Donette’s guidebook
Informative
Five minute drive from the house. Exhibits about the Olympic’s natural and cultural history. Hands-on Discovery Room for kids.
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Besucherzentrum Olympia-Nationalpark
3002 Mt Angeles RdFive minute drive from the house. Exhibits about the Olympic’s natural and cultural history. Hands-on Discovery Room for kids.
Located at the downtown pier. Small marine center that includes displays about our unique marine landscape and touch tanks.
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Feiro Marine Life Center
315 N Lincoln StLocated at the downtown pier. Small marine center that includes displays about our unique marine landscape and touch tanks.
Sightseeing
Peabody Creek Trail
So beautiful and kid/dog friendly. Located outside the Visitor’s Center.
Beautiful waterfall 10 minutes from Port Angeles. Easy hike along a paved trail. Picnic tables and free parking
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Madison Falls Trailhead
1930 Olympic Hot Springs RdBeautiful waterfall 10 minutes from Port Angeles. Easy hike along a paved trail. Picnic tables and free parking
This beach formed when the Elwha dam was removed. More than 70 acres of new habitat have been created, and tribal members have restored access to sacred sites and revived long-ago cultural traditions. You’ll find some of the most dramatic changes at the mouth of the Elwha River, where wetlands, beaches and the estuary are being rebuilt.
Stroll the sandy beach, explore the riverbank, soak up the sun, take in the sounds of waves, and ponder the power of Mother Nature. Walkers, picnickers and surfers will want to check out the new beach at the east end of Freshwater Bay. The protected waters are ideal for kayaks and small boats. A boat launch at the west end of the bay provides the perfect spot to hit the water.
Elwha Beach Access
Elwha Dike RoadThis beach formed when the Elwha dam was removed. More than 70 acres of new habitat have been created, and tribal members have restored access to sacred sites and revived long-ago cultural traditions. You’ll find some of the most dramatic changes at the mouth of the Elwha River, where wetlands, beaches and the estuary are being rebuilt.
Stroll the sandy beach, explore the riverbank, soak up the sun, take in the sounds of waves, and ponder the power of Mother Nature. Walkers, picnickers and surfers will want to check out the new beach at the east end of Freshwater Bay. The protected waters are ideal for kayaks and small boats. A boat launch at the west end of the bay provides the perfect spot to hit the water.
The Marymere Falls Trail is a short hike through wonderful Pacific Northwest scenery from Lake Crescent, through large towering trees, and encompassing incredible river views. It is one of the most popular trails in Olympic National Park. The trail begins by the Storm King Ranger Station and features a nice gentle rise in elevation up to the falls, and a pleasant descent. It's a great family friendly outing in an old growth forest.
Lush greenery and beautiful waterways abound on this short trek. The waterfall is breathtaking.
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Marymere Falls
The Marymere Falls Trail is a short hike through wonderful Pacific Northwest scenery from Lake Crescent, through large towering trees, and encompassing incredible river views. It is one of the most popular trails in Olympic National Park. The trail begins by the Storm King Ranger Station and features a nice gentle rise in elevation up to the falls, and a pleasant descent. It's a great family friendly outing in an old growth forest.
Lush greenery and beautiful waterways abound on this short trek. The waterfall is breathtaking.
Pretty hike to some water falls. There are hot springs as well.
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Sol Duc Trailhead
Sol Duc RoadPretty hike to some water falls. There are hot springs as well.
If you look out towards the water you’ll see a strange strip of land in the harbor with cars driving on it. That’s the Spit or Ediz Hook! We love playing in the water and walking along the beach looking for seals! Drive west on Front Street and take a right at the fork. You’ll drive through the paper mill. Keep going until you’re driving on the spit. You can go all the way to the Coast Guard station.
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Ediz Hook
If you look out towards the water you’ll see a strange strip of land in the harbor with cars driving on it. That’s the Spit or Ediz Hook! We love playing in the water and walking along the beach looking for seals! Drive west on Front Street and take a right at the fork. You’ll drive through the paper mill. Keep going until you’re driving on the spit. You can go all the way to the Coast Guard station.
A drive-through wildlife exhibit, where animals come right up to your vehicle to eat out of your hands. You need A LOT of whole wheat bread.
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Olympic Game Farm
1423 Ward RdA drive-through wildlife exhibit, where animals come right up to your vehicle to eat out of your hands. You need A LOT of whole wheat bread.
Adventure
Paved walk that leads you by the water and through some thick trees. It’s over 100 miles long—there are several access points in Port Angeles and Sequim—depending on what kind of scenery you want. It’s nice for biking, running and walking.
