Visitor Information Centers & Chambers of Commerce Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau /OlympicPeninsula PO Box 670 • Port Angeles 98362 /VisitOlympicPeninsula 1-800-942-4042 • 360-452-8552 OlympicPeninsula.org /VisitOlympics Lake Quinault – Pacific Ranger District 360-288-2525 • www.FS.usda.gov/olympic Forks Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 1411 S Forks Ave • PO Box 1249 • Forks 98331 1-800-443-6757 • 360-374-2531 • ForksWa.com Clallam Bay/Sekiu Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center PO Box 355 • 16753 Hwy 112 • Clallam Bay 98326 • 1-877-694-9433 360-963-2339 • ClallamBay.com or Sekiu.com Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce PO Box 249 • 1081 Bayview Ave • Neah Bay 98357 [email protected] • NeahBayWa.com Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 121 E Railroad Ave • Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-2364 PortAngeles.org • VisitPortAngeles.com Olympic National Park 3002 Mt. Angeles Rd. • Port Angeles 98362 • NPS.gov/olym Visitor Information: 360-565-3130 • Rd & Weather Hotline: 360-565-3131 Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 1192 E Washington • PO Box 907 • Sequim 98382 • 1-800-737-8462 360-683-6197 • VisitSunnySequim.com • SequimChamber.com Port Townsend Visitor Information Center Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce A place to spark Serving Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Irondale, Nordland & Port Ludlow 2409 Jefferson St • Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-2722 EnjoyPT.com • VisitJeffersonCountyWa.com your senses Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center PO Box 65478 • Highways 104 & 19 • Port Ludlow 98365PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE –––– 360-437-0120 • EnjoyOlympicPeninsula.com 377 2174 633 7473 371 144 416 Olympic US Forest Visitor Center & North Hood CanalCM ChamberYK of CommerceCMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK PO Box 774 • 295142 Hwy 101 • Quilcene 98376 • 360-765-499950.1.100.2 0• EmeraldTowns.com94.43.0.0 98.6.10.29 75.5.48.3 50.9.98.61 0.51.100.0 26.18.29.51 0.0.0.80 RGB RGB RGB RGB RGB RGB RGB RGB Brinnon Visitor Center & North Hood Canal Chamber122.15 4of.1 Commerce0.118.2 06 0.115.150 39.153.137 84.98.35 237.139.0 126.127.116 20.20.20 306144 Hwy 101 • Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4350 • EmeraldTowns.com HTML HTML HTML HTML HTML HTML HTML HTML Hoodsport Visitor Information Center 7A9A01 0076CE 007396 279989 546223 ED8B00 7E7F74 333333 150 N Lake Cushman Road/Hwy 101 • Hoodsport 98548 360-877-2021• ExploreHoodCanal.com Kamilche Visitor Information Center Squaxin Nation, Little Creek Casino Resort • 91 W State Rte 108 • Shelton 98584 360-432-0921 • Little-Creek.com Shelton Visitor Information Center In the Red Caboose at 230 W Railroad Ave • Shelton 98584 800-576-2021 • ExploreHoodCanal.com Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce PO Box 2389/215 W Railroad Ave • Shelton, WA 98584 360-426-2021 • SheltonChamber.org Union Visitor Information Center Hunter Farms, E 1921 SR 106 • Shelton 98584 • ExploreHoodCanal.com North Mason Visitor Information Center & Chamber of Commerce 2019–2020 TRAVEL 2019–2020 PLANNER 30 NE Romance Hill Rd., Ste. 103 • PO Box 416 • Belfair, WA 98528 360-275-4267 • NorthMasonChamber.com OLYMPICPENINSULA.ORG Welcome to the Olympic Peninsula Visit Seattle Visit Photo: Shen Pei courtesy of Shen Pei Photo: Visit coastal beaches and other Olympic National Park destinations. See page 22 for more information! BRITISH COLUMBIA VANCOUVER ISLAND BRITISH COLUMBIA IDAHO 5 Discover Olympic Peninsula magic… 101 WASHINGTON 101 On the Olympic Peninsula you’ll experience magnificent mountains, rugged coastlines, and temperate rain forest combined 90 with charming small towns and culinary and cultural delights. 5 This planner contains highlights of the region. 82 Go to OlympicPeninsula.org to find more E R PACIFIC OCEAN PACIFIC I V A R U M B I C O L details and to plan your itinerary. 84 OREGON /OlympicPeninsula /VisitOlympicPeninsula /VisitOlympics 1 Table of Contents Welcome .........................................................1 Table of Contents .............................................2 THIS IS THE This is the Olympic Peninsula ............................2 Quinault Rain Forest & Kalaloch Beaches ...........4 Forks, La Push & Hoh Rain Forest .......................6 Twilight ..........................................................7 Strait of Juan de Fuca Nat’l Scenic Byway ..........8 Joyce, Clallam Bay/Sekiu ..................................8 Neah Bay .........................................................9 Port Angeles & Lake Crescent .......................... 10 Sequim & the Dungeness Valley ...................... 12 Port Townsend............................................... 14 Chimacum Valley ........................................... 16 North Hood Canal – Brinnon/Quilcene ............. 