Secret Garden Cottage - Host Guidebook
Sequim, WA
Sightseeing, Beaches & Activities
Popular destinations and activities
One of the top 10 favorite destinations in Olympic National Park. The views are stunning! Very popular so get there by 9am if possible to avoid lines. When parking lot is full, you will have to wait to enter. Requires either a Natl Parks Pass or Discovery Pass.
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Hurricane Ridge
One of the top 10 favorite destinations in Olympic National Park. The views are stunning! Very popular so get there by 9am if possible to avoid lines. When parking lot is full, you will have to wait to enter. Requires either a Natl Parks Pass or Discovery Pass.
Over 772 acres including Dungeness Spit (longest natural sand spit in North America) , Graveyard Spit, and portions of Dungeness Bay and Harbor. Open to the public year-round. Hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography are popular activities. Forested, looping trails through the refuge open up to scenic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Mt. Baker.
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Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Dungeness
554 Voice of America Rd WOver 772 acres including Dungeness Spit (longest natural sand spit in North America) , Graveyard Spit, and portions of Dungeness Bay and Harbor. Open to the public year-round. Hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography are popular activities. Forested, looping trails through the refuge open up to scenic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Mt. Baker.
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Olympic National Park. You view the falls from above as they fall 50 feet into the slot canyon below.
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Sol Duc Falls
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Olympic National Park. You view the falls from above as they fall 50 feet into the slot canyon below.
Known for its brilliant blue, deep waters (600'). Popular hiking trails include the Spruce Railroad Trail, Pyramid Mountain trail, and the Barnes Creek trail to Marymere Falls. The "Devils Punch Bowl" is a popular swimming and diving area.
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Lake Crescent
Known for its brilliant blue, deep waters (600'). Popular hiking trails include the Spruce Railroad Trail, Pyramid Mountain trail, and the Barnes Creek trail to Marymere Falls. The "Devils Punch Bowl" is a popular swimming and diving area.
A must-see destination. Get there early to avoid waiting for a space to open in parking lot. Miles of trails through, dense old-growth forests. Receives over 168 inches of rain per year! The Hall of Mosses trail is one of the most popular hiking trails. An easy trail looping about 1 mile from the Hoh Rain Forest Vistor's Center.
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Hoh Rainforest Olympic Nat’l Park
5629-4911 Upper Hoh RdA must-see destination. Get there early to avoid waiting for a space to open in parking lot. Miles of trails through, dense old-growth forests. Receives over 168 inches of rain per year! The Hall of Mosses trail is one of the most popular hiking trails. An easy trail looping about 1 mile from the Hoh Rain Forest Vistor's Center.
Public beach on the Pacific Ocean. View offshore islands called "Sea Stacks" and explore the tide pools. Hike to the famous "Hole in the Wall."
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Rialto Beach
Mora RdPublic beach on the Pacific Ocean. View offshore islands called "Sea Stacks" and explore the tide pools. Hike to the famous "Hole in the Wall."
Spectacular beach with gigantic driftwood and off shore rock formations called "sea stacks." At low tide, explore the tide pools and see starfish, crabs, and other sea life. Be sure to check the tidal charts before heading out!
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Playa Ruby
Spectacular beach with gigantic driftwood and off shore rock formations called "sea stacks." At low tide, explore the tide pools and see starfish, crabs, and other sea life. Be sure to check the tidal charts before heading out!
Beautiful, 22 acre marina on land donated by the John Wayne family. Great picnic areas and has benches along the shore. Rent kayaks and stand-up paddle boards at the marina. The Protection Island Puffin Dinner Cruise leaves from the John Wayne Marina. Dockside Grill Restaurant offers scenic views of the marina.
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John Wayne Marina
2577 W Sequim Bay RdBeautiful, 22 acre marina on land donated by the John Wayne family. Great picnic areas and has benches along the shore. Rent kayaks and stand-up paddle boards at the marina. The Protection Island Puffin Dinner Cruise leaves from the John Wayne Marina. Dockside Grill Restaurant offers scenic views of the marina.
Built in 1879 is still an active aid to navigation today. Located in Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend. You can actually stay at the lighthouse. The historic Chief's house is available as a vacation rental.
