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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.

Port Angeles & Ediz Hook

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). Washington State Ferries [1] cut across the Puget Sound from Edmonds or from downtown Seattle to Bainbridge Island. There are also ferry routes from Victoria (British Columbia).

• MV Coho Ferry [2]
• Victoria Express [3]

[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 [4].

• Kenmore Air [5]

[edit] By sea

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] Get around

• Highway 101
• Old Olympic Highway
• Fairchild International Airport [7]
• Port Angeles Boat Haven [8]
• Clallam Transit [9] 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 [10]
• Olympic Discovery Trail [11]
• Hurricane Ridge [12]
• Deer Park [13]
• Rialto Beach [14]
• 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, [15]. 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, [16]. 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

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

• Thor Town International Hostel, 316 North Race Street, +1 360 452-0931, [17]. Dorm beds at $13.60 per night, private rooms at $30 per couple, children under 14 at $6.

[edit] Mid-range

• Tudor Inn, 1108 South Oak Street, ☎ 866-286-2224, [18]. Voted Best Bed and Breakfast in Clallam County - 2006 Award! The design of the Inn is English Tudor, built in 1910 when the sumptuous use of wood was taken for granted.  edit

[edit] Splurge

George Washington Inn

• George Washington Inn, 939 Finn Hall Road, ☎ (360) 452-5207, [19]. A new bed & breakfast located along the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Sequim and Port Angeles. $175-235.  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
• Olympic Loop - Take the Olympic Loop for a scenic drive back around the Olympics.