17 Shelton & South Puget Sound ......................... 18 Olympic Peninsula Map .................................. 20 Transportation & Weather .............................. 21 Olympic National Park & Forest ....................... 22 Elwha River & Special Interest Travel ............... 24 Cycling & Specialty Touring .............................. 26 Waterfall Trail, Tours & Outfitters .................... 27 Festivals & Events .......................................... 28 Olympic Coastal Cuisine .................................. 29 Victoria, BC .................................................... 30 Lodging Guide ............................................... 30 Visitor Centers/Chambers of Commerce ....back cover The Olympic Peninsula Travel Planner is From snow-capped peaks to ocean beaches… produced annually by the Olympic Peninsula Get ready to explore one of the most captivating places on the Tourism Commission (circulation 110,000 copies). No portion of this travel planner may planet! Outdoor enthusiasts love the diversity of opportunities to be reproduced without permission of OPTC. explore the natural beauty of the Olympic Peninsula. Hike through While every effort has been made to ensure pristine mountain trails, absorb the serene experience of the rain the accuracy of the information contained herein, we will not be held liable for inac- forest, wander on ocean beaches, and take a whale-watching tour curate information. or fishing expedition. Your senses will come alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of nature in its purest form. To order more travel planners, contact the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau at 1-800-942-4042. ©2019 Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission The Olympic National Park & Forest Olympic Peninsula Maps: ©2019 InsideOut Solutions, Inc. The Olympic National Park is the crown jewel of the Peninsula. Design: InsideOut Solutions, Inc. • Sequim, WA • InsideOut.com Visitors come from all over the world to take in the diversity Cover photo: Hurricane Ridge Deer by John Gussman of ecosystems in this UNESCO* World Heritage Site and 2 PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE –––– 377 2174 633 7473 371 144 416 CMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK CMYK 50.1.100.20 94.43.0.0 98.6.10.29 75.5.48.3 50.9.98.61 0.51.100.0 26.18.29.51 0.0.0.80 RGB RGB RGB RGB RGB RGB RGB RGB 122.154.1 0.118.206 0.115.150 39.153.137 84.98.35 237.139.0 126.127.116 20.20.20 HTML HTML HTML HTML HTML HTML HTML HTML 7A9A01 0076CE 007396 279989 546223 ED8B00 7E7F74 333333 OLYMPIC PENINSULA… John Gussman Photo: International Biosphere Reserve. The Park is surrounded by the Discover the rich native heritage of the Olympic Peninsula. Local Olympic National Forest with hundreds of trails to wander. You tribes share their history and culture at tribal centers, museums, can learn more about the Park and Forest on pages 22-23. art galleries, and at local events. Take the opportunity to experi- Communities & Cultural Delights ence the stories of their past and learn about the entrepreneurial While you are visiting, immerse yourself in the small communi- endeavors of the present and future. ties that dot the Olympic Peninsula. See a listing of lodgings, camping, and RV sites beginning on page 30. Each town has A visit to the Olympic Peninsula is the perfect escape from its own personality and unique history. Enjoy the local culinary the fast pace and hard scape of city life for a romantic scene at farmers markets, restaurants, coffee shops, cideries and getaway, a family outing, or a new adventure with friends. wineries. Visit local farms, art galleries and visitor centers to chat Explore, play, take a deep breath and relax. You’re on the with the locals and hear their stories. Olympic Peninsula! *United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization 3 Quinault Rain Forest & Kalaloch Beaches Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce Port Townsend Sequim 101 Port 101 Gardiner Marrow- Lake Angeles stone Is. Crescent Port Hadlock La Push Forks Port 104 Ludlow 101 Quilcene Olympic National Park 5 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch To Shelton Lake Mason Cty 101 Quinault Lake Quinault & Kalaloch Beaches www.FS.usda.gov/olympic Pacific Ranger District, Quinault:Olympia Lake Quinault 360-288-2525 Photo: GaryPhoto: Marsh The Quinault Valley is the southwestern gateway to the Olympic Favorite Events Peninsula and Olympic National Park. Its magnificent centerpiece Quinault Rain Forest Bike Ride: June 29 is Lake Quinault that offers easy access to swimming, kayaking, QuinaultRainforest.com • 800-562-6672 canoeing and sailing from many campgrounds and resorts. Cyclists of all ages and riding ability are welcome to take From Coast to Forest part in this non-competitive, 31-mile loop ride to benefit the Enjoy scenic ocean shores with easy beach access from both