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Point Wilson Lighthouse
200 Battery Way EBuilt in 1879 is still an active aid to navigation today. Located in Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend. You can actually stay at the lighthouse. The historic Chief's house is available as a vacation rental.
Popular waterfalls near Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park. Hike to the falls via a 1.7 mile (out and back), dirt trail through old growth forest. Open year-round.
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Marymere Falls
Popular waterfalls near Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park. Hike to the falls via a 1.7 mile (out and back), dirt trail through old growth forest. Open year-round.
Hike an easy, paved trail ending at the beautiful Madison Falls.
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Madison Falls Trailhead
1930 Olympic Hot Springs RdHike an easy, paved trail ending at the beautiful Madison Falls.
Shi Shi (pronounced shy-shy), is a popular beach destination for hikers. The first 2 miles are on are on boardwalks and trails through the forest opening up to 2+ miles of beach. Tide pools and sea stacks lead to the spectacular "Point of Arches" rock formation. Visitors will need two permits: The Makah Recreation Pass ($10) and an Olympic National Park wilderness permit (available at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles).
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Shi Shi Beach
Shi Shi Beach RoadShi Shi (pronounced shy-shy), is a popular beach destination for hikers. The first 2 miles are on are on boardwalks and trails through the forest opening up to 2+ miles of beach. Tide pools and sea stacks lead to the spectacular "Point of Arches" rock formation. Visitors will need two permits: The Makah Recreation Pass ($10) and an Olympic National Park wilderness permit (available at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles).
A Historic lighthouse and a functioning navigation aid on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Located on the Dungeness Spit in the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge near Sequim. The Dungeness Spit is the longest natural sand spit in North America. The lighthouse is at the end of the spit and is a popular hike, but is an 11-mile round trip to reach it. Be sure to check the Tide Tables in advance and only attempt the hike at low tide. High tides require you to climb over driftwood logs and can add several hours to your trip. Be sure to wear suitable shoes and wear sunscreen during the summer. There is a $3 Refuge permit fee for a party of four adults payable at the Kiosk. Children under 16 are free. The Refuge closes at sunset, so be sure you plan accordingly.
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New Dungeness Lighthouse
A Historic lighthouse and a functioning navigation aid on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Located on the Dungeness Spit in the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge near Sequim. The Dungeness Spit is the longest natural sand spit in North America. The lighthouse is at the end of the spit and is a popular hike, but is an 11-mile round trip to reach it. Be sure to check the Tide Tables in advance and only attempt the hike at low tide. High tides require you to climb over driftwood logs and can add several hours to your trip. Be sure to wear suitable shoes and wear sunscreen during the summer. There is a $3 Refuge permit fee for a party of four adults payable at the Kiosk. Children under 16 are free. The Refuge closes at sunset, so be sure you plan accordingly.
Open year round. 196-acre park is about 15 miles west of Port Angeles. Beautiful views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Popular shore diving spot. Explore the tide pools at low tide. Stroll the beach or view whale spouts from the cliffs. First come, first serve day-use picnic tables with fire pits and benches. Playground area, sand volleyball courts, horse-shoe pits, basketball court and playing field. Short, scenic wooded park trails, public restrooms and coin operated showers. Pets allowed on a leash.
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Área Recreativa de Salt Creek
3506 Camp Hayden RdOpen year round. 196-acre park is about 15 miles west of Port Angeles. Beautiful views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Popular shore diving spot. Explore the tide pools at low tide. Stroll the beach or view whale spouts from the cliffs. First come, first serve day-use picnic tables with fire pits and benches. Playground area, sand volleyball courts, horse-shoe pits, basketball court and playing field. Short, scenic wooded park trails, public restrooms and coin operated showers. Pets allowed on a leash.
A Strait between western Washington state and Canada. It connects Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean and has 217 miles of shoreline.
The Strait serves as a migratory passage for hundreds of marine species, and provides habitat and food for salmon, birds, marine mammals, and forage fish.
Strait of Juan de Fuca
A Strait between western Washington state and Canada. It connects Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean and has 217 miles of shoreline.
The Strait serves as a migratory passage for hundreds of marine species, and provides habitat and food for salmon, birds, marine mammals, and forage fish.
Short ferry ride from Port Angeles to Victoria, BC. Great shopping and don't miss Butchart Gardens! (a must see).
