Port Angeles Attractions

Port Angeles Attractions: Unforgettable things to do on your Port Angeles vacation, plus recommended nearby activities on the Olympic Peninsula.

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Port Angeles offers much more than a staging stop for your visit to other attractions on the Olympic Peninsula or the Pacific Northwest. There are many things to do in Port Angeles!

Allow enough time during your Port Angeles vacation to fully enjoy these Port Angeles attractions, activities and points of interest, depending on the time of year of your visit.

Port Angeles Information Center

Port Angeles Information Center located downtown near the corner of Railroad and LincolnPort Angeles Information Center located downtown near the corner of Railroad and Lincoln.

A great idea is to stop by the Port Angeles Information Center, which is sponsored and staffed by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. They have free brochures galore, introductory videos, and people to talk to who can answer your specific questions about the various Port Angeles attractions.

You'll find it at 121 East Railroad Avenue, which is on the water just east of the ferry terminal.

Phone: +1 (360) 452 - 2363
Website: www.portangeles.org 

(Click on any photo to open a gallery of full-size photos.)

Downtown Port Angeles Attractions

Port Angeles Attractions on the Waterfront:
City Pier and Hollywood Beach

View of downtown Port Angeles WA from atop the 4-story observation towerView of downtown Port Angeles WA from atop the 4-story observation tower
Port Angeles WA Pier and observation towerPort Angeles WA Pier and observation tower

The Port Angeles Pier is a prominent feature of the downtown Port Angeles waterfront. You'll find the pier at the north end of Lincoln Street and East Railroad Avenue.

At the end of the pier is a 4-story observation tower providing amazing views of the Olympic Mountains, downtown Port Angeles, Ediz Hook, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The buildings of Victoria BC glimmer in the distance against the bulk of Vancouver Island.

On a clear day, the snow-clad Mount Baker rises above the horizon in the northeast. Take your time in the briny fresh air, and when you’ve enjoyed to your satisfaction, several restaurants are within a hundred steps of the pier – La Belle’s Creperie, Jasmine Bistro, H2O, and Downriggers on the Water. Here are more restaurants in Port Angeles, and even more restaurants in Port Angeles here.

Ediz Hook

View of Ediz Hook from a high vantage point in Port Angeles. One can drive the Spit as far as the Coast Guard station, plus access a public boat launch.View of Ediz Hook and the Port Angeles harbor from a high vantage point in Port Angeles. One can drive the Spit as far as the Coast Guard station, plus access a public boat launch.

Ediz Hook, or "The Spit" as it is also called, is a long, narrow, naturally formed spit of sand formed by the ocean tides. The occasional harsh winter storm used to disrupt the spit, however it would rebuild itself in the weeks following the disruption. The City of Port Angeles eventually lined the Spit with heavy boulders on the side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in order to prevent breakages. They now host a Coast Guard station at the tip of Ediz Hook (visible in the photo above).

Take a drive along the Spit by following Marine Drive west, through the McKinley Paper Company buildings, and onto the Spit. The views of the Strait and Port Angeles are memorable.

Art Feiro Marine Life Center

Feiro Marine Life Center at the Port Angeles pier.Feiro Marine Life Center at the Port Angeles pier

Address: 315 N Lincoln St, Port Angeles City Pier, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: +1-360-417-6254
Website: https://feiromarinelifecenter.org/

TripAdvisor: TripAdvisor Reviews of the Feiro Marine Life Center

The Feiro Marine Life Center is located at the entrance of the Port Angeles Pier at the north end of Lincoln Street in downtown Port Angeles.

The Feiro Marine Life Center contains various live marine life exhibits and participates in marine research. On occasion it hosts presentations by renowned experts such as Jean-Michael Cousteau, president of Ocean Futures Society and the son of ocean pioneer Jacques Cousteau. Adults and kids can participate in regular educational programs.

Click here for our full page review of Feiro Marine Life Center.

Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain

Dyar Memorial Fountain and murals, Laurel Street in downtown Port Angeles WADyar Memorial Fountain and murals at Laurel and First Streets in downtown Port Angeles WA.

The fountain is located near the intersection of Laurel Street and First Street, downtown. Surrounding the fountain is a mural and benches; you can relax there, rest your feet, and enjoy the views, the calls of seagulls and the smell of saltwater on the air.

Downtown Street Art

In addition to the fountain and its mural, you'll find many public art exhibits and sculptures along Front Street and First Street in downtown Port Angeles, between Lincoln Street to the east and Oak Street to the west. Stroll the sidewalks, enjoy the art, peak into the shops, and enjoy your day!

One of dozens of sculptures, murals, and art exhibits on the streets of downtown Port Angeles.One of dozens of sculptures, murals, and art exhibits on the streets of downtown Port Angeles.
Metal silhouettes dot several streets in downtown Port Angeles.Metal silhouettes dot several streets in downtown Port Angeles.

Port Angeles Field Arts and Events Hall

Port Angeles Field Arts & Events Hall.Port Angeles Field Arts & Events Hall in downtown Port Angeles on the waterfront.

Port Angeles Field Arts and Events Hall

Location: Right on the waterfront at 201 West Front Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Website: https://fieldhallevents.org/#/events
Phone: +1 (360) 477 - 4679
Email: info@fieldhallevents.org, boxoffice@fieldhallevents.org
Photo Credit: Port Angeles Field Arts and Events Hall

The beautiful Port Angeles Field Arts and Events Hall was made possible by a massive $9 million gift from the late Donna Morris, for whom the on-site Donna M. Morris Theater is named. The facility itself is named after Dorothy Field, a local arts patron who has also contributed significantly to the project and its operational funding. The event hall opened in June, 2023, and already has a very busy schedule of exciting events.

The above-listed website is where you will find all of the various events and performances scheduled for the next several months, the times, days, and cost of tickets, etc. 

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center and Webster's Woods Art Park

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center in Port Angeles WAPort Angeles Fine Arts Center in Port Angeles WA
Webster's Woods Art Park in Port Angeles WAOne of many art offerings in Webster's Woods Art Park.

The Fine Arts Center and Webster's Woods Outdoor Art Park regularly present wonderful and worthy art exhibits.

1203 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Info: 360-417-4590; 360-457-3532

http://www.pafac.org/

Yelp Reviews of Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

TripAdvisor Reviews of Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Are you an artist? The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center hosts Paint the Peninsula, a juried competition ending in September. Learn more here.

Port Angeles Underground Heritage Tour

Red Goose Shoes building in Port Angeles.Oh, if the walls could talk....

Port Angeles Heritage Tour at the Port Angeles Information Center
Location: 121 E. Railroad Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: 360-452-2364
Website: www.portangelesheritagetours.com/

This is an insightful tour of old Port Angeles history dating to the late 1800's.

Tours operate on Fridays and Saturdays only, and last approximately 2.5 hours. Exact schedule varies with the seasons. Start times vary from summer to winter, however range between 10 or 10:30 am and 2 pm. Check the Port Angeles Heritage Tours website for hours, days, and prices, or call to arrange a private group tour.


Port Angeles Attractions in Nature

Salt Creek Recreation Area

Salt Creek Recreation Area near Port Angeles WASalt Creek Recreation Area near Port Angeles WA

Salt Creek Recreation Area
3506 Camp Hayden Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363
+1-360-928-3441

http://www.clallam.net/Parks/SaltCreek.html

TripAdvisor reviews of Salt Creek Recreation Area

Hours: Every Day, 8-8. Camping and lots of day-use activities

Just 20 minutes west of downtown, this Port Angeles attraction includes surroundings typical of rugged Pacific Northwest shorelines. At this spot where Salt Creek empties into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a wide sandy beach which gently slopes out to deeper water provides a perfect play area for both children and adults. Kayakers love the area, and the water is uncharacteristically warm on sunny days, at least until the waters deepen.