Olympic Discovery Trail: Adventure Route
Olympic Discovery Trail: Adventure RoutePaved walk that leads you by the water and through some thick trees. It’s over 100 miles long—there are several access points in Port Angeles and Sequim—depending on what kind of scenery you want. It’s nice for biking, running and walking.
Beautiful tide pools, a nice sandy beach, WWII bunkers that you can drive through, fire pits and a playground. Drive west on 101 and take a right onto HWY 112 towards Joyce. It’s about a 25 minute drive. Make sure to check the tide schedule for low tide if you want to see the tide pools. Both the beach and tide pools are best at a 2 ft tide or lower (the lower the better!)
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Salt Creek Recreation Area
3506 Camp Hayden RdBeautiful tide pools, a nice sandy beach, WWII bunkers that you can drive through, fire pits and a playground. Drive west on 101 and take a right onto HWY 112 towards Joyce. It’s about a 25 minute drive. Make sure to check the tide schedule for low tide if you want to see the tide pools. Both the beach and tide pools are best at a 2 ft tide or lower (the lower the better!)
Kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. The water is a crystal-clear blue/green. We love relaxing on the dock and jumping in when it’s warm enough. The lodge is a fun place to eat and play games. 30 min drive west on HWY 101
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Crescent-See
Kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. The water is a crystal-clear blue/green. We love relaxing on the dock and jumping in when it’s warm enough. The lodge is a fun place to eat and play games. 30 min drive west on HWY 101
Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park. In clear weather, fantastic views can be enjoyed throughout the year. Great hiking for fall, spring and winter. Snowshoeing, tubing, and skiing during the winter months
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Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park. In clear weather, fantastic views can be enjoyed throughout the year. Great hiking for fall, spring and winter. Snowshoeing, tubing, and skiing during the winter months
Nice and easy trail with beautiful views of the blue waters of Lake Crescent and a cool railroad tunnel. During the summer months, locals jump from cliffs of varying heights into the deep, cold waters of the punchbowl.
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Devil's Punchbowl
Nice and easy trail with beautiful views of the blue waters of Lake Crescent and a cool railroad tunnel. During the summer months, locals jump from cliffs of varying heights into the deep, cold waters of the punchbowl.
Hikes
Located about 90 minutes from Port Angeles, this easy hike ends in a stunning view of Tatoosh Island while standing on the most northwesterly tip of the contiguous lower 48 States. Four observation decks on the Cape Flattery Trail provide spectacular views of the rugged rocks, birds, and jade waters of the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific takes on many hues depending on the weather and cloud cover from steel gray to light pink or yellow at sunset. Watch for gray whales off the Cape and sea lions on Snake Rock just east of Tatoosh Island.
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Cape Flattery
Located about 90 minutes from Port Angeles, this easy hike ends in a stunning view of Tatoosh Island while standing on the most northwesterly tip of the contiguous lower 48 States. Four observation decks on the Cape Flattery Trail provide spectacular views of the rugged rocks, birds, and jade waters of the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific takes on many hues depending on the weather and cloud cover from steel gray to light pink or yellow at sunset. Watch for gray whales off the Cape and sea lions on Snake Rock just east of Tatoosh Island.
Mount Storm King is the perfect hike if you are looking for a challenge!
This route is technical (but well maintained) and hiking boots are highly recommended. The initial section is relatively flat before leading to a large elevation gain through a series of switchbacks. Following this, there is a rope section that can only be traveled by one person at a time— so expect a wait during the summer season and weekends. The last section involves a rock scramble before reaching the summit. The view at the top overlooks Lake Crescent and is incredible!
There is an optional side-trip to the popular Marymere Falls if you want to extend your trip.
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Mount Storm King
Mount Storm King is the perfect hike if you are looking for a challenge!
This route is technical (but well maintained) and hiking boots are highly recommended. The initial section is relatively flat before leading to a large elevation gain through a series of switchbacks. Following this, there is a rope section that can only be traveled by one person at a time— so expect a wait during the summer season and weekends. The last section involves a rock scramble before reaching the summit. The view at the top overlooks Lake Crescent and is incredible!
There is an optional side-trip to the popular Marymere Falls if you want to extend your trip.
Coastal scenery, forests, rocky bluffs, tide pools, and a hearty climb to a 1,166-foot viewpoint.
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Striped Peak Trailhead
Coastal scenery, forests, rocky bluffs, tide pools, and a hearty climb to a 1,166-foot viewpoint.
Grocery Stores
Shelves are lined with organic produce, locally sourced items and natural supplements. From bulk coffee & kombucha to an expansive array of herbs.