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Victoria
Short ferry ride from Port Angeles to Victoria, BC. Great shopping and don't miss Butchart Gardens! (a must see).
55 acres of unbelievable gardens! A must see in Victoria, Canada. Over one million visitors from around the world visit these gardens. Take a short ferry ride from Port Angeles to Victoria, BC.
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Jardines Butchart
800 Benvenuto Ave55 acres of unbelievable gardens! A must see in Victoria, Canada. Over one million visitors from around the world visit these gardens. Take a short ferry ride from Port Angeles to Victoria, BC.
Beautiful nursery and garden spanning 7 acres. Amazing array of rhododendron hybrids and species in the Northwest. Best viewed April-May.
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Whitney Gardens and Nursery
306264 US-101Beautiful nursery and garden spanning 7 acres. Amazing array of rhododendron hybrids and species in the Northwest. Best viewed April-May.
Stunning, two-tiered waterfall with 120-foot drop with horsetail plume into the Duckabush River. Hike an easy, ¾-mile Forest Service trail that’s family-friendly. Best viewed fall to spring and into early summer.
Murhut Falls
Stunning, two-tiered waterfall with 120-foot drop with horsetail plume into the Duckabush River. Hike an easy, ¾-mile Forest Service trail that’s family-friendly. Best viewed fall to spring and into early summer.
One of the larger, taller and most frequently visited falls. The A229-foot horsetail-style waterfall is a year-round favorite. Spectacular drop through narrow gorge into the Dosewallips River. Short easy walk from road to the falls.
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Rocky Brook Falls
2405 Dosewallips RdOne of the larger, taller and most frequently visited falls. The A229-foot horsetail-style waterfall is a year-round favorite. Spectacular drop through narrow gorge into the Dosewallips River. Short easy walk from road to the falls.
The Cottage is located near Olympic National Park & beaches
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The Cottage is located near Olympic National Park & beaches
A local favorite beach and park about 8mins from Cottage. Has 4 picnic tables (one wheelchair accessible), public beach and parking area.
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Port Williams County Park
2499 Port Williams RdA local favorite beach and park about 8mins from Cottage. Has 4 picnic tables (one wheelchair accessible), public beach and parking area.
Puget Sound Express
Whale watching 1/2 day boat tours. Depart from Port Angeles or Port Townsend.
You can rent traditional or e-bikes here at reasonable rates. If renting e-bikes, you'll need an e-bike rack. You can always park in their lot and bike to the Olympic Discovery Trail about 0.6 miles away.
Ben's Bikes Sequim
1251 W Washington StYou can rent traditional or e-bikes here at reasonable rates. If renting e-bikes, you'll need an e-bike rack. You can always park in their lot and bike to the Olympic Discovery Trail about 0.6 miles away.
Enjoy the Webster's Woods outdoor sculpture park. 5 acres to wander and see if you can spot all the art integrated into the landscape. Park at the Fine Art Center and then wander the woods. Free parking and admittance!
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Port Angeles Fine Art Center
1203 E Lauridsen BlvdEnjoy the Webster's Woods outdoor sculpture park. 5 acres to wander and see if you can spot all the art integrated into the landscape. Park at the Fine Art Center and then wander the woods. Free parking and admittance!
Sequim - A local dairy farm where you can buy ice cream! Pet the the baby calves in pens near the parking area!
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Dungeness Valley Creamery
1915 Towne RdSequim - A local dairy farm where you can buy ice cream! Pet the the baby calves in pens near the parking area!
Beautiful and historic Lodge on the shores of Lake Crescent built in 1915. Swim, paddleboard or kayak at the public beach. Has a full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great hiking nearby and Marymere Falls.
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Lake Crescent Lodge
416 Lake Crescent RdBeautiful and historic Lodge on the shores of Lake Crescent built in 1915. Swim, paddleboard or kayak at the public beach. Has a full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great hiking nearby and Marymere Falls.
Exhibits and tours featuring local marine and shoreline habitat, history, flora, and fauna. The aquarium (and museum across the street) are only open on weekends as of 08/11/23. Tip: the animals get fed about 4:00 PM, so they are quite active then. Gift Shop.
