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Port Angeles

Port Angeles is the largest city on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. It's a great place to start for a trip to Hurricane Ridge and the rest of Olympic National Park. Outdoor sports like kayaking, biking or hiking are very popular, while the quaint shops attract shoppers downtown and the expansive waterfront provides relaxation. Beautiful Pacific beaches are nearby, and the lavender fields and berry farms between Port Angeles and Sequim beckon all summer.

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Do
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Eat
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Drink
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Buy
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40 places

  1. Eat

    929 Woodfire Grill

    Baby back ribs to fillet mignon grilled apple-smoked to perfection. Also serves salmon pasta & seafood platter as well as a small selection of pizza and salads.

    Tue-Sat 4:30-8PMFrom $30

  2. Drink

    Bar N9NE

    Extensive selection of drafts, with tapas and steaks for something more substantial. Live stage with engaging events every night.

    Daily 2PM-2AMDrafts from $4

  3. Buy

    Brown's Outdoor

    Outdoor wears, mountaineering and camping equipment for purchase as well as winter sport gears for rental. For last-minute required items before hitting the nature.

    Mon-Sat 9:30AM-6PM, Sun noon-4PM

  4. Eat

    Buena Luz Bakery

    The Good Light

    Fresh baked pastries and bread, grab and go or made to order sandwiches, full coffee and tea service.

    6AM-2PM T-Fri, 7AM-2PM Sat, closed Sun-MonCoffee cake from $3.50, sandwiches from $7

  5. Drink

    Camaraderie Cellars

    Winery in a secluded neighborhood. Specializes in food wines.

    Winter by appointment

  6. Eat

    Chestnut Cottage

    Breakfast and brunch items with hospitable crew and homey interior.

    Daily 7AM-3PMFrom $12

  7. See

    City Pier

    This pier is the main outdoor civic space for downtown, with a covered stage at the base used for small outdoor concerts. Climb the lookout tower at the end of the pier for a full view of the inner harbor and the waterfront. Take a stroll, or join the people who fish for crabs or shrimp!

  8. Buy

    Country Aire Natural Foods

    A surprisingly large organic grocery store, with locally-sourced foods and quality ingredients that will be hard to find on the rest of the peninsula.

  9. Do

    Ediz Hook

    A spit where visitors can stroll around the beach that overlooks the city on one side and Canada on the other. A spot for birdwatching and beachcombing. It's said that the beach contains some exotic stones and the luckiest can find sea glasses.

  10. See

    Elwha Klallam Museum

    Carnegie Museum

    The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe displays cultural and historical artifacts in this old Carnegie Library building.

    By appointment

  11. See

    Elwha Valley

    The Olympic Peninsula's largest watershed. Prior to the construction of two dams in the early 1900s, it was known for its impressive salmon returns. Today, the dams are gone, and the Elwha River is now one of the largest ecosystem restoration projects in National Park Service history. The Olympic Hot Springs Road and Whiskey Bend Road offer sightseeing opportunities through the valley's lowland and montane forests, as well as access to two picnic areas and a number of hiking trails. Stop to see Madison Creek Falls, a quick walk with superb views of the gushing Elwha River to the falls, with poems in between.

  12. See

    Feiro Marine Life Center

    Museum featuring touch tanks and aquariums featuring Pacific and local marine wildlife (even barnacles and plankton!)

    Daily 10AM-5PMDonations: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 youth ages 3-17

  13. Do

    Foothills Trails

    An 11 mi trail system open to hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and motorcycles. There are picnic tables and an ATV loading ramp.

  14. Eat

    Frugals

    Drive-thru only American fast food from a local Pacific Northwest chain. Burgers, fries, and milkshakes.

    Sun-Thu 10:30AM-10PM, Fri Sat 10:30AM-11PMBurgers from $3, combos from $6

  15. Drink

    Harbinger Winery

    Sweet and slightly less-dry selections of full body wine, some infused with fruity flavors.

    Mon-Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-5PM

  16. See

    Hurricane Hill Trail

    (3 mi round trip, 700 ft gain). A popular hike on a paved walkway to a high point with panoramic views of mountains and sea.

  17. See

    Hurricane Ridge

    Follow the 17 mi road through the forest and up 5000 ft to the ridge that overlooks the rest of the Olympic Mountains, the most dramatic alpine views you can find in the park without mountain climbing. The historic visitor center burned down in 2023; in its place are several temporary facilities for information and gifts while the replacement gets built. From the parking lot are several short (less than 0.5 mi) trails through alpine meadows to additional viewpoints. Also has the only snow area in the mountain range where snowshoeing, skiing, and sledding can be safely done.

    24-hour in summer, weekend weather permitting in winterPark pass required

  18. Eat

    Kokopelli Grill

    Local seafood with southwest taste. Their salmon chowder is said to be the specialty.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-10PM, Sun 4-8PMLunch from $12, dinner from $16

  19. See

    Lake Crescent

    Pristine blue water of the former glacial lake meets the towering mountain ranges on the horizon. Various viewpoints available along the highway or stop by the Lake Crescent Lodge to play in it.

    Free

  20. Do

    Lincoln Park

    The unofficial city park, featuring a fishing pond, dog park, BMX track, ball field & disc golf. (Just don't mind the sometimes passing airplane noise.).

  21. Eat

    Little Devil's Lunchbox

    Fusion of Tex-Mex and Northwest flavors in burritos and sandwiches.

    Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 11AM-3PMFrom $7

  22. Eat

    Michael's

    Array of local seafoods and premium steak cuts in an underground floor.

    Sun-Thu 4-10PM, Fri Sat 4-11PMMains from $20

  23. Drink

    Next Door Gastropub

    Racks of wine, cocktails, ever-changing list of beers and ciders. Burgers, sandwiches and paninis by day. Kid friendly. Live music Sunday afternoons.

    Mon-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight, Sun 10AM-10PM

  24. Drink

    Olympic Cellars Winery

    Boutique wine with rotating varieties. Concerts every week in summer to perk you up.

    Daily 11AM-5PM$5 for 5 glasses of samples

  25. See

    Olympic Coast Discovery Center

    A small museum, operated by NOAA, on the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary off the western shore of the Olympic Peninsula. Includes exhibits on whales, submersibles, shipwrecks and conservation.

    Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM Jul-mid Sep, Sat Sun 10AM-5PM Labor Day-mid OctFree

  26. See

    Olympic National Park Visitor Center

    Main visitor center for Olympic National Park. There's only a small exhibit space, but a busy information desk with park staff is ready to help you plan your visit.

    Daily 9AM-5PM, closed Thanksgiving and ChristmasFree

  27. Buy

    Olympic Stained Glass

    A store with a colorful range of glass artwork and jewelry at all price points, as well as crafting supplies.

  28. Do

    Peninsula Golf Club

    18-hole golf course with accompanying views of the mountain and the sea.

    Fri-Tue 11AM-sunset, Wed noon-sunset

  29. See

    Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

    Alongside paintings in the gallery, outdoor art pieces blend in with nature under a canopy of trees at the Webster's Woods Sculpture Park that surrounds the center.

    Gallery Thu-Sun 11AM-5PM, Outdoors dawn to dusk dailyFree

  30. Do

    Port Angeles Heritage Underground Tour

    If the history section above fascinates you, this tour will take you to historical buildings, alleys, and exclusive access to underground tunnel networks, all part of a grand design laid out over 100 years ago.

    Mon-Sat 10AM (May-September), 2PM (November-September); special times for haunted tours each OctoberAdults $15, adults 60+ and students ages 13+ $12, child $6