Port Angeles WA Photos

Port Angeles WA Photos: Take a peak into the streets, corners, and above ground crannies of Port Angeles, the crown of the Olympic Peninsula.

Port Angeles WA


The history of the town of Port Angeles dates all the way back to the late 1880s. As you visit and walk the downtown streets, remnants of the past can be seen in the architecture of the buildings. 

But more than that, some of the buildings in Port Angeles serve as canvases for beautiful murals not typically seen outside of Europe. 

Additionally other art modalities are well-represented along the streets of Port Angeles, and we've dedicated the page, Port Angeles Street Art, to the sculptures, murals, and other art installations along the streets and sidewalks of downtown Port Angeles. Walking the downtown streets and finding and viewing them for yourself is a delightful goal for a morning or afternoon outing in Port Angeles.

Enjoy our collection of Port Angeles WA photos! 

Port Angeles WA Photos: Waterfront

The Port Angeles Waterfront is equipped with benches protected from the wind by plexiglass panels.Promenade of the Port Angeles Waterfront. Plexiglass panels protecting benches from the wind can be seen at the far left. Mountains in the distance are a part of Vancouver Island in Canada.
Port Angeles waterfront near Valley Creek Estuary Park.Port Angeles waterfront near Valley Creek Estuary Park.
View of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Ediz Hook, and the Port Angeles Harbor from the Port Angeles Pier.View of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Ediz Hook, and the Port Angeles Harbor from the Port Angeles Pier.
Port Angeles waterfront near Valley Creek Estuary Park.Port Angeles waterfront near Valley Creek Estuary Park.
Valley Creek Estuary Park. Valley Creek passes under the Olympic Discovery Trail not far from the end of its journey at the Strait of Juan de Fuca.Valley Creek Estuary Park. Valley Creek passes under the Olympic Discovery Trail not far from the end of its journey at the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Port Angeles WA Photos: Streets of Port Angeles

Located downtown at Lincoln and Front near the Gateway Clallam Transit Center is the Gateway Pavilion. Events occur here in the open air, such as Christmas events and the bi-weekly Port Angeles Farmers Market. The architecture is beautiful, and the back wall features a large mural depicting members of the local Klallam people.

Gateway open air pavilion at Lincoln Street and Front Street in downtown Port Angeles.Gateway open air pavilion at Lincoln Street and Front Street in downtown Port Angeles. If you're in town on Wednesdays or Saturdays, come check out the Port Angeles Farmer's Market which is held right here.


Port Angeles Might Have a 'Thing' About Towers!

Below left: Shades of Big Ben in London? The Gateway clock tower complements the Gateway Center at the corner of Front and Lincoln - you can't miss it. 

Below right: The Port Angeles Observation Tower is situated at the end of the Port Angeles Pier. You can't miss this one either. Climb the 4 flights to the very top to enjoy spectacular views of Port Angeles, the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca all the way to Victoria BC, and even Mount Baker to the northeast (near Bellingham WA) on a clear day.

Clock tower at the Gateway Pavilion in Downtown Port Angeles.Clock tower at the Gateway Pavilion in Downtown Port Angeles.
Port Angeles Observation Tower at the end of the Port Angeles Pier. Climb 4 flights to the top for amazing 360-degree views.Observation Tower on the Port Angeles Pier.
Even on a foggy day misty magic envelopes the downtown observation tower in Port Angeles.Even on a foggy day misty magic envelopes the downtown observation tower in Port Angeles.

Railroad Avenue near the Waterfront

Port Angeles Visitor Center on Railroad Avenue near the Landing Mall at the corner of Lincoln Street.Port Angeles Visitor Center on Railroad Avenue near the Landing Mall at the corner of Lincoln Street.
The Landing as seen from the Port Angeles PierThe Landing as seen from the Port Angeles Pier
Feiro Marine Life Center, near the Port Angeles Pier.

Feiro Marine Life Center near the Port Angeles Pier.

View of City Pier and Hollywood Beach from Railroad Ave and Lincoln Street in Port Angeles.View of City Pier and Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles on a sun-washed morning.

Front Street

Both lanes of Front Street traffic head west.Both lanes of Front Street traffic head west.
Port Angeles Bikes and KayaksPort Angeles Bikes and Kayaks will help you with many of your local recreation needs!
Captain T's Shirt Shoppe in Port Angeles.Captain T's Custom Shirt Shoppe in Port Angeles.
Athlete's Choice, Port Angeles
Port Angeles Inn on Second Street sits high atop the bluffs of Port Angeles.Port Angeles Inn on Second Street sits high atop the bluffs of Port Angeles.
Brown's Outdoor on Front Street in Port Angeles.Brown's Outdoor on Front Street in Port Angeles.