When the tide is out, tide pools expose an abundance of sea creatures.

The Salt Creek campground is just around the corner, and is a favorite with the locals.

Whale Watching Tours

Humpback whale cruising through the Salish Sea near the San Juan Islands.Humpback whale cruising through the Salish Sea near the San Juan Islands.

Depending on the timing of your visit, a whale watching cruise makes for a very exciting and rewarding Port Angeles attraction.

“Port Angeles is the best departure point in Washington State for Humpback sightings,” according to Island Adventures, based in Anacortes, WA.

Catch a whale-watching tour from Port Angeles, from mid-May to the end of November.

See also Whale Watching in Washington

Recent whale sightings

Native American Port Angeles Attractions

Elwha Klallam Museum

Elwha Klallam Museum and Heritage Training Center in Port Angeles WAElwha Klallam Museum and Heritage Training Center in Port Angeles WA.

Elwha Klallam Heritage Training Center
401 E First St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
+1-360-417-8545

https://elwha.org/

TripAdvisor Reviews of the Elwha Klallam Heritage Training Center

This is an educational facility that includes history, native art, and a gallery and gift store. It is an excellent place to learn more about local Native Americans, and specifically the Elwha Klallam tribe, who are situated near Port Angeles at the mouth of the Elwha River.

Elwha River Casino

While you're at it, head down to the Lower Elwha and enjoy the tribal Elwha River Casino.

Elwha River Casino
631 Stratton Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363
+1-360-452-3005

http://www.elwharivercasino.com/

TripAdvisor Reviews of the Elwha River Casino

If you enjoy casinos, consider another casino visit to 7 Cedars in Blyn.
See more at Sequim Attractions.

Wine Tasting in Port Angeles

Olympic Cellars Winery in Port Angeles, WA.Olympic Cellars Winery.

Olympic Cellars Winery

  • Olympic Cellars Winery
    Located on the east side of Port Angeles. Olympic Cellars is temporarily closed due to Covid, but when open, offers wine tasting, a wine club, and multiple events at the winery. They feature their Working Girl wines, and local heritage and specialty wines.

  • Camaraderie Winery 
    Located on the west side of Port Angeles. More info coming.

  • Harbinger Winery
    Located on the west side of Port Angeles. More info coming.

Port Angeles Attractions in Nearby
Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles WA

Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles WAOlympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles on the way to Hurricane Ridge.
Inside the Olympic National Park's Visitor Center in Port Angeles WA.Inside the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles WA.

Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles (Park Headquarters)
3002 Mt. Angeles Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362
+1-360-565-3130

The Olympic National Park Visitor Center, located in Port Angeles on the road to Hurricane Ridge, provides a wonderful introduction to your experience in the Olympic National Park. The Park is so huge that it is very wise to stop here, get your bearings, and even talk to a ranger in case you have any questions or would like recommendations.

Additionally, the Visitor Center has several very interesting exhibits offering insight into the flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest, and a book and gift store where you can purchase educational resources or guides for your Olympic National Park vacation.

After visiting, maybe you'll agree that the Olympic National Park is very remarkable, maybe even a must-see, bucket-list type of destination.

The following Port Angeles attractions within the Olympic National Park are easily reached from Port Angeles, being less than an hour's drive away:

Pictured at right: View of the Olympic Mountain Range from the vantage point of Hurricane Ridge, near Port Angeles WA.

Pictured at right below: Marymere Falls near Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park.

More Links you may enjoy:

Port Angeles art created by children and displayed in Downtown Port Angeles.Port Angeles art created by children and displayed by the City near the waterfront.
View of the Olympic Mountain Range from the vantage point of Hurricane Ridge, near Port Angeles WA.
Marymere Falls near Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park.Marymere Falls near Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park.


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