About this city
Port Angeles is a historic deep-water port city and the county seat of Clallam County, Washington, nestled on the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Established as a booming lumber and salmon canning center in the late 19th century, its harbor is protected by the unique geography of Ediz Hook. Today, it serves as the primary urban gateway and headquarters for Olympic National Park, offering a dramatic coastal-to-alpine setting backed by the Olympic mountain wall.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Catch the Black Ball Ferry for a scenic international cruise to Victoria, BC, drive up the winding mountain road directly to Hurricane Ridge, walk or birdwatch along the sandy stretch of Ediz Hook, and explore the marine life touch-tanks downtown.
