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Before you go
Your trip to Port Angeles.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Port Angeles – Washington State Destination Seattle and Olympic (Seattle; Port Angeles; Ashford)
How to get there
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) SeaTac · 140 km
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Black Ball Ferry Line Terminal 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Seattle, the most used route combines a ferry to Bainbridge or Kingston with about two hours of driving across the peninsula. There are direct buses between Seattle airport and Port Angeles. The Coho ferry crosses the strait to Victoria, Canada, in about an hour and a half.
How many days
Two days allow you to see Hurricane Ridge and Crescent Lake; with a third day you can add the Hoh Forest and the Pacific beaches.
When to go
In summer, June through September, the road to Hurricane Ridge is open daily and there is less rain. In winter the town has mild temperatures, but the mountain gets snow and the road only opens on some days.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to get around the park, which has few bus lines and long distances between areas. In summer there is a special route to Hurricane Ridge. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Port Angeles
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Morning
Hurricane Ridge
Stop at the park visitor center and drive up the Hurricane Ridge Road. Do the Hurricane Hill trail.
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Afternoon
Crescent Lake
Follow US 101 to Crescent Lake and walk to Marymere Falls.
2 days in Port Angeles
Day 1
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Morning
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge Road early, with the Hurricane Hill trail.
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Afternoon
Crescent Lake
Marymere Falls and paddle or hike the Spruce Railroad Trail.
Day 2
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All day
Hoh Forest
Leave early for the Hoh Forest, do the Hall of Mosses and the Spruce Nature Trail and, on the return, detour to Rialto Beach or Ruby Beach.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Port Angeles a good base for Olympic National Park?
Yes, for Hurricane Ridge and Crescent Lake. For the Hoh Forest and the Pacific beaches, Forks is closer.
How to get from Seattle to Port Angeles?
By car, with a ferry to Bainbridge or Kingston and about two hours of driving, or by direct bus from Seattle airport.
Can you go from Port Angeles to Victoria, Canada?
Yes, by ferry, in about an hour and a half. You must carry the required entry documents for Canada, which depend on your nationality.
How many days to stay in Port Angeles?
Two days for Hurricane Ridge and Crescent Lake, three to include the Hoh Forest.