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Port Townsend Marine Science Center
532 Battery WayExhibits and tours featuring local marine and shoreline habitat, history, flora, and fauna. The aquarium (and museum across the street) are only open on weekends as of 08/11/23. Tip: the animals get fed about 4:00 PM, so they are quite active then. Gift Shop.
Food scene
Sequim - Local favorite and best place in town for breakfast. Large portions and awesome, thick-sliced bacon. Apple pancakes are a house specialty and huge! Gets busy so get there early. They don't take reservations.
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Oak Table Cafe
292 W Bell StSequim - Local favorite and best place in town for breakfast. Large portions and awesome, thick-sliced bacon. Apple pancakes are a house specialty and huge! Gets busy so get there early. They don't take reservations.
Sequim - Stymies Bar & Grill Sequim - Local favorite sports bar at Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course. Great 1/2 price happy hour and appetizer menu (3-5pm; after 8pm). Favorites are clam chowder, fish & chips, burgers and sweet potato fries. Daily specials include Sunday burgers and Prime Rib Tuesday. Outdoor seating overlooking the golf course. Gets busy on weekends. They do take reservations. 5mins from Cottage.
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Stymie's Bar And Grill
1965 Woodcock RdSequim - Stymies Bar & Grill Sequim - Local favorite sports bar at Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course. Great 1/2 price happy hour and appetizer menu (3-5pm; after 8pm). Favorites are clam chowder, fish & chips, burgers and sweet potato fries. Daily specials include Sunday burgers and Prime Rib Tuesday. Outdoor seating overlooking the golf course. Gets busy on weekends. They do take reservations. 5mins from Cottage.
Sequim - Sports bar with great burgers and daily specials. Try the drive-in burger or Monday night burger special.
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The Oasis Bar and Grill
301 E Washington StSequim - Sports bar with great burgers and daily specials. Try the drive-in burger or Monday night burger special.
Sequim - Excellent Mexican food with fresh salsa bar (made daily). Try the tacos, nachos (nachos $1 less during happy hour, perfect for two), or chicken taquitos. Easier to park in lot behind restaurant than parking on Washington St.
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Jose's Famous Salsa
126 E Washington StSequim - Excellent Mexican food with fresh salsa bar (made daily). Try the tacos, nachos (nachos $1 less during happy hour, perfect for two), or chicken taquitos. Easier to park in lot behind restaurant than parking on Washington St.
Sequim - Good comfort food and breakfast. Nice outdoor seating area (pets welcome on patio). Good desserts. Best corn muffins in town (in our opinion). People are picky about their corn muffins!
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Black Bear Diner
1471 E Washington StSequim - Good comfort food and breakfast. Nice outdoor seating area (pets welcome on patio). Good desserts. Best corn muffins in town (in our opinion). People are picky about their corn muffins!
Sequim - Wood-fired pizza and desserts made in-house. Nice outdoor seating area in courtyard garden. Local, organic ingredients and weekly specials. They do accept reservations.
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Alder Wood Bistro
139 W Alder StSequim - Wood-fired pizza and desserts made in-house. Nice outdoor seating area in courtyard garden. Local, organic ingredients and weekly specials. They do accept reservations.
Sequim - Small, satellite bakery (main bakery in Port Townsend). Great daily fresh-baked breads (love the seedy sourdough!) pastries and cookies. Get there early as they sell out quickly. You can order your favorites the day before and pick up the next day. Nice place to stop for a treat while shopping downtown.
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Pane dAmore
104 E Washington StSequim - Small, satellite bakery (main bakery in Port Townsend). Great daily fresh-baked breads (love the seedy sourdough!) pastries and cookies. Get there early as they sell out quickly. You can order your favorites the day before and pick up the next day. Nice place to stop for a treat while shopping downtown.
Port Angeles - Local favorite in Port Angeles. Known for great breakfast with large portions. Thick-sliced bacon is delicious and to die for fresh baked cinnamon rolls. Gets very busy. They don't take reservations, but if you call ahead when on your way they can put you on their waiting list.
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Chestnut Cottage Restaurant
929 E Front StPort Angeles - Local favorite in Port Angeles. Known for great breakfast with large portions. Thick-sliced bacon is delicious and to die for fresh baked cinnamon rolls. Gets very busy. They don't take reservations, but if you call ahead when on your way they can put you on their waiting list.
