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10 Uncrowded Beaches around the Olympic Peninsula

From majestic sea stacks to clifftop vistas of the expansive Pacific Ocean to secluded beaches on quiet coves and bays, the Olympic Peninsula is a beach lover’s paradise. When you need a beach fix but want to be surrounded by …

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Natural Wonders WOW THE WORLD

Olympic National Park

A natural UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its diverse ecosystems.

Hood Canal

A 68-mile saltwater fjord, rich with underwater flora and fauna.    

Dungeness Spit

The longest natural sand spit in the U.S., growing 13 feet per year.

Cape Flattery

Welcome to the northwestern-most point in the contiguous United States.

A YEAR-ROUND LINEUP OF Festivals & Events

2021 Beach Naturalists Training (Virtual)

Apr 13 - May 18

Jefferson WSU Extension is partnering with Kitsap WSU Extension and WA Sea Grant to offer a 6-week Beach Naturalist training via Zoom. The training is designed for anyone who is …

Washington Coast Cleanup

Apr 17

Want to show your love for Washington beaches? Registration is now open for the 2021 Washington Coast Cleanup (WCC). Join Earth Day volunteers from all around the Pacific Northwest who will be cleaning …

Art in Bloom

Apr 17 - Apr 18
1203 E Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, WA 98362 United States

A special event to honor Mim and Bud Foley, long-time friends of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, that provides a colorful, scented and textural counterpoint to the current exhibition, …

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Expect the Unexpected- OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK

Diversity is the Hallmark

Forty-nine peaks over 6,500 feet, more than 600 miles of trails, 266 glaciers. Four temperate rain forests. Iconic rivers, deep lakes, and 22 waterfalls. Rocky, craggy beaches full of sea life. Known for roaming Roosevelt elk and flying squirrels. One …

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Hoh Rain Forest

A magical destination like no other, the lush and diverse Hoh Rain Forest is one of the most popular spots on the Olympic Peninsula. Take in tumbling waterfalls and rushing rivers, miles of forested trails, and wildlife and fishing like …

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Wild Ocean Beaches

From rugged to serene, Olympic Peninsula beaches stretch for miles and offer endless recreation and exploration. Trek the coastline, catch a wave, discover teeming tidepools and dramatic sea stacks, and soak up Pacific Ocean views and sunsets that will leave …

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