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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.
Road Trip from Portland or Seattle to Olympic National Park
The Best Hikes to Watch the Sunset In & Around the Olympic National Park
From alpine meadows to rugged coastline, explore the best sunset hikes in Port Angeles and Olympic National Park with scenic trails, wildlife sightings, and sweeping views at every turn.
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!
6 Reasons to Visit Port Angeles this Spring
Hey, spring breakers, birders, foodie and fitness fans! Don’t miss these six festive spring events in Port Angeles — located on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula: Frosty Moss Relay, Olympic Birdfest, OAT Run, NW Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Series, Juan de Fuca Music & Arts Festival and the North Olympic Discovery Marathon.
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
Top of the World on the Deer Park Road Trail
Get Unforgettable Views (and Access to Dozens of Hiking Trails) at the Top of Deer Park Road in Olympic National Park. Climb 5,800+ feet above sea level on a windy gravel road (oversized vehicles and motorhomes are not recommended) for 360 degree views of mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the top of Blue Mountain. Some say the views are better here than Hurricane Ridge, but you have to work harder to get to them.
Fall Leaf Peeping in the Olympic National Park and Around the Olympic Peninsula
Get Unforgettable Views (and Access to Dozens of Hiking Trails) at the Top of Deer Park Road in Olympic National Park! Climb 5,800+ feet above sea level on a windy gravel road (oversized vehicles and motorhomes are not recommended) for 360 degree views of mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the top of Blue Mountain. Some say the views are better here than Hurricane Ridge, but you have to work harder to get to them.
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.