Port Angeles - Small, family-owned cafe serving made-from-scratch, home-style food. Awesome breakfast and burgers. Try the Wirley burger or chick pea burger. Great garlic parmesan fries, micro brews and local wines. Good soft serve ice cream.
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Granny's Cafe
235471 US-101Port Angeles - Small, family-owned cafe serving made-from-scratch, home-style food. Awesome breakfast and burgers. Try the Wirley burger or chick pea burger. Great garlic parmesan fries, micro brews and local wines. Good soft serve ice cream.
Joyce - Family-run cafe with great coffee, breakfast pies and burgers. Delicious blackberry milk shakes. Famous for the Sasquatch Burger (20 oz!).
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Blackberry Cafe
50530 WA-112Joyce - Family-run cafe with great coffee, breakfast pies and burgers. Delicious blackberry milk shakes. Famous for the Sasquatch Burger (20 oz!).
Port Townsend - Great Ice cream! (they also have candy).
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Elevated Ice Cream Co
627/631 Water StPort Townsend - Great Ice cream! (they also have candy).
Sequim - Historic ambience. Located just west of Sequim,off Hwy 101 & Carlsborg Road. Outdoor covered seating and kid’s menu. Sunday Brunch.
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Old Mill Cafe
721 Carlsborg RdSequim - Historic ambience. Located just west of Sequim,off Hwy 101 & Carlsborg Road. Outdoor covered seating and kid’s menu. Sunday Brunch.
Sequim - Great burgers, brews and fries. A bit pricey but worth it! Located just off Washington St. in Sequim (behind WaFd Bank).
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Shadowline Burgers & Brews
179 West Washington StreetSequim - Great burgers, brews and fries. A bit pricey but worth it! Located just off Washington St. in Sequim (behind WaFd Bank).
Port Angeles - Excellent award-winning wine and tasting room in relaxing, peaceful setting. Their patio has several fountains, outdoor fireplace and plenty of seating. The inside tasting room is cozy and staff very knowledgeable.
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Camaraderie cellars
334 Benson RdPort Angeles - Excellent award-winning wine and tasting room in relaxing, peaceful setting. Their patio has several fountains, outdoor fireplace and plenty of seating. The inside tasting room is cozy and staff very knowledgeable.
Fortune Star Chinese Restaurant
Sequim - Great chinese food right downtown on Washington St
That Takes The Cake
171 W Washington StSequim - Delicious cupkakes and cakes! Downtown on Washington St.
Port Angeles - Great traditional ice cream or ice cream blended with real fruit.
Welly's Real Fruit Ice Cream
Port Angeles - Great traditional ice cream or ice cream blended with real fruit.
Sequim - Great seafood restaurant at John Wayne Marina overlooking the water (a bit pricey but worth it).
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Dockside Grill
2577 W Sequim Bay RdSequim - Great seafood restaurant at John Wayne Marina overlooking the water (a bit pricey but worth it).
Sequim - Excellent food that is locally sourced and organic. Great gluten-free menu. Reservations recommended.
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Nourish Sequim
101 Provence View LaneSequim - Excellent food that is locally sourced and organic. Great gluten-free menu. Reservations recommended.
Sequim - Wine bar and wine tasting room on Washington St. Serves appetizers.
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Wind Rose Cellars
143 W Washington StSequim - Wine bar and wine tasting room on Washington St. Serves appetizers.
Port Townsend - Great homemade soups, pizza and pie! Stop by if you are spending the day in Port Townsend.
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Hillbottom Pie
215 Tyler StPort Townsend - Great homemade soups, pizza and pie! Stop by if you are spending the day in Port Townsend.
Port Angeles. Best BBQ on the peninsula! Small place serving Memphis style BBQ made daily; they do run out sometimes it's that popular. They don't accept cash so bring a credit card. Not open every day, so call ahead. Limited seating inside. Good idea to call ahead for takeout and head to the waterfront for a picnic!
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110 E 1st StPort Angeles. Best BBQ on the peninsula! Small place serving Memphis style BBQ made daily; they do run out sometimes it's that popular. They don't accept cash so bring a credit card. Not open every day, so call ahead. Limited seating inside. Good idea to call ahead for takeout and head to the waterfront for a picnic!
