Timeline
10:00
Olympic Coast Discovery Center
Arrive at the Olympic Coast Discovery Center as it opens. Spend the first hour exploring the exhibits on whales, submersibles, and shipwrecks. The morning light is gentle inside, and the space is at its quietest before midday visitors arrive.
10:45
Walk three minutes to Kokopelli Grill for lunch. Order the salmon chowder, a local specialty that pairs perfectly with the maritime setting. The kitchen opens at 10:00 on weekdays and 10:00 on Saturdays, making it a reliable stop right after your museum visit.
11:45
Rotary Park at Haynes Viewpoint
Take a six-minute walk southeast to Rotary Park at Haynes Viewpoint. This small park offers a quiet spot to digest your meal and look out over the water. It is close enough to the anchor that you can easily return or continue your walk without straying far.
Local tip
Check the route to Kokopelli Grill from the museum entrance. The walk is short but requires navigating local streets.
Check before you go
- Kokopelli Grill is open Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00 and Sa 10:00-22:00. Ensure your arrival time aligns with these hours.
- The Olympic Coast Discovery Center is open Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM from July to mid-September, and Sat-Sun 10AM-5PM from Labor Day to mid-October.
Worth knowing
- Kokopelli Grill is open at 10:45 only on Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Port Angeles (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).