2017.10.28-PA-172-Midres.jpg
Exterior of a building with large red neon signs reading 'Port Angeles' and 'Ward's,' and a sign for 'Rogue Velt' on the front. Outdoor seating area with tables, umbrellas, and potted plants. People walking with a dog near the entrance at dusk.

Plan Your Visit to Port Angeles

Framed By One of the Largest National Parks, You’ll Find Bold Nature Connected with Small Town Vibes in Port Angeles, Washington.

Plan Your Visit to Port Angeles, the Surrounding Olympic Peninsula and Olympic National Park.

Silhouettes of four flying birds against a black background.

Featured Articles

Wildlife and Sea Life in Port Angeles

From forest trails to coastal waters, the wildlife experiences surrounding Port Angeles are nothing short of extraordinary. Spend a morning spotting elk in Olympic National Park, an afternoon tidepooling along the rugged coastline, and end your day watching whales pass through the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

It’s this incredible diversity—where mountains, forests, and ocean all meet—that makes the Olympic Peninsula such a special place to explore.

Hiking Near Port Angeles

From forest trails to coastal waters, the wildlife experiences surrounding Port Angeles are nothing short of extraordinary. Spend a morning spotting elk in Olympic National Park, an afternoon tidepooling along the rugged coastline, and end your day watching whales pass through the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Day Trips

Make Port Angeles your hub as you day trip your way across the Olympic Peninsula region. Easy day trips from Port Angeles include Victoria, B.C. Canada, the Hoh Rainforest, Cape Flattery, Port Townsend, and even a Culinary Loop.

Exterior view of the Royal Lodge hotel with lush greenery and a small waterfall in front, under a partly cloudy sky in the evening.

STAY

Find the perfect Port Angeles hotel, vacation rental, or bed & breakfast to serve as your Olympic Peninsula basecamp. Gaze at sea and mountain views from your pillow or from a tent!

Assorted dishes including a bowl of potato soup with toast, buffalo wings with celery sticks, a plate of sushi rolls with sauce, a grilled breaded cutlet with sauce and microgreens, fresh veggie salad with carrots and cucumber, and cocktails on a wooden table.
Horizontal pattern of black and white stylized waves.

EAT

Eating & drinking in Port Angeles restaurants is a bold adventure, too. From seasonal cuisine to fresh seafood, there are plenty of restaurants ready to serve you. Fill your belly and your glass!

A woman in a yellow jacket taking a selfie with a smartphone in a forest with a waterfall in the background.
Abstract pattern of black and white waves.

PLAY

Port Angeles is a four-season destination and the gateway to Olympic National Park. There’s plenty of things to do here year-round!

Interior of a retail clothing store with outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories displayed on shelves and racks, with a wooden canoe mounted on the wall and string lights overhead.
A close-up illustration of a topographic map showing elevation lines in green and brown colors.

SHOP

Shop your way through Port Angeles’ charming downtown and waterfront district. Galleries, antiqueries, bookeries & boutiques of every kind await.

Upcoming Events

Follow Us

#VISITPORTANGELES

#VISITPORTANGELES