Sequim - Tiny Mexican food place (great street tacos) on Washington St. Food stand type place next to the Sequim Co-op Farm & Garden store. Popular with locals. 300 E Washington St.
David Family Taqueria
Sequim - Tiny Mexican food place (great street tacos) on Washington St. Food stand type place next to the Sequim Co-op Farm & Garden store. Popular with locals. 300 E Washington St.
Around Sequim - Serves authentic Neapolitan style hand crafted stone fired pizza to order from a mobile truck at local events. Summers they are at Music in the Park at Carrie Blake park on Tuesdays. They are also at the Sequim Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
Ulivo Pizzeria LLC
Around Sequim - Serves authentic Neapolitan style hand crafted stone fired pizza to order from a mobile truck at local events. Summers they are at Music in the Park at Carrie Blake park on Tuesdays. They are also at the Sequim Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
Port Angeles - local winery that offers live music concerts in the summer that benefit local charities. Bring you own food and chairs as they have limited seating. Get there early 6pm. Music starts at 7pm.
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Olympic Cellars Winery
255410 US-101Port Angeles - local winery that offers live music concerts in the summer that benefit local charities. Bring you own food and chairs as they have limited seating. Get there early 6pm. Music starts at 7pm.
Coffee
A local favorite cafe. Excellent in house, scratch made, muffins, cakes and pastries. Breakfast, salads and sandwiches. Great carrot cake. Salad dressings and sauces are made in house. Local craft beers, wines, cider and and kombucha.
Live music events in the evening like open mic night, and sip and paint. Small outdoor seating area.
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Rainshadow Cafe
157 W Cedar StA local favorite cafe. Excellent in house, scratch made, muffins, cakes and pastries. Breakfast, salads and sandwiches. Great carrot cake. Salad dressings and sauces are made in house. Local craft beers, wines, cider and and kombucha.
Live music events in the evening like open mic night, and sip and paint. Small outdoor seating area.
Local favorite coffee shop cafe. Great breakfast sandwiches and bagels. Has drive-thru window service.
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Adagio Bean & Leaf
981 E Washington StLocal favorite coffee shop cafe. Great breakfast sandwiches and bagels. Has drive-thru window service.
Starbucks
1095 W Washington StOn the west end of town near Home Depot.
Coffee shop and cafe located in the heart of downtown; a local favorite. Offers sandwiches and yummy baked goods and ice cream. Lots of cozy seating. Additional parking lot behind cafe.
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Hurricane Coffee Co
104 W Washington StCoffee shop and cafe located in the heart of downtown; a local favorite. Offers sandwiches and yummy baked goods and ice cream. Lots of cozy seating. Additional parking lot behind cafe.
Great local coffee shop and they roast their own coffee!
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Essence Coffee Roasters
461 W Washington StGreat local coffee shop and they roast their own coffee!
State & Local Parks
This 35 acre park is Sequim's largest with paved hiking trails that loop through the park. Enjoy the duck ponds, fish pond and beautiful garden areas. The park has 2 playground areas, pickle ball, soccer fields, skate park and off leash doggie area. There are covered picnic areas and public restrooms. Enjoy free, live music in the open air ampitheater in the summer. The park is headquarters for the annual Lavender Festival.
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Carrie Blake Park
202 N Blake AveThis 35 acre park is Sequim's largest with paved hiking trails that loop through the park. Enjoy the duck ponds, fish pond and beautiful garden areas. The park has 2 playground areas, pickle ball, soccer fields, skate park and off leash doggie area. There are covered picnic areas and public restrooms. Enjoy free, live music in the open air ampitheater in the summer. The park is headquarters for the annual Lavender Festival.
Beautiful, wooded hiking trails. Two parking area entrances. Picnic tables. Has looping, dirt hiking paths. Be sure to grab a trail map, so you end your hike at the entrance where you parked (it's easy to end up at the wrong entrance). A paved portion of the Olympic Discovery trail winds around the perimeter. Locals head here when it's windy, as the wooded trails are protected from the wind.