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Country Aire Natural Foods
200 W 1st StShelves are lined with organic produce, locally sourced items and natural supplements. From bulk coffee & kombucha to an expansive array of herbs.
Safeway
110 E 3rd StBakery, deli, fresh produce and pharmacy
Food scene
Delicious homemade American breakfast & lunch dishes. Try the cinnamon roll!
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Chestnut Cottage Restaurant
929 E Front StDelicious homemade American breakfast & lunch dishes. Try the cinnamon roll!
Narrow, contemporary diner serving creative takes on breakfast & lunch standards.
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First Street Haven Restaurant
107 E 1st StNarrow, contemporary diner serving creative takes on breakfast & lunch standards.
Counter-serve Tex-Mex tacos, burritos & sandwiches made with smoked meats.
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Little Devil's Lunchbox
315 E 1st StCounter-serve Tex-Mex tacos, burritos & sandwiches made with smoked meats.
Homemade soups, hot sandwiches & baked goods served in a Victorian cafe with patio seating. Less than a block away!
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Toga's Soup House Deli & Gourmet
122 W Lauridsen BlvdHomemade soups, hot sandwiches & baked goods served in a Victorian cafe with patio seating. Less than a block away!
Elevated American bar bites & craft beers in cozy digs with outdoor seating.
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Next Door Gastropub
113 W 1st StElevated American bar bites & craft beers in cozy digs with outdoor seating.
Pies & calzones, whole or by the slice, made with a variety of toppings & available in gluten free.
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Strait Slice Pizza
136 W 1st StPies & calzones, whole or by the slice, made with a variety of toppings & available in gluten free.
Mexican eatery offering traditional & veggie fare & happy hour.
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Sergio's Hacienda
205 E 8th StMexican eatery offering traditional & veggie fare & happy hour.
Comfortable spot offering a large menu of curries, noodles & stir-fries, plus beer & wine.
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Sabai Thai
903 W 8th StComfortable spot offering a large menu of curries, noodles & stir-fries, plus beer & wine.
Chinese Cuisine made from only fresh ingredients.
Offering dine-in and take-out options.
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Tendy's Garden
920 E 1st StChinese Cuisine made from only fresh ingredients.
Offering dine-in and take-out options.
Traditional Chinese fare. Get your order to-go or have it delivered. Good prices with better portion sizes!
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Fresh Wok
1603 E Front StTraditional Chinese fare. Get your order to-go or have it delivered. Good prices with better portion sizes!
Casual-chic tavern with steaks, seafood and wood-fired pizza & BBQ, fire pits on the deck.
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Woodfire Grill
929 W 8th StCasual-chic tavern with steaks, seafood and wood-fired pizza & BBQ, fire pits on the deck.
Authentic Hand crafted Southwest Food. Smoked Prime Rib. Grilled Steaks and local Seafood. Farm to table items from local organic farms of Washington.
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Kokopelli Grill
203 E Front StAuthentic Hand crafted Southwest Food. Smoked Prime Rib. Grilled Steaks and local Seafood. Farm to table items from local organic farms of Washington.
Barhop Brewing has a rotating tap selection of home brews, as well as guest taps, wine and hard cider. Their pizza is a home made sourdough crust everyday, with home made sauces, and highest quality meats cooked in our 800 degree stone oven. They are located right on the water downtown, with a beautiful view of the straits.
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Barhop Brewing and Artisan Pizza
124 W Railroad AveBarhop Brewing has a rotating tap selection of home brews, as well as guest taps, wine and hard cider. Their pizza is a home made sourdough crust everyday, with home made sauces, and highest quality meats cooked in our 800 degree stone oven. They are located right on the water downtown, with a beautiful view of the straits.
Coffee Spots
Laid-back spot with local art serving espresso drinks, baked goods, sweets & quiche.
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The Blackbird Coffeehouse
336 E 8th StLaid-back spot with local art serving espresso drinks, baked goods, sweets & quiche.
A local favorite with nice ambiance, savory crepes and free wifi.
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Bella Rosa Coffee House
403 S Lincoln StA local favorite with nice ambiance, savory crepes and free wifi.
Warm outpost offering coffee, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches & kolaches, plus beer & wine.
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Bada NW Coffee Shop
118 W 1st StWarm outpost offering coffee, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches & kolaches, plus beer & wine.
Located a block from the house. Great coffee and espresso.
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Toga's Soup House Deli & Gourmet
122 W Lauridsen BlvdLocated a block from the house. Great coffee and espresso.