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Discover insider tips, hidden gems, and seasonal inspiration to help you make the most of your Port Angeles getaway.
Winter Adventures from Snow to Sand
In chilly winter months, Port Angeles provides an escape to explore enchanted beaches, snowy peaks and a charming downtown. The Olympic Mountain Range keeps much of the wintry rain to the west, so you can have a full day of adventures.
Top Holiday Events on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula
Celebrate the holidays in Port Angeles with sparkling lights, seaside strolls, snowy escapes at Hurricane Ridge, and festive events full of small-town charm.
8 Reasons to Visit Port Angeles, Washington this Fall
Every Fall, Port Angeles, Washington hosts a ton of events! from Crab and Mushroom Festivals to family-friendly Fall Festivals, Fitness Events and Fun Runs, you'll find plenty of things to do in the Fall here.
Bike the Olympic Discovery Trail
The Olympic Discovery Trail, a mostly paved multi-use path for biking, walking, horseback riding and running, extends from Port Townsend to Forks. Cruise by coastlines, rivers, streams, sapphire lakes and backwoods beaches. From downtown Port Angeles (start at the Red Lion Hotel) pedal out to Ediz Hook for sea, city, and mountain vistas.
Road Trip to the Olympic National Park for the Epic Workcation
Pack up the rig with a weeks' worth of clothing (maybe even 2 or 3 weeks), your outdoor gear, and the laptop then head to the Olympic National Park for the opportunity to work remotely from one of the coolest outdoorsy spots in the Pacific Northwest. Port Angeles, Washington is the epicenter for miles of mountain-top trails in Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsula for any time treks to mountain peaks, lovely lakes, ancient rainforest, and wild ocean seashores.
Port Angeles Art Mural Trail
Hunt and seek for art! Discover a collection of vivid hand-painted outdoor art murals that tell a small town’s rich story. Follow a mural trail in Port Angeles, Washington on foot or by bike! Over a dozen outdoor art murals dot the downtown Port Angeles area and tell a tale of the town’s rich maritime history and Native American culture. This self-guided art mural tour will take you to both hidden and not-so-hidden works of art.
Follow a Family of Four as They Explore Port Angeles for the First Time
Meet the Knott Family. This adventurous family of four was seeking a new place to call home, so they set out on an exploratory pilgrimage in 2018 to several new cities and states across the U.S. in search of a place to settle in and put down new roots. Visit Port Angeles invited them to the North Olympic Peninsula to check out Port Angeles for a long weekend… and here’s what they thought of it.
11 Reasons to Visit the Olympic National Park
Visit Port Angeles and Washington States’ largest National Park and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site! From Hurricane Ridge, to rainforest hikes, to beachcombing, and whale watching – the Olympic Peninsula invites you to explore its many magical landscapes, ecosystems, and unforgettable outdoor adventures.
Explore Downtown Port Angeles
Stroll, shop, dine and drink through the Port Angeles’ walkable downtown and waterfront! Spend a full day frolicking around downtown Port Angeles and see what our special small town has in store.
Whale Watching in Port Angeles, Washington
Keep an eye out for Killer Whales (Orcas), Gray Whales and Minke Whales! The waters surrounding Port Angeles — only a short drive from Seattle — offer one of North America’s finest vantage points for up-close viewing of humpback whales, gray whales, resident and transient orca whales (a.k.a. killer whales), and the elusive minke whale.