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Robin Hill Farm County Park
141 Dryke RdBeautiful, wooded hiking trails. Two parking area entrances. Picnic tables. Has looping, dirt hiking paths. Be sure to grab a trail map, so you end your hike at the entrance where you parked (it's easy to end up at the wrong entrance). A paved portion of the Olympic Discovery trail winds around the perimeter. Locals head here when it's windy, as the wooded trails are protected from the wind.
A historic wooden train trestle bridge (converted to a pedestrian bridge), spans the Dungeness River. Part of the Olympic Discovery trail. It is a flat, paved trail perfect for a hike or bike ride. Nature Center has coffee kiosk and outdoor seating area.
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Railroad Bridge Park
1943 West Hendrickson RoadA historic wooden train trestle bridge (converted to a pedestrian bridge), spans the Dungeness River. Part of the Olympic Discovery trail. It is a flat, paved trail perfect for a hike or bike ride. Nature Center has coffee kiosk and outdoor seating area.
Tucked away, but located in the heart of downtown Sequim. This 4-acre, shady park is perfect for a picnic lunch when shopping downtown. Picnic tables and benches are available.
Sequim Pioneer Memorial Park
387 E Washington StTucked away, but located in the heart of downtown Sequim. This 4-acre, shady park is perfect for a picnic lunch when shopping downtown. Picnic tables and benches are available.
Festivals, Markets & Events
Sequim is known as the "Lavender capital of North America" with over 30 lavender farms growing over 110,000 lavender plants each year. Sequim hosts an annual lavender festival the 3rd weekend of July, attended by people from all over the world. The farms are open throughout the summer and many enjoy visiting and picking their own lavender! During Lavender Weekend there is a street fair with live music and vendors at Carrie Blake Park. There is even a bicyle "Tour de Lavender" event you can participate in.
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Sequim Lavender Festival
202 N Blake AveSequim is known as the "Lavender capital of North America" with over 30 lavender farms growing over 110,000 lavender plants each year. Sequim hosts an annual lavender festival the 3rd weekend of July, attended by people from all over the world. The farms are open throughout the summer and many enjoy visiting and picking their own lavender! During Lavender Weekend there is a street fair with live music and vendors at Carrie Blake Park. There is even a bicyle "Tour de Lavender" event you can participate in.
Fields and fields of every imaginable color of tulips. A must see in April if you have time. Call ahead to verify peak bloom time. Bring your camera, umbrella and mud boots! Take a 30 min ferry from Port Townsend to Coupeville, WA. You MUST make a reservation for the ferry! About one hour drive from Coupeville on SR 20 to the Tulip Fields. Nearby La Connor might be a good place to stay in the area. Very popular so be prepared for crowds; especially on the weekends.
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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
311 West Kincaid StreetFields and fields of every imaginable color of tulips. A must see in April if you have time. Call ahead to verify peak bloom time. Bring your camera, umbrella and mud boots! Take a 30 min ferry from Port Townsend to Coupeville, WA. You MUST make a reservation for the ferry! About one hour drive from Coupeville on SR 20 to the Tulip Fields. Nearby La Connor might be a good place to stay in the area. Very popular so be prepared for crowds; especially on the weekends.
An open air market with hand-crafted and home-grown products every Saturday from May through October.
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Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market
152 W Cedar StAn open air market with hand-crafted and home-grown products every Saturday from May through October.
Year round on Saturdays 10am-2pm at Gateway Transit Center Pavilion
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Port Angeles Farmers Market
133 E Front StYear round on Saturdays 10am-2pm at Gateway Transit Center Pavilion
Port Angeles - October. If you like crab and all things seafood, this is the festival for you! Pre-order your crab dinner as they sell out! Open air food bistro, live music, arts and crafts, 5K fun run and other activities.
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Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival Office
122 N Lincoln StPort Angeles - October. If you like crab and all things seafood, this is the festival for you! Pre-order your crab dinner as they sell out! Open air food bistro, live music, arts and crafts, 5K fun run and other activities.
Port Angeles - Four days of colonial fun and reenactments, period artisans, militia, redcoats, kids’ activities, colonial demonstrations, colonial village, live music and dancing, crafts & textiles and period dress and food. Free parking. Annual event over Labor Day weekend at the George Washington Inn & Lavender Farm.
