Insider's Guide to Port Angeles, WA

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Insider's Guide to Port Angeles, WA

Retail

The best place to buy gifts, apparel, and goods from the woods. Dog-friendly.
20 residents recomanen
MOSS
104 W 1st St
20 residents recomanen
The best place to buy gifts, apparel, and goods from the woods. Dog-friendly.
The place that has it all. A local outfitters since 1957, Swain’s offers outdoor gear, gifts and treats for all ages, including $0.25 popcorn.
40 residents recomanen
Swain's General Store
602 E 1st St
40 residents recomanen
The place that has it all. A local outfitters since 1957, Swain’s offers outdoor gear, gifts and treats for all ages, including $0.25 popcorn.
Books, gifts and so much more, this is our favorite bookstore in the area.
10 residents recomanen
Port Book and News
104 E 1st St
10 residents recomanen
Books, gifts and so much more, this is our favorite bookstore in the area.

Food scene

Friendly baristas, Stumptown coffee and a loft with a view. The ideal spot to bring your laptop and work remotely. Open until 2pm.
9 residents recomanen
The Coffee Box
224 E 1st St
9 residents recomanen
Friendly baristas, Stumptown coffee and a loft with a view. The ideal spot to bring your laptop and work remotely. Open until 2pm.
The best local wines at easy-to-drink prices. If you’re a reds fan, the Malbec and Merlot are our favorites.
38 residents recomanen
Harbinger Winery
2358 US-101
38 residents recomanen
The best local wines at easy-to-drink prices. If you’re a reds fan, the Malbec and Merlot are our favorites.
The perfect spot for that old-fashioned ice cream cone in vanilla, chocolate or swirl. Bonus: the farm animals and yard games.
44 residents recomanen
Granny's Cafe
235471 US-101
44 residents recomanen
The perfect spot for that old-fashioned ice cream cone in vanilla, chocolate or swirl. Bonus: the farm animals and yard games.
The easy choice for fine dining in Port Angeles. The wine selection and caesar salad aims to please. Open for dinner only.
72 residents recomanen
Kokopelli Grill
203 E Front St
72 residents recomanen
The easy choice for fine dining in Port Angeles. The wine selection and caesar salad aims to please. Open for dinner only.
The best burgers, hot wings and appetizers in Port Angeles. Remember to come early, as reservations aren’t always accepted.
152 residents recomanen
Next Door Gastropub
113 W 1st St
152 residents recomanen
The best burgers, hot wings and appetizers in Port Angeles. Remember to come early, as reservations aren’t always accepted.
A "must go" place for dine-in breakfast: homemade baked goods (try the cinnamon roll!), generous portions, and friendly staff.
58 residents recomanen
Chestnut Cottage Restaurant
929 E Front St
58 residents recomanen
A "must go" place for dine-in breakfast: homemade baked goods (try the cinnamon roll!), generous portions, and friendly staff.
Great ambiance and our favorite lunch spot. If you have 4+ people, you can also request hibachi for a fun family experience!
13 residents recomanen
Songoku Hibachi and Sushi Japanese
134 W Front St
13 residents recomanen
Great ambiance and our favorite lunch spot. If you have 4+ people, you can also request hibachi for a fun family experience!
Serving local beers that go down easy. Our favorite pint: the Ediz Hook IPA.
55 residents recomanen
Barhop Brewing and Artisan Pizza
124 W Railroad Ave
55 residents recomanen
Serving local beers that go down easy. Our favorite pint: the Ediz Hook IPA.
Great ambiance, outdoor fire pits and smooth reds. The Storm King Red (in a bag!) is perfect to bring with you on adventures.
16 residents recomanen
Camaraderie cellars
334 Benson Rd
16 residents recomanen
Great ambiance, outdoor fire pits and smooth reds. The Storm King Red (in a bag!) is perfect to bring with you on adventures.
The closest thing to In N' Out on the Olympic Peninsula.
24 residents recomanen
Frugals
1520 E Front St
24 residents recomanen
The closest thing to In N' Out on the Olympic Peninsula.
The New Zealand-inspired, real fruit ice cream is the best (try the rasberry!), but a variety of traditional scoops are also available.
8 residents recomanen
Welly's Real Fruit Ice Cream
115 East Railroad Avenue
8 residents recomanen
The New Zealand-inspired, real fruit ice cream is the best (try the rasberry!), but a variety of traditional scoops are also available.
Woodsy decor, strong coffee, and friendly baristas. Try the daily specials to satisfy your sweet tooth.
16 residents recomanen
Bada NW Coffee Shop
118 W 1st St
16 residents recomanen
Woodsy decor, strong coffee, and friendly baristas. Try the daily specials to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The perfect date night spot. Try the brussel sprouts!
31 residents recomanen
Spruce
128 E Front St
31 residents recomanen
The perfect date night spot. Try the brussel sprouts!
The BEST homemade bagels and mini vegan donuts ($0.65/each) in town. Arrive early because they sell out fast.
Electric Cloud Coffee
630 E 1st St
The BEST homemade bagels and mini vegan donuts ($0.65/each) in town. Arrive early because they sell out fast.

