Sol Duc Falls & Hurricane Ridge
A varied guided day linking the Sol Duc forest, Lake Crescent and the high-country scenery of Hurricane Ridge.
- Full day · around 9 hours
- Port Angeles departure
- Forest walking plus mountain stops
Washington · Olympic PeninsulaPort Angeles.
Port Angeles.
Your way into wild.
Mountain mornings, moss-covered forests and nights by the water. Find the right hotel, choose your park days and make the most of Olympic.
Hotels on ExpediaLocal tours on GetYourGuideRoutes that make sense
Mountains & meadowsHurricane RidgeLake & forest walksLake CrescentRainforest & wild coastHoh & Rialto BeachAcross the straitVictoria ferry
Your best day outside
Choose your Olympic experience.
A mountain day, rainforest and coast, or a shorter forest escape. All three depart from Port Angeles.
Hoh Rain Forest & Rialto Beach
Explore the mossy Hoh forest with a naturalist, then spend the afternoon among driftwood and sea stacks at Rialto Beach.
- Full day · around 9 hours
- Port Angeles departure
- Guided forest hike and coastal walking
Olympic National Park: Half-Day Tour
Follow the Elwha Valley and walk through old-growth forest to Marymere Falls, with time beside Lake Crescent.
- Half day · around 4 hours
- Port Angeles departure
- Elwha Valley & Lake Crescent
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Find your base
Where will you wake up?
Stay by the harbor for easy evenings, choose a practical town base or spend a night beside Lake Crescent.
Waterfront & ferry nightsRed Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor
Stay on the downtown waterfront for harbor walks and restaurants close to the room. Red Lion is our first pick for a simple ferry morning or an evening by the water.
- Waterfront setting with an on-site restaurant
- Refrigerators and microwaves in rooms
221 N Lincoln Street · Downtown waterfront
Budget separately for breakfast and parking. Select a water-view category for a harbor outlook.
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Breakfast before the parkQuality Inn Port Angeles
Start with breakfast included, park for free and head out for the day. Quality Inn offers a practical downtown-edge base for northern park drives and meals in town.
- Continental breakfast and self parking included
- In-room refrigerator and microwave
101 E 2nd Street · Cherry Hill / downtown edge
A downhill walk to the waterfront. For early park starts, match breakfast service to your departure.
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Lakefront nightsLake Crescent Lodge
Wake up on Lake Crescent, walk into the forest and spend the evening beside the water. Choose the historic lodge for a stay centered on the lake.
- Lakefront setting with restaurant and lounge
- Marymere Falls and shoreline walks nearby
416 Lake Crescent Road · Inside Olympic National Park
Seasonal main lodge with varied accommodation types. Select the room facilities and dining arrangements for your dates.
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Things to do
One base. A whole new landscape each day.
Discover mountain viewpoints, lake walks and the Pacific coast. Each guide helps you plan the visit.
Give the trip room to breatheThree days.
Three days.
A little more Olympic.
- DAY 01
Mountains, then the waterfront
Start with Hurricane Ridge. Return to Port Angeles for dinner and a harbor evening.
- DAY 02
Lake Crescent, then head west
Walk to Marymere Falls, enjoy the shore and continue toward Forks for the night.
- DAY 03
Rainforest meets Pacific
Explore the Hoh and a coastal stop, with the day ending on the western side.
Three full sightseeing days, with arrival the night before. Allow a further night or travel time after the last day.
See 2-, 3- & 4-day routes →A smarter place to stay
Choose the area before the room.
Port Angeles or Forks?
Northern viewpoints and easy town evenings, or a base nearer the rainforest and Pacific beaches?
Compare overnight bases →Catching the Victoria ferry?
Stay close to the waterfront and make the morning simpler, with luggage and parking planned.
Find a ferry-side stay →Bringing the family?
Find the beds, breakfast and food facilities for your family’s park days.
