 • 360-427-7711 • Little-Creek.com Mike’s Beach Resort • 38470 N Hwy 101, Lilliwaup 98555 • 360-877-5324 • MikesBeachResort.com Pirate’s Cove Caboose • 202 E Pirates Creek Rd, Shelton 98584 • 360-569-2799 • GreatGetaways.com/Caboose Robin Hood Village • 6780 E State Rt 106, Union 98592 • 360-898-2163 • RobinHoodVillage.com Selah Inn • 130 Dulalip Landing, Belfair 98528 • 360-275-0916 • SelahInn.com Shelton Inn Motel • 628 W Railroad Ave, Shelton 98584 • 360-426-4468 • SheltonInn.com Summertide Resort & Marina • 15781 NE North Shore Rd, Tahuya 98588 • 360-275-9313 • SummertideResort.com Sunrise Motel & Dive Resort • 24520 N Hwy 101, Hoodsport 98548 • 360-877-5301• MyWeb.HCC.net/Sunrise Super 8 Motel • 2943 Northview Cir, Shelton 98584 • 360-426-1654 • Super8Shelton.com The Waterfront at Potlatch • 21660 N Hwy 101, Hoodsport 98548 • 360-877-9422 • TheWaterfrontatPotlatch.com Rate Range (Min.) # of Sites Olympic Peninsula Lodging Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. • • •• • • •• • •• • •• ••• • • •• 31 21 30 15 21 30 5 23 27 Easy 101 access 31 30 30 Rainforest escape 31 21 30 • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • •• • • •• • • • • • • • • • • •• • • •• • •• 3 1525•• R 82 14 14 • • Bear Creek Campground (DNR) • Hwy. 101 N. Milepost 206 14 Hiking trail to river Bear Creek Motel & RV Park • 205860 Hwy. 101 W, Beaver 98305 • 360- 327-3660 • HungryBearCafeMotel.com 18 25 25 R Centrally located Bogachiel State Park • 185983 Hwy. 101 S, • 360-374-6356 • Parks.Wa.gov 42 22 38 Bogachiel riverfront Copper Mine Bottom Campground (DNR) • Hwy 101, Milepost 147, Hoh Clearwater Mainline 10 Boat launch Cottonwood Campground (DNR) • West on Oil City Rd 2.3 mi, left on H-4060 (gravel) 9 Boat launch Cycle Camp • 1071 Mora Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-8665 • RainforestRun.com 10 15 Camp kitchen Forks 101 RV Park • 901 S. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-5073 • ForksRVpark.com 35 60 R Free wi-fi Graves Creek Campground (ONP) • 360-288-2444 • NPS.gov/olym 30 12 12 Hard Rain Cafe & RV Park • 5763 Upper Hoh Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-9288 • HardRainCafe.com 13 20 30 R Rafting, kayaking Hoh Campground (ONP) • Upper Hoh Rd • 360-565-3130 • 360-374-6925 • NPS.gov/olym 88 12 12 Year-round Hoh Oxbow Campground (DNR) • Hwy. 101 N. Milepost 176/177, between road & river 7 Boat launch Huckleberry Lodge • 1171 Big Pine Way, Forks 98331 • 360-374-4090 • HuckleberryForks.com 3 24 24 Hot tub, fire pit Kalaloch Campground (ONP) • 35 miles South on 101 from Forks • 360-962-2030 • 800-365-2267 • NPS.gov/olym 170 14 18 Ocean frontage Klahanie Campground (ONF) • 5 miles from Forks & Hwy 101 on FS Road 29 • 360-374-7566 • FS.usda.gov/olympic 20 10 River sites Klahowya Campground (ONF) • Hwy 101, near mile post 212 • 360-374-7566 • 360-374-6522 55 17 2 1 Lg RV & river sites Lake Pleasant Mobile Home & RV Park • 200021 Hwy 101, Beaver 98305 • 360- 327-0714 • LakePleasantRV.info 28 25 255 Close to lake Minnie Peterson Campground (DNR) • Upper Hoh Rd 8 Rainforest Mora Campground (ONP) • 2 mi from Rialto Beach • 360-565-3130 • 360-374-5460 • NPS.gov/olym 94 12 12 Near Rialto Beach Quileute Oceanside Resort • 330 Ocean Dr, LaPush 98350 • 360-374-5267 • QuileuteOceanside.com 66 27 40 R Oceanfront Riverview RV Park • 33 Mora Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-3398 • OlympicAnglers.com 24 12 35 Spacious & friendly Sol Duc Cabin Fever • 198 Shuwah Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-6481 • SolDucCabinFever.com Sol Duc Campground (ONP) • Along Sol Duc River • 360-565-3130 • NPS.gov/olym 37 River access Along Sol Duc R. Pool / Swimming Pets Handicap Accesible Showers Laundry Toilets Dump Station Pull-through Hook-ups Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) # of Sites Olympic Peninsula RV/Camp Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. Forks / La Push / Beaver CONTINUED • • • • R Riverside Three Rivers Resort & Guide Service • 7764 LaPush Rd, Forks 98331• 360- 374-5300 • ThreeRiversResortAndGuideService.com191418• • •• • • fee Full service resort Upper Clearwater Campground (DNR) • Hwy 101, Milepost 147 6 •Primitive Willoughby Creek (DNR) • Upper Hoh Rain Forest (day-use site only) 3•Self-cont. RVs only South Fork Hoh Campground (DNR) 6 Rainforest The Ultimate Camping Trip • 383 Leyendecker Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-2690 • DriftBoatsUCanRent.com 3 20 125 Yahoo Lake Campground (DNR) • From Upper Clearwater Camp C-3000 Rd, C-3001 Rd 3 Primitive Clallam Bay / Sekiu / Neah Bay A View Mobile Park • 92 W. Kellogg, Clallam Bay 98326• 360-640-0686 • ClallamBay.net • • •• •• Juan de Fuca setting 32 25 25 •• •• • • R Peaceful/by airstrip 50 30 30 • •• •• Woods setting 15 30 • • • 1 block from ocean 10 30 30 • • • •• Oceanfront 30 15 15 • • •Private, secluded 662030•• •• • •• Juan de Fuca setting 14 10 10 • • • R Easy lake access 21 28 34 • • • • • R Quiet, friendly 65 17 25 •• •• • • R Moorage, scuba 60 16 29 • • • • • Right on water 26 25 25 • • • • • Near boat launch 5 10 25 Angler’s Hideaway • #12 Park Loop Dr. on Airport Rd, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2750 • AnglersHideaway.com Cape Resort • 1510 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2250 • Cape-Resort.com Hide-Away RV Park • 814 Hobuck Rd, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-640-1809 • Burleys@centurytel.net Hobuck Beach Resort • 2726 Makah Passage Rd, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2339 • HobuckBeachResort.com Lost Resort at Lake Ozette • 20860 Hoko-Ozette Rd, Lake Ozette 98326 • 800-950-2899 • LostResort.net Olson’s Resort, Inc. (& RV) • 444 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2311 • Olsons-Resort.com Ozette National Park Campground • 21261 Hoko-Ozette Rd, Clallam Bay 98326 • 360-963-2725 • NPS.gov/olym Sam’s RV Park • 17053 Highway 112, Clallam Bay 98326 • 360-963-2402 • SamsRVpark.com Snow Creek Fishing Resort • Hwy 112 at MP 691, Neah Bay 98357 • 800-883-1464 • SnowCreekWa.com Van Riper’s Resort & RV • 280 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2334 • 888-462-0803 • VanRipersResort.com Village RV Park, The • 1184 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-640-4113 • Monthly rate $375 Joyce / Port Angeles / Sequim • •• • •• Quiet, clean Conestoga Quarters RV Park • 40 Sieberts Creek Rd & Hwy 101, P A 98362 • 800-808-4637• ConestogaQuarters.com 3412 25 • • •• • •• Great base camp Crescent Beach & RV Park • 2860 Crescent Beach Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 866-690-3344 • Olypen.com/crescent 60 • • •• • fee Sand beach Dungeness Forks Campground • Palo Alto Rd, 6 mi, 2880 1 mi, Sequim • 360-765-2200 • FS.usda.gov/Olympic 10 14 14 • • • No RVs Dungeness Recreation Area • 554 Voice of America, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-5847 • www.Clallam.net/CountyParks 66 20 23 • • • • • R Beautiful waterview Elwha Dam RV Park • 47 Lower Dam Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 877-435-9421• ElwhaDamRVpark.com 40 21 35 • • •• • •• Peaceful, wooded Gilgal Oasis RV Park • 400 South Brown Rd, Sequim 98382 • 888-445-4251 • GilgalOasisRVpark.com 28 30 40 • • •• • •• Newest RV park Harrison Beach Campground • 299 Harrison Beach Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3006 30 5 25 • • •Private beach John Wayne’s Waterfront Resort • 2634 W Sequim Bay Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-3853 • JohnWaynesWaterfrontResort.com 432842• • •• • • R Quiet waterfront view KOA Kampground of Port Angeles/Sequim • 80 O’Brien Rd, PA 98362 • 360-457-5916 • PortAngelesKOA.com 113 26 75 • • • •• •• •Family-oriented 40 22 40 • • • •• • R Rustic family resort Log Cabin Resort • 3183 East Beach Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3325 • LogCabinResort.net Olympic Nat’l Park - Altair Campground • In ONP - Elwha Valley, PA 98362 • 360-565-3130 • NPS.gov/olym 30 12 12 • • Olympic Nat’l Park - Elwha Campground • In ONP - Elwha Valley, PA 98362 • 360-565-3130 • NPS.gov/olym 40 12 12 • • Olympic Nat’l Park - Fairholme Campground • In ONP - Lake Crescent, PA 98362 • 360-565-3130 • NPS.gov/olym 88 12 12 • • • Olympic Nat’l Park - Heart o’ the Hills Campground • Hurricane Ridge Rd, PA 98362 • 360-565-3130 • NPS.gov/olym 105 12 12 • • Olympic Paradise • 137 Pierson Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-1264 • OlympicParadise.com 10 30 40 • • • •• • •• Lake & nature trails Rainbow’s End RV Park • 261831 Hwy. 101, Sequim 98382 • 877-683-3863 • RainbowsEndRVpark.com 42 30 33 • • • •• • •• Wi-Fi /dog park Salt Creek Recreation Area • 3506 Camp Hayden Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3441• www.Clallam.net/CountyParks 90 18 24 • • • • • • R Water view Salt Creek RV & Golf • 53802 Hwy 112, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-2488 • Olypen.com/scrv 65 15 24 • • • •• • • R Golf/clubhouse Al’s RV Park • 521 North Lee Creek, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-9844 34 18 28 50 38 Sequim Bay State Park • 269035 Hwy 101, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4235 • Parks.Wa.gov Sequim West Inn • 740 W. Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4144 • SequimWestInn.com Shadow Mountain Campground • 232951 Hwy 101 W, Port Angeles 98363 • 877-928-3043 • ShadowMt.com Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort • 12076 Sol Duc Hot Springs Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 866-4solduc • VisitSolDuc.com View Vista Park • 1434 View Vista Park, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-0950 • ViewVistaPark@iCloud.com Whiskey Creek Beach Resort • 1385 Whiskey Creek Beach Rd, Port Angeles, 98363 • 360-928-3489 Pool / Swimming Pets Handicap Accesible Showers Laundry Toilets Dump Station Pull-through Hook-ups Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) # of Sites Olympic Peninsula RV/Camp Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. • • • • •• Boat launch/moorage 27 32 46 • • •• •• 30 or 50 amp 40 22 35 •• •• • •• Beautiful mt. view 17 26 35 ••• • R • Hot springs in ONP 5 25 350 •• R Quiet Strait view 30 100170 • • •fee No camp,cabins only 65 20 28 Port Townsend Fort Townsend State Park • 1370 Old Fort Townsend Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-3595 • Parks.Wa.gov Fort Worden State Park • 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-344-4431 • Parks.Wa.gov Jefferson County Fair Grounds • 4907 Landes St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-1013 • JeffCoFairGrounds.com Point Hudson Marina & RV Park • 103 Hudson St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-2828 • PortofPT.com Brinnon / Quilcene / Port Ludlow / Port Hadlock Collins Campground • Duckabush Rd • 360-765-2200 • FS.usda.gov/Olympic Cove RV Park & Country