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Discover insider tips, hidden gems, and seasonal inspiration to help you make the most of your Port Angeles getaway.
Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail: Hike to Striped Peak Falls Near Port Angeles
Exploring waterfalls around the Olympic Peninsula and the Olympic National Park is nothing short of enchanting. The lush jungle-like Olympic Mountains forest, jagged sea cliffs and wild rivers all contribute to the backdrop around rushing falls. Discover Striped Peak Falls, one of the 20+ waterfalls the Olympic Peninsula has to offer and part of the official Waterfall Trail in Washington state.
Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail: Hike to Marymere Falls Near Port Angeles
Time to venture out and gush over a waterfall gem along the Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail. There are more than 20 waterfalls to explore, ranging from easy hikes with accessible trail access to hidden falls you have to work a little harder to see. Marymere Falls is a short-ish but stunning hike in Port Angeles, Washington.
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.
The Best Beaches Near The Olympic National Park
Explore Port Angeles beaches from downtown shores to wild Olympic National Park coastline, with tidepools, sea stacks, wildlife, and unforgettable views.
Road Trip from Portland or Seattle to Olympic National Park
Beach Hikes Near Port Angeles, Washington
Wander driftwood-lined shores and hidden coves near Port Angeles, where tidepools shimmer, sea stacks rise from the surf, and every trail leads to a new coastal surprise.
Wine & Waterfalls: A Weekend to Love on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula
Grab someone you love spending time with and head to the Olympic Peninsula for a WEEKEND TO LOVE filled with hiking to gorgeous waterfalls and wine tasting at a handful of craft wineries throughout the Olympic Peninsula!
Top Winter Activities in Port Angeles & Olympic National Park
The fun doesn't stop in Port Angeles when the weather starts to chill. Port Angeles' mild seaside climate allows for outdoor adventures year-round. If you crave more cold, head up 5,000-feet to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park for winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and sledding. Grab your winter coat and go exploring. Check out our list of the top winter activities in Port Angeles and Olympic National Park!
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.
Madison Falls in Port Angeles, Washington
Size Up 8 Gargantuan Trees on the Olympic Peninsula
If lollygagging among giant trees is on your bucket list, then head to the Olympic Peninsula where you’ll find the highest number of gargantuan trees contained into the smallest area in the whole wide world. The Olympic Peninsula’s rainforests are hiding some straight up giants among the moss, ferns, verdant valleys and swirling streams.
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.