Compare family stays →Make the next decision easy
Browse every guide →Your trip, a little better planned.
Getting here
Seattle to Port Angeles
Get from Seattle to Port Angeles by ferry, road or Strait Shot bus. Compare routes, plan your arrival night and start Olympic the following morning.
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Port Angeles to Victoria ferry
Take the Coho ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria: sailing plans, foot or vehicle travel, check-in times and hotels near the terminal.
Explore the guide →Choose your season
Best time to visit Port Angeles & Olympic National Park
Find the best time for Port Angeles and Olympic National Park. Compare summer mountain access with spring waterfalls, fall coast days and winter visits.
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Let someone else drive
Olympic National Park without a car
Visit Olympic without a car: stay in downtown Port Angeles, book local guided park days and connect with ferries, buses and seasonal ridge transport.
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Waterfall & warm-water escape
Sol Duc Falls & Hot Springs
Visit Sol Duc Falls and the hot springs: compare the forest walk, pool sessions and a guided mountain day from Port Angeles, with nearby overnight ideas.
Explore the guide →Wake up closer to the water
Where to stay near Lake Crescent
Lake Crescent Lodge or Port Angeles? Compare lakefront evenings, forest walks, dining and onward travel to choose your Olympic overnight.
Explore the guide →More ways to make it yours
Water days, local evenings & a little farther west.
Choose a boat trip, a shorter walk, a meal in town or a new stretch of the peninsula.
Wildlife on the water
Whale watching in Port Angeles
Go whale watching from Port Angeles Wharf: boat features, seasonal timing and a half-day trip on the strait, with downtown hotels and meals nearby.
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Choose your water
Kayaking near Port Angeles
Kayak Lake Crescent or Freshwater Bay: compare guided lake and coastal paddles, seasonal lodge rentals, meeting points and nearby places to stay.
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Less distance, more outside
Easy hikes near Port Angeles
Find six easy and shorter walks near Port Angeles: compare waterfall paths, lake loops, waterfront trails and mountain meadows by distance and terrain.
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A good day, whatever the forecast
Things to do in Port Angeles on a rainy day
Enjoy Port Angeles in the rain: Feiro marine life, local galleries, Field Hall performances, books and downtown meals, with an indoor half-day plan.
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Good food between adventures
Where to eat in Port Angeles
Find where to eat in Port Angeles: Chestnut Cottage breakfast, Kokopelli seafood, Bella Italia and Next Door Gastropub, with menus and downtown stay ideas.
Explore the guide →Explore at your own pace
Olympic Discovery Trail from Port Angeles
Walk or ride the Olympic Discovery Trail from Port Angeles. Compare waterfront, Morse Creek and Lake Crescent outings, with distances and bike hire.
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Sea stacks & Pacific light
Ruby Beach
Explore Ruby Beach on the Olympic coast: sea stacks, forest-to-beach access, tidepool timing and places to stay along the US 101 route south of Forks.
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The edge of the peninsula
Cape Flattery
Visit Cape Flattery: a 1.5-mile round-trip forest trail to Pacific viewpoints. Plan the Makah permit, Neah Bay stop and drive from Port Angeles.
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A few useful answers.
Is Port Angeles a good base for Olympic National Park?
Yes. Port Angeles is a strong base for Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent and local guided tours. Add a Forks overnight for several Hoh and Pacific beach days.
How many days should I plan?
Two full days give you a northern introduction. Three or four days make more room for the western rainforest and coast, especially with a change of base.
Can I visit without a car?
Yes. Stay downtown and book local guided park days. Use the seasonal Hurricane Ridge shuttle when it is operating.
Should I book the hotel or the route first?
Choose the regions and overnight bases first, then book rooms and tour dates together. Keep the arrival day separate from full park days.
Choose your next night
Find your stay ↗Find your Port Angeles stay.
Waterfront hotels, breakfast-included inns and lakefront nights: find the room for your next stop.