Store • 303075 Highway 101, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4723 • CoveRV.com Dosewallips State Park • Highway 101, 1/4 miles S of Brinnon • 888-226-7688 • Parks.Wa.gov Elk Meadows • 3485 Dosewallips Rd, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4886 • ElkMeadows.blogspot.com Falls View Campground • Highway 101, 3.5 miles S of Quilcene • 360-765-2200 • FS.usda.gov/Olympic Fort Flagler State Park • 10541 Flagler Rd, Nordland 98358 • 360-385-1259 • Parks.Wa.gov Halfway RV Park • Highway 101 and Brinnon Ln, Brinnon • 360-796-4715 Lower Oak Bay • 301 Portage Way, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-385-9129 • CountyRec.com Port Ludlow RV Park • 44 Breaker Ln, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-437-9377 • PortLudlowResort.com Quilcene Campground • 294964 Hwy 101, Quilcene 98376 • 360-385-9129 • CountyRec.com Seal Rock Campground • 1 mile N of Brinnon, Brinnon • 360-765-2200 • FS.usda.gov/Olympic Smitty’s Retreat RV Park • 9142 Flagler Rd, Nordland 98358 • 360-385-2165 • smittys_rv_park@msn.com Upper Oak Bay • 290 Cleveland St, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-385-9129 • CountyRec.com Shelton Mason County • • • • R Apr–Oct 85 27 42 • • • •• • • R Beach or forest 80 15 20 • • • • • •• Quiet country setting 45 20 52 • • •• • • • Beach, close to town 40 20 35 • R 25 30 35 • • •• • • Country store 125 21 36 •• • • • • • Beach & trails 1 40 100 • • On the river 30 10 10 • R Falls view, no water 116 22 42 • • • • • R Open year round 22 10 25 • • • •• Groups welcome 6 18 18 • • •• Beautiful Oak Bay 37 20 45 • • • • • • • Quiet, wooded resort 15 12 12 • • • Wooded camp sites 41 18 18 • • • R Beach & trails 40 27 27 • •• Quiet country setting 24 18 20 • • • •• Nestled on Oak Bay 16 14 14 Water views • • • • • • R Tide flats Camp 1421 • 1421 Blacksmith Rd, Tahuya 98588 • 360-372-2584• Camp1421.com 9 15 15 • R Equestrian-friendly Glen Ayr Waterfront Resort • 25381 N Hwy 101, Hoodsport 98548 • 360-877-9522 • GlenAyr.com 36 30 42 • •• R Pvt. beach, dock Hamma Hamma Campground (ONF) • FS Rd #25 (6 mi. off Hwy 101) • 360-374-7566 • FS.usda.gov/Olympic Jarrell Cove State Park • 391 E Wingert Rd, Shelton 98584 • 360-426-9226 • Parks.Wa.gov 22 12 36 • • • R Easy trail Lake Cushman Resort • 4621 N Lk Cushman Rd, Hoodsport 98548 • 360-877-9630 • LakeCushman.com 50 15 45 •• • • R Potlatch State Park • 21020 N Hwy 101, Potlatch 98584 • 360-877-5361 • Parks.Wa.gov 34 12 36 •• • • R Hiking trails Rest-A-While RV Park • 27001 N Hwy 101, Hoodsport 98548 • 360-877-9474 • RestAWhile.com 95 20 35 • • • • • • R 19th cent. restored Schafer State Park • 1365 W Schafer Pk Rd, Elma 98541 • 360-482-3852 • Parks.Wa.gov 42 12 31 • • • • • R Bicycling Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman • 7211 N Lk Cushman Rd, Hoodsport 98548 • 360-877-5760 • SkokomishPark.com 82 22 80 •• • R • Freshwater shore Spencer Lake Resort • 1111 E Pickering Rd, Shelton 98584 • 360-426-3178 • SpencerLake.com 40 14 35 • • • • • • R Lake access, fishing Staircase Campground • 150 N Lk Cushman Rd, Hoodsport 98548 • 360-565-3131 • NPS.gov 47 12 47 • • R Old growth forest The Waterfront at Potlatch • 21660 N Hwy 101, Hoodsport 98592 • 360-877-9422 • TheWaterfrontatPotlatch.com 14 29 45 • R Cottages & hotel Twanoh State Park • 12190 E State Rt 106, Union 98592 • 360-275-2222 • Parks.Wa.gov 39 46 12 36 • • • R Good for children Allynview Recreation & Mobile Park • 18289 State Rt 3, Allyn 98524 • 360-275-3120 17 Belfair State Park • 3151 Hwy 300, Belfair 98528 • 360-275-0668 • Parks.Wa.gov 120 12 36 Store, moorage, boat rental