First Street

Bright sunny morning in downtown Port Angeles in autumn.Bright sunny morning in downtown Port Angeles in autumn. Check out Port Book and News, and Poppy & Marigold's!
First Street looking to the east. Port Angeles WA.First Street looking to the east. Traffic is one-way heading east.
Port Book and News bookstore in downtown Port Angeles, WA.Iconic Port Book and News bookstore in downtown Port Angeles at the corner of S. Laurel and First St.
At the intersection of First Street and North Laurel Street in Port Angeles.Intersection of First Street and North Laurel Street in Port Angeles.
Federal Building in downtown Port Angeles, WA.Federal Building with impressive architecture.
Country Aire Market, a health food market in downtown Port Angeles at the corner of Oak Street and First Street.Country Aire Market, at the corner of Oak Street and First Street in Port Angeles. Get healthy snacks, food to go, groceries, supplements, and much more.

The Dyar Fountain is located at North Laurel Street and West First Street and is surrounded by a small plaza and two recently painted murals.

Behind one beautiful mural and the fountain is the staircase the mounts the bluff and provides foot access to  South Laurel Street and Second Street.

Dyar Fountain in downtown Port Angeles.Dyar Fountain in downtown Port Angeles.
Dyar Fountain in downtown Port Angeles on a breezy fall morning.Dyar Fountain in downtown Port Angeles on a breezy fall morning.

Downtown Port Angeles

Sunlit Port Angeles Courthouse on Lincoln Street near First Street, after a winter rain squall.Sunlit Port Angeles Courthouse on Lincoln Street near First Street, after a winter rain squall.

Port Angeles WA Photos of Street Art

Street Art installation in downtown Port Angeles on Front Street.Street Art installation in downtown Port Angeles on Front Street.
Cormorant Sculpture at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles.Cormorant Sculpture at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles.
Human Silhouette on North Laurel Street in Port Angeles.Human Silhouette on North Laurel Street in Port Angeles.

The streets of downtown Port Angeles are liberally graced with amazing art works, including murals and sculptures that capture the imagination or provide a reminder of the history of Port Angeles.

Nearly all of these works of art can be found along the few downtown blocks between Lincoln Street to the east and Valley Street to the west, between Railroad Ave on the water's edge and First Street toward the mountains.

See Port Angeles Street Art photos here (link coming soon).

Port Angeles WA Photos at Night

Port Angeles Waterfront Promenade.This section of downtown Port Angeles is called Waterfront Park. Park benches are protected from the prevailing winds, allowing one to relax without becoming quickly chilled. Walk along the waterfront and enjoy the views of the spit and Vancouver Island BC in the distance. The park is a magical place in the evening!
At the intersection of Lincoln Street and Railroad Ave in Port Angeles, near Hollywood Beach and the Port Angeles Pier.At the intersection of Lincoln Street and Railroad Ave in Port Angeles, near Hollywood Beach and the Port Angeles Pier.
The Landing in Port Angeles, all lit up at night.The Landing in Port Angeles, all lit up at night.
Looking south on Lincoln Street in Port Angeles. H2O Bistro is in the right foreground.Looking south on Lincoln Street in Port Angeles. H2O Bistro is in the right foreground.
Looking south on North Laurel Street in Port Angeles.Looking south on North Laurel Street in Port Angeles. This is the view from the Coho Ferry Terminal.

Port Angeles in Winter

Here is proof positive that it does snow in Port Angeles in wintertime. It might snow as early as the first week in November, or we might not get more than a single dusting for the entire year. 

The following photos were taken in mid-January, 2020. At the time, Port Angeles had received approximately 4 inches of snow. The very next day after this photographic foray, Port Angeles awakened to a major, once-in-100-years, 24-inch dump of snow. 

A snowy Port Angeles pier taken from the viewing tower.A snowy Port Angeles pier taken from the viewing tower. I love the sound of footsteps crunching in the snow....
Glassy Port Angeles Marina on a crisp frozen January day.Glassy Port Angeles Marina on a crisp frozen day.
View of Port Angeles from Ediz Hook: the bluffs of Port Angeles and mountains to the southwest of town.View toward Port Angeles from Ediz Hook: the bluffs of Port Angeles and mountains to the southwest of town.
Port Angeles Pier and Port Angeles Tower.Port Angeles Pier and Port Angeles Tower.
Snowy Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on a frozen January day.Snowy Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on a frozen January day.
The dusting of snow on the ground in January does not seem to bother the gulls, seabirds, or Canada geese at all.The dusting of snow on the ground in January does not seem to bother the gulls, seabirds, or Canada geese at all.
This Canada goose may have been looking for a handout that was not forthcoming. Its courteous posing was appreciated.This Canada goose may have been looking for a handout that did not materialize. Its courteous posing was appreciated.
Non-breeding Western gull standing one-legged on a brisk snowy morning in January.Non-breeding Western gull standing one-legged on a brisk snowy morning in January.

Port Angeles WA Photos are Available for Purchase

MyPortAngeles-copyrighted photos published throughout this website may be available for purchase for your private use. We remove our copyright notice and provide you with a print in various sizes and media. Please contact us for more information and prices.

We do not sell any photos that we did not take ourselves. Photos that we do not own are used by permission and each is linked to the photographer's own website(s). Please contact the photographer directly about a photo you are interested in.

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