Location: Port Angeles
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Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Port Angeles, Washington (WA)
Port Angeles is a city in and the county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States. With a population of 19,038 as of the 2010 census, it is the largest city in the county. The population was estimated at 19,448 in 2015 by the Office of Financial Management.
Restaurants in Port Angeles
1. Adventures Through Kayaking Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 270 reviews
Focusing on safe, fun, and educational sea kayak, mountain bike and stand up paddleboarding trips in and near Olympic National Park. Our goals are to share the beauty, history and magic of the Olympic Peninsula from the oceans, lakes and forests with kids and adults alike. Family owned and operated since the year 2000.
2. Port Angeles Whale Watch Company
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5.0 based on 242 reviews
Port Angeles Whale Watching offers daily guaranteed whale watching tours departing out of the Port Angeles Boat Haven. Thousands of happy passengers agree - Port Angeles Whale Watching is the best on the Olympic Peninsula!
3. Olympic Hiking Co.
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5.0 based on 142 reviews
Olympic Hiking Co. provides guided hiking tours and backpacker trailhead shuttles throughout Olympic National Park. Our group hiking tours include: Lake Crescent & Marymere Falls, Hurricane Ridge, Sol Duc Falls, and Hoh Rain Forest & Rialto Beach. We offer customizable private tours throughout the Olympic Peninsula as well. During our summer season, we offer daily trailhead shuttle services on the Olympic Wilderness Coast and provide custom shuttle routes upon request. Olympic Hiking Co. is a commercially authorized tour operator in Olympic National Park. Our hiking tours are based out of Port Angeles, WA and our shuttles are based out of Forks, WA.
4. Marymere Falls
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4.5 based on 674 reviews
A trail in the Olympic National Forest.
Reviewed By LiveLoveTravelNow
A short hike through the woods and across a creek from the Storm King Ranger Station brings you to these wonderful falls. An early arrival ensures you small crowds and a time to view the falls without feeling rushed. The trail is mostly flat except for the final bit where stairs rise to the falls view platform. Photos are best taken from the viewing platform.
5. Salt Creek Recreation Area
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4.5 based on 304 reviews
This popular coastal area was converted from an old military fort after World War II.
Reviewed By RalphieBoy2020
This is a really nice campground for both RV's and tent campers. The RV slots are large and most have a water view. The tent campground seemed to have some really nice secluded spots. Camp host was very friendly and the dump station and overall park was very clean and well taken care of.
6. Port Angeles Underground Heritage Tours
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4.5 based on 169 reviews
Historic walking tours of the Port Angeles downtown area the city's Underground tunnels and basements.
7. Black Ball Ferry Line
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4.5 based on 1,214 reviews
Black Ball Ferry Line operates the M.V. Coho passenger and vehicle ferry linking Victoria, B.C. on Vancouver Island with Port Angeles, WA on the scenic Olympic Peninsula. During the 90 minute crossing, enjoy the ship’s many amenities including the cafeteria, gift shop, duty free store, comfortable interior lounges, solarium and pet-friendly areas. Year round daily service is provided. Save big by booking a ferry and hotel stay with our exclusive package deals! In addition to our great prices at the region’s favorite hotels, we’ll pay your reservation fee for a guaranteed space on your desired sailing time when you book a package. Our Captain and Crew look forward to welcoming you on board the ship!
Reviewed By photostimestop - Bend, United States
Our whole family, husband, daughter and three grandchildren, walked on towing our small suitcases for a two night stay in Victoria. The Ferry was comfortable and loading and unloading was fast and efficient. We disembarked a block from our hotel.
8. Olympic National Park Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 975 reviews
Reviewed By Chester4709 - Kirkland, United States
The cost of entry into the park is $30, for a seven day pass - and it’s well worth it. At the visitors center there are two smaller trails (.8 Hall of Moses and another 1.5 mile hike) and a long 3 day hike. The beauty of the drive in is astonishing. At Sol Duc there’s a easy hike up to a beautiful waterfall. Cabin Renters ONLY can use the hot springs due to COVID-19, and Sol Duc is shutting down 1 month earlier than usual (Sept. 29th). A word of advice - if booking a cabin at Sol Duc (inexpensive and very nice) BOOK WAY IN ADVANCE (at least a few months in advance) as they are VERY POPULAR
9. Port Angeles Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Once you arrive in Port Angeles, head to the visitor center for maps and insider tips from the locals! Tucked in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, Port Angeles is the epicenter for the Olympic Peninsula and the gateway to the Olympic National Park. Our small-ish seaside-meets-mountain town has nuggets of history, hints of fame, bewitching beauty, and adventure waiting to be discovered.
Reviewed By dianneo350 - Brisbane, Australia
The visitor Center was our first stop on a summer road trip around the Olympic Peninsula. The staff, I think they were volunteers from the community, were so friendly helpful. We left with maps and some very welcome advice on the sights to see, particularly with young children. What a great service!
10. Elwha Dam Removal Site
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Amazing example of dam removal and restoration of a wild river.
Reviewed By V535BGcarolinep - Port Angeles, United States
While it is true that you cannot simply drive up to this site as you could before the road wash outs, you can get there on foot. From the Madison Falls parking lot, walk along the road until you see the "by pass" trail sign. Follow this trail up into the woods and then back down to the road. Then, follow the road all the way to the site. I hiked this yesterday, and my GPS showed it to be 7.5 miles round trip. Along the way, you come across the now abandoned Elwha Ranger Station and other NP buildings, which feel a bit like a ghost town. The Elwha River area does not disappoint! -- waterfalls, a roaring river, old growth forests, and a very cool historic site at the top, which I had all to myself on a sunny Winter day. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to go again.