NW Colonial Festival
939 Finn Hall RdPort Angeles - Four days of colonial fun and reenactments, period artisans, militia, redcoats, kids’ activities, colonial demonstrations, colonial village, live music and dancing, crafts & textiles and period dress and food. Free parking. Annual event over Labor Day weekend at the George Washington Inn & Lavender Farm.
Port Angeles - Held annually in August over 4 days. Offers animal and craft exhibits, vendors, food, carnival rides, entertainment and live music.
Clallam County Fairgrounds
Port Angeles - Held annually in August over 4 days. Offers animal and craft exhibits, vendors, food, carnival rides, entertainment and live music.
Sequim - Free live music concerts in Carrie Blake Park at the James Center band shell. Tuesday evenings in the Summer 6-8pm. Bring your own lawn chairs.
James Center For The Performing Arts
Sequim - Free live music concerts in Carrie Blake Park at the James Center band shell. Tuesday evenings in the Summer 6-8pm. Bring your own lawn chairs.
Cities/Towns
Sequim (one syllable; pronounced "skwim", sounds like swim), Known as the "Lavender Capital of North America" with over 30 lavender farms! It hosts a world renowned annual Lavender Festival the 3rd week in July. Sequim is a great place to call home while you explore the Olympic National Park with spectacular rain forests, mountains, waterfalls and beaches. If you like shopping, Sequim has some unique boutique shops in the 6-block downtown area on Washington St. Check out the Sequim Museum & Arts if you want to know more about how the town of Sequim evolved, and the history of the founding prairie families.
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Sequim
Sequim (one syllable; pronounced "skwim", sounds like swim), Known as the "Lavender Capital of North America" with over 30 lavender farms! It hosts a world renowned annual Lavender Festival the 3rd week in July. Sequim is a great place to call home while you explore the Olympic National Park with spectacular rain forests, mountains, waterfalls and beaches. If you like shopping, Sequim has some unique boutique shops in the 6-block downtown area on Washington St. Check out the Sequim Museum & Arts if you want to know more about how the town of Sequim evolved, and the history of the founding prairie families.
A picturesque, victorian, waterfront town about 40mins. from Sequim. Be sure to stop at Elevated Ice Cream and Pane de Amore Bakery. Don't miss the homemade soups, pizza and pies at Hillbottom Pie in the Palace Hotel. Whale watching tours also depart from Port Townsend.
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Port Townsend
A picturesque, victorian, waterfront town about 40mins. from Sequim. Be sure to stop at Elevated Ice Cream and Pane de Amore Bakery. Don't miss the homemade soups, pizza and pies at Hillbottom Pie in the Palace Hotel. Whale watching tours also depart from Port Townsend.
Ferries & Transportation
40min ferry service between Edmonds/Seattle area to Kingston. Quick way to access the northern part of the Olympic Peninsula and Sequim.
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Kingston Ferry Terminal station
40min ferry service between Edmonds/Seattle area to Kingston. Quick way to access the northern part of the Olympic Peninsula and Sequim.
Take the Coho Ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria, BC (Canada); about 90mins. Victoria has great shopping, dining and must-see Butchart Gardens. You MUST make a ferry reservation on the Black Ball Ferry site.
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Línea de Ferry Black Ball
101 E Railroad AveTake the Coho Ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria, BC (Canada); about 90mins. Victoria has great shopping, dining and must-see Butchart Gardens. You MUST make a ferry reservation on the Black Ball Ferry site.
30 min ferry ride from Port Townsend to Coupeville for the Tulip Festival in April. After arriving in Coupeville on the ferry, drive aout one hour on SR 20 to the Tulip Fields. You MUST make a ferry reservation on the WSDOT ferry site.
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry30 min ferry ride from Port Townsend to Coupeville for the Tulip Festival in April. After arriving in Coupeville on the ferry, drive aout one hour on SR 20 to the Tulip Fields. You MUST make a ferry reservation on the WSDOT ferry site.
Connects the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas via SR 104 and SR 101 across the Hood Canal. Longest floating bridge in the world located in a saltwater tidal basin, and the third longest floating bridge overall.
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Hood Canal Floating Bridge
Connects the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas via SR 104 and SR 101 across the Hood Canal. Longest floating bridge in the world located in a saltwater tidal basin, and the third longest floating bridge overall.