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The 10 Best Things to do in Sequim, Washington (WA)
Sequim /ˈskwɪm/ ( listen) is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. The 2010 census counted a population of 6,606. Sequim with the surrounding area has a population of about 28,000. Sequim is located along the Dungeness River near the base of the Olympic Mountains. The population served by the Sequim School District population was over 26,000 in 2018. The city has been increasing in population in recent years due to the influx of retirees seeking good weather and a relaxed lifestyle.
Restaurants in Sequim
1. The Lavender Connection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 97 reviews
Our unique farm has over 30 varieties of lavender to view — from light pink to dark purple — with most available for U-cut, making for truly unique lavender bundles. Our farm property also offers exceptional photo opportunities of multi-colored lavender fields and our recently renovated historic barn. We offer complimentary admission all summer long, even during Sequim Lavender Weekend. Visit our quaint store, located in the barn; our boutique products are handmade with lavender essential oil distilled from our own plants. Head to the copper still and watch as we distill the oil and learn about the different uses and kinds of lavender we grow, then stop by the “Essential Oil Bar” to smell many varieties of lavender essential oil, all available for sale. We offer lawn games such as bocce ball and cornhole (for kids and adults), as well as benches and picnic tables throughout the property. We invite you to bring a picnic, a good book, or just your camera, and stay all afternoon!
Reviewed By Plynn631 - Everett, United States
Visited first thing Sunday morning and met the owners. Fabulous people and the lavender grows are titled so you know the different varieties. This is a family operation and everything is homemade. Great products will definitely come back.
2. New Dungeness Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By 502bbb - South Bend, United States
I did this walk in the winter with short sunlight hours and it turned into somewhat of an all day deal. 5.5 miles (each way). I walk fairly fast and it took me 2 hours to get out to the lighthouse and about 2.5 back. The people that were staying out there were great tour guides and even had warm fresh cookies to hand out. Very glad I did the hike - remember to check the tides and time your hike to take advantage of low tide so you can walk on the hardpack (at high tide you'll be walking on top of the drift wood).
3. B&B Family Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 209 reviews
We are now closed for the season. Our seasonal hours are 9-5 daily from May-September. Our family of three generations loves to share our 12-acre lavender farm. The 100-year old barn provides the northern backdrop to thousands of lavender plants with a breathtaking view of the Olympic Mountains to the south. We offer free tours all summer, which include information about growing, processing, cleaning and distilling lavender. Our Shoppe is filled with quality, hand-made lavender products and our one-of-a-kind bud-cleaning machine (aka the ‘jitterbud’) will be shakin’ all summer so stop by for a unique, free, educational farm experience.
Reviewed By SmithClanKMAA - Sequim, United States
This is a family owned farm that is beautiful.You will be greeted by one of the family(&treated like family too) and can explore the plants, barn or gift shop. A must see in Sequim!
4. Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 517 reviews
The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 250 species of endangered birds, fish and mammals.
Reviewed By TravelingMerm - Monrovia, United States
This is a seriously cool hike and natural wonder to visit if you’re in the area! It contains the largest natural “spit” in the US (Dungeness Spit) at just over 5 miles long! You can walk the entire length of the spit all the way to the lighthouse which is just over 10 miles round trip. For safety, it’s recommended to go during low tide bc at high tide you’ll have to climb over tons of logs which is hazardous and exhausting. Normally the lighthouse is open for tours but it’s closed for now due to Covid. There’s plenty of paved parking and also some decent bathrooms at the trailhead. Normally there’s a $3 entrance fee per group/family, but the day I visited it was free! Once you enter the trail, you walk through the forest for about 15 minutes then the bay view opens up before you! There is a viewing deck to your right before you head down to the shoreline of the spit. The day I visited, it was so clear you could see Mt Rainier looming over the lighthouse in the distance! So cool! Normally you have a choice of path between a slightly (very slightly) shorter, more paved walk or the “primitive trail”, but due to Covid safety measures, it’s a one way walk now so you head out to the refuge on the primitive trail and come back on the other trail. Along the walk, there are some informational signs and lots of gorgeous trees and birds. It’s a lovely, gentle hike for the most part but it does have a small incline at the end down towards the bay. Once you get down on the beach, you can see the bay and Canada our in front of you and then Sequim behind you! It’s a great outing! Highly recommend!
5. Purple Haze Lavender Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Purple Haze Lavender is a Certified Organic Farm located in Sequim, Washington on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. We welcome you to wander the lavender fields, u-pick fresh lavender, try our lavender ice cream and lemonade, and shop in our onsite gift shop filled with a complete line of culinary and body care items made from the lavender on our farm. There are also chickens and peacocks for the little ones to enjoy and many, many great photographic opportunities. Bring your picnic lunch and spend the afternoon!
Reviewed By Cielito07 - Fort Lauderdale, United States
The farm is a quaint, and a beautiful spot. Although the lavender wasn't blooming, there were flowers around the property and a garden in the back. We saw a few animals while roaming around. The bees were very busy pollinating the flowers. If you are interested in buying any of the lavender products from the farm, the shop is only a few miles from the farm in town. I am jealous of the rest of you who might get to see the lavender in full bloom. Enjoy! The people I spoke to on the phone were lovely!
6. Dungeness River Audubon Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By paulwE9629HL
We loved the Audubon Center. The staff is so friendly, and love to teach visitors about the area's animals, plants, animal habitat, and history of the area. Before visiting the center, I never realized that flying squirrels lived in WA state! The displays are amazing. The pristine Dungeness river lies a stone's throw from the center, as well as the amazing Olympic Discovery Trail, where anyone may walk, jog, run, ride horses, or ride bicycles...all free of charge! Great place for the kids too. Sequim seems like one of the few remaining unspoiled areas in Western WA.
7. Sequim Bay State Park
8. Dungeness Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
The U.S. Government had plans to build a Voice of America installation at this site, but the project never occurred. Clallam County purchased the property and over the years has developed an outstanding regional park. The scenic views and trails are outstanding. Camping reservations are available online. The USFWS charges a fee to access the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.
Reviewed By noras723
There is so much to see. it takes effort to get down and back but well worth it. take a small pack with water, a snack, windshirt and hat. Dont forget the sunscreen. as always, Pack it In Pack it Out! If you want to hike out to the lighthouse it will be several hours, I think it is about 12 miles round trip.
9. John Wayne Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By SMKNMRZ - Sequim, United States
We have cruised over from Edmonds to stay at this most beautiful marina & this summer parked our motor home for a month at their RV park while searching for our new home. It's all good !!!
10. Olympic Game Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 727 reviews
Reviewed By timbo - Sooke, Canada
Had a great time at the OGF. They sell brown whole wheat to feed the animals. The deer, Yale’s, elk, bison, llamas, peacocks and other come right up the car to get the bread. Often stick their heads right in the car. The animals are roaming free in large fenced areas and you drive your vehicle through the enclosures. Lots of fun. They have additional animals in smaller enclosures that you do not drive thru. This includes a large number of bears, some lions, tigers, wolves etc. Have a gift shop on site as well as a snack shack open during the summer. Great for folks of all ages. There is a chance of damage to your vehicle as some of these animals are quite large. Good chance you could get drilled on. Takes about 30 minutes to drive thru the farm.
