Karen’s Guidebook
to Port Angeles, WA,
and Olympic National Park
City/town information
Port Angeles, in northwestern Washington, U.S. is on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, linked by ferry to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 18 miles (29 km) north across the Strait. Located at the base of Ediz Hook (a 3.5-mile- [5.6-km-] long, curving sand bar), the site was visited in 1791 by the Spanish explorer Francisco Eliza, who named the harbor Puerto de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles. Permanently settled in 1862, it has a sheltered harbor where you will often see large vessels anchored. Port Angeles is the headquarters for nearby Olympic National Park. It is home to Peninsula College (1961) and a U.S. Coast Guard station, the oldest in the United States. Port Angeles offers a welcoming community and incredible views of both the water and mountains from anywhere in town.
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Port Angeles
Port Angeles, in northwestern Washington, U.S. is on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, linked by ferry to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 18 miles (29 km) north across the Strait. Located at the base of Ediz Hook (a 3.5-mile- [5.6-km-] long, curving sand bar), the site was visited in 1791 by the Spanish explorer Francisco Eliza, who named the harbor Puerto de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles. Permanently settled in 1862, it has a sheltered harbor where you will often see large vessels anchored. Port Angeles is the headquarters for nearby Olympic National Park. It is home to Peninsula College (1961) and a U.S. Coast Guard station, the oldest in the United States. Port Angeles offers a welcoming community and incredible views of both the water and mountains from anywhere in town.
Food scene
Chestnut Cottage has been a favorite lunch and dinner spot for years. The food is consistently good and so is the service. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing and you can eat indoors or outside. Only serves breakfast and lunch.
Open 7 days a week, 8 am- 2 pm.
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Chestnut Cottage Restaurant
929 E Front StChestnut Cottage has been a favorite lunch and dinner spot for years. The food is consistently good and so is the service. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing and you can eat indoors or outside. Only serves breakfast and lunch.
Open 7 days a week, 8 am- 2 pm.
One of our favorite restaurants in town. The food is always delicious with your ability to "add the heat" that you want. The service is top-notch and the decor offers a feeling of being in Thailand. The prices are very reasonable. Only serves dinner.
Open Tues. - Sat. 4- 9 pm
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Sabai Thai
903 W 8th StOne of our favorite restaurants in town. The food is always delicious with your ability to "add the heat" that you want. The service is top-notch and the decor offers a feeling of being in Thailand. The prices are very reasonable. Only serves dinner.
Open Tues. - Sat. 4- 9 pm
Sergio's is our favorite Mexican Restaurant. They have been in town a long time and the food consistently good. It is a family run business and Sergio is very friendly. The prices are very reasonable. They are only open for lunch and dinner.
Open 7 days a week, 11 am - 9 pm (10 pm weekends)
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Sergio's Hacienda
205 E 8th StSergio's is our favorite Mexican Restaurant. They have been in town a long time and the food consistently good. It is a family run business and Sergio is very friendly. The prices are very reasonable. They are only open for lunch and dinner.
Open 7 days a week, 11 am - 9 pm (10 pm weekends)
For a town on the water, Port Angeles does not offer restaurants that specialize in fish. Kokopelli's does the best job at seafood. Their prickly pear salad dressing is great too! I prefer to sit upstairs for a nicer ambiance or view outside. However, if they put you in the bar it can be a little loud.
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Kokopelli Grill
203 E Front StFor a town on the water, Port Angeles does not offer restaurants that specialize in fish. Kokopelli's does the best job at seafood. Their prickly pear salad dressing is great too! I prefer to sit upstairs for a nicer ambiance or view outside. However, if they put you in the bar it can be a little loud.
"Bustling venue offering elevated American bar bites & craft beers in cozy digs with outdoor seating." Cozy pub with de great food. They have unique appetizers and burgers. I love their fish tacos and black bean burgers. And of course a large selection of craft beer.
Open 7 days a week 11 am-11 pm (Fri & Sat. 12am)
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Next Door Gastropub
113 W 1st St"Bustling venue offering elevated American bar bites & craft beers in cozy digs with outdoor seating." Cozy pub with de great food. They have unique appetizers and burgers. I love their fish tacos and black bean burgers. And of course a large selection of craft beer.
Open 7 days a week 11 am-11 pm (Fri & Sat. 12am)
Great selection of Asian food. It's fresh, reasonably priced, and HUGE portions.
Open Monday- Saturday 11 am- 9 pm
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Fresh Wok
1603 E Front StGreat selection of Asian food. It's fresh, reasonably priced, and HUGE portions.
Open Monday- Saturday 11 am- 9 pm
"We infuse south Tex Mex and Northwest flavors to bring you a unique lunch experience. 6-time winners of Clallam County's Best Lunch special." Smoked meats, Big burritos! Very tasty.
Open Mon.- Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat. 11 am -5 pm
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Little Devil's Lunchbox
315 E 1st St"We infuse south Tex Mex and Northwest flavors to bring you a unique lunch experience. 6-time winners of Clallam County's Best Lunch special." Smoked meats, Big burritos! Very tasty.
Open Mon.- Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat. 11 am -5 pm
Delicious and healthy American and Vegan sandwiches and salads.
