Holly's Guidebook
Experience
A destination or activity that is unique to the region.
Hot springs are unique to western Washington and this National Park experience offers three Mineral Hot Spring soaking pools and one Freshwater Pool. The spring water comes from rain and melting snow, which seeps through cracks in the sedimentary rocks where it mingles with gasses coming from cooling volcanic rocks. The mineralized spring waters then rise to the surface along a larger crack or fissure.
The hot springs are a popular attraction in the summer and access is first come first served with a capacity of 150. I suggest heading to the hot springs early to secure a time slot for any time that day and building your days activities around it. Hiking trails and Lake Crescent are nearby. Entry fee is $15 per adult. I provide house towels to save you the towel rental fee :)
Drive time from house to pools: approximately 1hr
Open March 31st
Closed October 31st
Daily Pool Schedule:
8:00 am - 9:30 am
10:00 am - 11:30 am
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
12076 Sol Duc-Hot Springs RdHot springs are unique to western Washington and this National Park experience offers three Mineral Hot Spring soaking pools and one Freshwater Pool. The spring water comes from rain and melting snow, which seeps through cracks in the sedimentary rocks where it mingles with gasses coming from cooling volcanic rocks. The mineralized spring waters then rise to the surface along a larger crack or fissure.
The hot springs are a popular attraction in the summer and access is first come first served with a capacity of 150. I suggest heading to the hot springs early to secure a time slot for any time that day and building your days activities around it. Hiking trails and Lake Crescent are nearby. Entry fee is $15 per adult. I provide house towels to save you the towel rental fee :)
Drive time from house to pools: approximately 1hr
Open March 31st
Closed October 31st
Daily Pool Schedule:
8:00 am - 9:30 am
10:00 am - 11:30 am
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Views are incredible, hike is hard. If you’re fit, the juice is worth the squeeze.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Storm King
Views are incredible, hike is hard. If you’re fit, the juice is worth the squeeze.
Sightseeing
Check the tide tables and head over to Salt Creek Recreation area at low tide. Washington’s coastline can be rugged, Salt Creek shoreline is no exception, sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are highly recommended.
Do not to harass the sealife found in tide-pools. Marine ecosystems are very fragile.
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Área Recreativa de Salt Creek
3506 Camp Hayden RdCheck the tide tables and head over to Salt Creek Recreation area at low tide. Washington’s coastline can be rugged, Salt Creek shoreline is no exception, sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are highly recommended.
Do not to harass the sealife found in tide-pools. Marine ecosystems are very fragile.
Hurricane ridge road is only 10miles from Basecamp. Enjoy this scenic, 45m minute drive up Hurricane Ridge Road to the visitors center. Approachable walks with scenic views can be had from the parking lot. In the wintertime, snowshoeing is a beloved pastime.
Note - due to a fire in 2023 the visitors center is undergoing repair. Bathroom amenities are porta potties and there are no food options available. The main visitor center in Port Angeles has a gift shop and Park guides.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Visitantes de Hurricane Ridge
3002 Mt Angeles RdHurricane ridge road is only 10miles from Basecamp. Enjoy this scenic, 45m minute drive up Hurricane Ridge Road to the visitors center. Approachable walks with scenic views can be had from the parking lot. In the wintertime, snowshoeing is a beloved pastime.
Note - due to a fire in 2023 the visitors center is undergoing repair. Bathroom amenities are porta potties and there are no food options available. The main visitor center in Port Angeles has a gift shop and Park guides.
Surfs up! Rent a board and grab the cooler before heading to crescent beach. Wander over to Salt Creek for nature trails, tide pools reveal themselves at low tide.
You can’t rent surfboards at North by Northwest Surf, http://nxnwsurf.com
Crescent Beach & RV Park
2860 Crescent Beach RoadSurfs up! Rent a board and grab the cooler before heading to crescent beach. Wander over to Salt Creek for nature trails, tide pools reveal themselves at low tide.
You can’t rent surfboards at North by Northwest Surf, http://nxnwsurf.com
Explore the Dungeness Recreation area which offer miles of easy trails, beach access and birding in the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge ($15 day fee).
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dungeness County Park
554 Voice of America Rd WExplore the Dungeness Recreation area which offer miles of easy trails, beach access and birding in the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge ($15 day fee).
You should spend time e at one of Washington’s most scenic beaches. Haystacks, seafoam, and a 1.5hr scenic drive on the 101. Grab the cooler and pack a picnic for a day at the beach.
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Rialto Beach
Mora RdYou should spend time e at one of Washington’s most scenic beaches. Haystacks, seafoam, and a 1.5hr scenic drive on the 101. Grab the cooler and pack a picnic for a day at the beach.
Food scene
This is right by the house and has everything you need in a pinch: coffee, breakfast sandwiches, snacks, ice, fried yumyums, takeaway fresh pizza, gas, everything!
Grandview Grocery
802 S C StThis is right by the house and has everything you need in a pinch: coffee, breakfast sandwiches, snacks, ice, fried yumyums, takeaway fresh pizza, gas, everything!
Right around the corner from the house, Sabai Thai has all your Thai faves.
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Sabai Thai
903 W 8th StRight around the corner from the house, Sabai Thai has all your Thai faves.
This is my favorite coffee shop in town (I love a dark, French roast) and they have crepes!
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Bella Rosa Coffee House
403 S Lincoln StThis is my favorite coffee shop in town (I love a dark, French roast) and they have crepes!
My next door neighbor is a commercial diver and in late 2023 the boys opened up Moby Duck. The food is excellent and fresh. As with most Port Angeles restaurants, the wait can be long in the summer so go early and don’t go while you’re starving. Tell Chris I said hi!
Moby Duck Chowder & Seafood
My next door neighbor is a commercial diver and in late 2023 the boys opened up Moby Duck. The food is excellent and fresh. As with most Port Angeles restaurants, the wait can be long in the summer so go early and don’t go while you’re starving. Tell Chris I said hi!