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Port Angeles is the the largest city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington. It is the county seat of Clallam County.

With a population of 19,000, Port Angeles is regarded as the "Center of it All" for the Olympic Peninsula. It's a great place to start for a day trip to Hurricane Ridge or a vacation to explore all of the Olympic National Park. Outdoor sports like kayaking, biking or hiking are very popular. Many quaint shops attract shoppers downtown and the expansive waterfront provides relaxation. With ferries coming and going all day, Port Angeles is the departure point for a trip to Victoria (British Columbia). Beautiful Pacific beaches are nearby and the lavender fields and berry farms of Sequim beckon all summer. Port Angeles is the place to be when it comes to experiencing all that the Olympic Peninsula has to offer.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

From Seattle's main airport, SeaTac (IATA: SEA), one can drive directly to Port Angeles in just 2.5 hours (via I-5 S, WA-16 W, WA-3 N & WA-101).

[edit] By air

The William R. Fairchild International Airport (IATA: KLM) is located on the west side of the city. Currently, Kenmore Air flies 7 daily round-trip flights in and out of Fairchild between Port Angeles and Seattle’s Boeing Field [1].

• Kenmore Air [2]

[edit] By boat

Washington State Ferries [3] cut across the Puget Sound from Edmonds or from downtown Seattle to Bainbridge Island. There are also vehicle ferry routes from Victoria (British Columbia).

• MV Coho Ferry [4]
• Victoria Express [5]

Port Angeles Boat Haven [6] is nestled in the nook of Ediz Hook and is a direct route from Victoria (British Columbia). It is a perfect stop over for boaters plying the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound.

[edit] By bicycle

The Olympic Discovery Trail[7] heads west from Port Townsend. As of 2011 it is under construction, but reaches Port Angeles, and beyond to Lake Crescent. The section east of Port Angeles is an well marked car free trail, much of which is paved, and easy to traverse on a loaded touring bicycle. West of Port Angeles is the "adventure" part of the trail, for which a cross-country mountain bike is recommended. The trail is non-technical single track, making it a introductory level XC, challenging but doable on a loaded touring bicycle.

[edit] Get around

• Highway 101
• Old Olympic Highway
• Fairchild International Airport [8]
• Port Angeles Boat Haven [9]
• Clallam Transit [10] offers service in and around Port Angeles, with connections to Forks (and on to Lake Quinault and Aberdeen) and Sequim (and on to Port Townsend). A single ride is $0.75, plus $0.25 for each additional zone entered. A day pass is $2.00.

[edit][add listing] See

• Olympic National Park
• Ediz Hook [11]
• Olympic Discovery Trail [12]
• Hurricane Ridge [13]
• Deer Park [14]
• Rialto Beach [15]
• San Juan Islands
• Strait of Juan de Fuca

[edit][add listing] Do

• Hiking
• Biking
• Golfing
• Kayaking
• Windsurfing
• Beachcombing

[edit][add listing] Buy

Quaint shops located downtown.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Numerous places to dine or to just grab a bite to eat.

• Frugals, 1527 East First St, ☎ 360-417-3958, [16]. This is a true classic American drive-thru. You will be instantly transported back to your childhood by the sights and most importantly the smells of the great food cooking there.  edit
• Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant, 106 West Front St, ☎ 360-457-6944, [17]. If you are looking for great American style Chinese then look no further. They have a great feel and atmosphere to them and the food is second to none.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

Water and stuff

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

• Thor Town International Hostel, 316 N Race St, ☎ +1 360 452-0931 (thortown@olypen.com), [18]. checkin: 5PM-9PM; checkout: noon. Dorm beds at $18 per night, private rooms at $35 per couple, children under 14 at $6.  edit

[edit] Mid-range

[edit] Splurge

• George Washington Inn, 939 Finn Hall Road, ☎ (360) 452-5207, [19]. A replica of George Washington's home located along the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Sequim and Port Angeles. $175-$300.  edit

[edit] Get out

• Sequim - As one of Port Angeles' next door neighbors, it is a bit more rural and still offers somewhat of a small-town atmosphere.
• Forks - Take the Olympic Loop for a scenic drive around the Olympic Peninsula, including the Hoh Rain Forest and Stephenie Meyers' 'Twilight' town of Forks.

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