Open Sun & Mon. 11 am- 8 pm, Tues.- Thurs. 11 am -11 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 2 am
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Turnip The Beet
132 E Front StDelicious and healthy American and Vegan sandwiches and salads.
Open Sun & Mon. 11 am- 8 pm, Tues.- Thurs. 11 am -11 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 2 am
Fresh and healthy breakfasts and lunch with many organic, vegetarian and vegan selections.
Open 7 days a week, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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New Day Eatery
102 W Front StFresh and healthy breakfasts and lunch with many organic, vegetarian and vegan selections.
Open 7 days a week, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
"Bella Italia is the premier Italian restaurant on the Olympic Peninsula. Bella Italia marries classic Italian fare with a local fresh sheet, an award-winning wine list and a convivial atmosphere to provide a memorable dining experience. Bella Italia entertains a loyal local following as well as visitors from near and far, including Twilight fans reliving Edward and Bella's first date."
Cozy, quiet atmosphere with good food. Higher end.
Open Fri., Sat., Sun. 4-8:30.
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Bella Italia
118 E 1st St"Bella Italia is the premier Italian restaurant on the Olympic Peninsula. Bella Italia marries classic Italian fare with a local fresh sheet, an award-winning wine list and a convivial atmosphere to provide a memorable dining experience. Bella Italia entertains a loyal local following as well as visitors from near and far, including Twilight fans reliving Edward and Bella's first date."
Cozy, quiet atmosphere with good food. Higher end.
Open Fri., Sat., Sun. 4-8:30.
Woodfire Grill
929 W 8th StBest place for steaks.
Nice view of the Harbor. Good price for standard seafood and a variety of entrees. The food isn't exceptional but is always good.
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Downriggers on the Water
115 E Railroad AveNice view of the Harbor. Good price for standard seafood and a variety of entrees. The food isn't exceptional but is always good.
Grocery Stores
Located close to Laurel Haven on 3rd St. and Lincoln.
It is the closest grocery besides Saars Super Saver Foods.
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Safeway
110 E 3rd StLocated close to Laurel Haven on 3rd St. and Lincoln.
It is the closest grocery besides Saars Super Saver Foods.
Unique and pleasant natural foods grocery store. Great prices on organic bulk items. Also serves food and has gift items.
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Country Aire Natural Foods
200 W 1st StUnique and pleasant natural foods grocery store. Great prices on organic bulk items. Also serves food and has gift items.
Sightseeing
A must-see if you are visiting Port Angeles and Olympic National Park. Definitely worth the time and money, unless it is totally fogged in or living up to its name with strong snowy winds.
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Hurricane Ridge
A must-see if you are visiting Port Angeles and Olympic National Park. Definitely worth the time and money, unless it is totally fogged in or living up to its name with strong snowy winds.
Lake Crescent is a gorgeous lake a half-hour or so drive from Laurel Haven. There are several viewpoints along the road. There are trails on both sides of the lake. However, at this point, the road on the back side has been closed for several reasons. Definitely stop at Lake Crescent Lodge (only open May- September with Covid) and take the hike to Marymere Falls.
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Lake Crescent
Lake Crescent is a gorgeous lake a half-hour or so drive from Laurel Haven. There are several viewpoints along the road. There are trails on both sides of the lake. However, at this point, the road on the back side has been closed for several reasons. Definitely stop at Lake Crescent Lodge (only open May- September with Covid) and take the hike to Marymere Falls.
Great 3-mile round trip hike on an easy, wide, well-maintained trail (except for the steep climb at the end, up steps, to the falls). You will walk through old-growth rainforest that is a good alternative to the Hoh Rainforest if you are short on time. You can also access the Storm King Trail from this trail. Storm King is not for the faint of heart, and a little treacherous near the top, but the view of the Lake from the top is spectacular.
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Marymere Falls
Great 3-mile round trip hike on an easy, wide, well-maintained trail (except for the steep climb at the end, up steps, to the falls). You will walk through old-growth rainforest that is a good alternative to the Hoh Rainforest if you are short on time. You can also access the Storm King Trail from this trail. Storm King is not for the faint of heart, and a little treacherous near the top, but the view of the Lake from the top is spectacular.
Beautiful park on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, about a half-hour drive from Laurel Haven. Overnight camping and day use. Great play toys and field for the family. Also, several trails access the beaches below when the tide is out. Great place to see the life in tide pools. Also possible to see seals or whales if you are lucky. There are also remains of WWll Bunkers to see.
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Ikhaya Lokuhlala lwe-Salt Creek
3506 Camp Hayden RdBeautiful park on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, about a half-hour drive from Laurel Haven. Overnight camping and day use. Great play toys and field for the family. Also, several trails access the beaches below when the tide is out. Great place to see the life in tide pools. Also possible to see seals or whales if you are lucky. There are also remains of WWll Bunkers to see.
La Push
Ruby Beach
First Beach
Second Beach
Third Beach
Kalaloch
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18113 Upper Hoh RdA short drive from town out onto a spit of land in the Harbor that leads to our Coast Guard Base. There are place to stop and walk or picnic along the way with beautiful views looking back at the city and the Olympic Mountains. You can often spot harbor seals swimming too and an occasional river otter or Orca whale.
Ediz Hook
A short drive from town out onto a spit of land in the Harbor that leads to our Coast Guard Base. There are place to stop and walk or picnic along the way with beautiful views looking back at the city and the Olympic Mountains. You can often spot harbor seals swimming too and an occasional river otter or Orca whale.