Activities

Not your average community pool. Grab a day pass and enjoy the lazy river, pools, hot tub and sauna. A local favorite.
6 residents recomanen
William Shore Memorial Pool
225 E 5th St
6 residents recomanen
Not your average community pool. Grab a day pass and enjoy the lazy river, pools, hot tub and sauna. A local favorite.
Highly recommend day passes for the Hot Springs. Includes access to three thermal pools. Bring your own towel (rental fees apply).
81 residents recomanen
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
12076 Sol Duc-Hot Springs Rd
81 residents recomanen
Highly recommend day passes for the Hot Springs. Includes access to three thermal pools. Bring your own towel (rental fees apply).

Sightseeing

While not technically in Olympic National Park, this is our top pick for tide pooling, hiking along the coast, SUP, and kayaking.
122 residents recomanen
Salt Creek àrea recreativa
3506 Camp Hayden Rd
122 residents recomanen
While not technically in Olympic National Park, this is our top pick for tide pooling, hiking along the coast, SUP, and kayaking.
Easy bike path along the shores of Lake Crescent. Don't forget to take the side trail to Devil's punchbowl, a cobalt & turquoise lagoon.
32 residents recomanen
Spruce Railroad Trail (Lake Crescent Trail)
Lake Crescent Trail
32 residents recomanen
Easy bike path along the shores of Lake Crescent. Don't forget to take the side trail to Devil's punchbowl, a cobalt & turquoise lagoon.
Vibrant, walkable and a short ferry away! Enjoy high tea, IMAX, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and more. Bring your passport.
230 residents recomanen
Victoria
230 residents recomanen
Vibrant, walkable and a short ferry away! Enjoy high tea, IMAX, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and more. Bring your passport.
Enjoy a meal at Lake Quinault's historic lodge and explore local hikes and waterfalls. You may even run into Roosevelt Elk.
24 residents recomanen
Llac Quinault Lodge
345 S Shore Rd
24 residents recomanen
Enjoy a meal at Lake Quinault's historic lodge and explore local hikes and waterfalls. You may even run into Roosevelt Elk.

Hiking

One of our favorite easy hikes (1.6 miles) in Olympic National Park with a gradual ascent to one of the most iconic waterfalls in the area.
71 residents recomanen
Cascades de Sol Duc
71 residents recomanen
One of our favorite easy hikes (1.6 miles) in Olympic National Park with a gradual ascent to one of the most iconic waterfalls in the area.
The easiest hike you'll find in the area (0.4 miles) with a rewarding view!
76 residents recomanen
Marymere Falls
76 residents recomanen
The easiest hike you'll find in the area (0.4 miles) with a rewarding view!
An iconic local hike, this steep trail opens up to panoramic views of Lake Crescent. Bring gloves for the ropes section!
42 residents recomanen
Mount Storm King
42 residents recomanen
An iconic local hike, this steep trail opens up to panoramic views of Lake Crescent. Bring gloves for the ropes section!
A private cove awaits you on the Cove Trail (2 miles roundtrip), or climb to the peak towering above Salt Creek. Don't forget to download a trail map! It's easy to get lost en route on the loop.
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A private cove awaits you on the Cove Trail (2 miles roundtrip), or climb to the peak towering above Salt Creek. Don't forget to download a trail map! It's easy to get lost en route on the loop.

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Call First

Google, Yelp and online websites are not 100% reliable due to staffing and labor shortages, hunting/fishing season (yes, it's true) and holidays. If you want to make sure a place is open, call ahead.
Fes la reserva abans de marxar

Black Ball Ferry

If you're planning to travel to Victoria, Canada - which we highly recommend if you have your passport - we suggest booking, or at least checking availability, before you plan your trip.
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Bring Layers

The weather forecast is not always predictable. If the forecast calls for rain, it could only rain for an hour, then be sunny or windy or both. Bring extra layers to stay comfortable.
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Shop Local

There are lots of local businesses that do not have a storefront. A few of our favorites that you can find and order from easily on social media or their websites: * Cookie Daughters (www.cookiedaughters.com) - delicious homemade sugar cookies perfect for celebrating holidays and special occasions * Sea to Summit Charcuterie Co. (@sea.to.summitcc) - adult lunchables delivered to your door or larger charcuterie boards for hosting * So So Sweet by Ashley (www.sososweetbyashley.com) - offering custom cakes, cupcakes + cookies! * Tin Can Floral Co (www.instagram.com/tincanfloralco) - blooms!
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Hiking Tips

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PASS Many of the hikes we recommend are located in Olympic National Park and require a National Park Pass. Don't forget to bring this with you! DOWNLOAD ALLTRAILS This is our #1 tool to find hikes, view the latest trail conditions and serve as a GPS tracking tool to ensure you stay on trail. You can also download maps, check weather and get directions to the trailhead. www.alltrails.com