Overview
Port Angeles sits at the northern tip of the Olympic Peninsula as the largest city in the region and serves as the primary gateway to Olympic National Park. The town offers outdoor activities like kayaking, biking, and hiking, plus a quaint downtown with shops and an expansive waterfront.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature · Transit Hub · Trekking
Before you go
Connectivity
4G-LTE available downtown but drops off away from Highway 101. Lake Crescent has spotty coverage; Hurricane Ridge has none. Canadian networks may accidentally connect, incurring roaming fees.
Money
Prices are in US dollars. Credit cards widely accepted at hotels and restaurants; smaller establishments and motels may be cash-only. ATM available downtown.
Transport
The MV Coho ferry to Victoria, BC departs from 101 E. Railroad Ave—book car passage in advance during peak seasons. Clallam Transit buses connect Port Angeles with Forks and Sequim along US-101.
Weather
Port Angeles sits in the Olympic rain shadow with only 25 inches of annual rainfall—drier than most of the peninsula. Summers are sunny and mild (70s°F), winters rarely freeze but occasional cold snaps from Canada can bring snow.