Janie & Michael’s guidebook- Olympic Peninsula
Sightseeing/Hiking
A quick little walk in the woods for all activity levels. Approx. 30min from the guesthouse.
76 locals recommend
Marymere Falls
A quick little walk in the woods for all activity levels. Approx. 30min from the guesthouse.
Amazing views for such a short hike (roughly 1.5miles round trip with a 700ft elevation gain). Parking lot/pull out about 3/4 of the way up to Hurricane Ridge, 30min from the guesthouse. A quick incline, but doable for almost all fitness levels. Bring a snack or lunch to enjoy at the top!
Switchback Trailhead
Hurricane Ridge RoadAmazing views for such a short hike (roughly 1.5miles round trip with a 700ft elevation gain). Parking lot/pull out about 3/4 of the way up to Hurricane Ridge, 30min from the guesthouse. A quick incline, but doable for almost all fitness levels. Bring a snack or lunch to enjoy at the top!
The perfect beach spot to bring a takeout meal to. We often go here for dinner as a family. Beware, it is an exposed spit, so it will be much chillier and windy in comparison to the climate at the guesthouse. Approx. 20min from the guesthouse.
45 locals recommend
Ediz Hook
The perfect beach spot to bring a takeout meal to. We often go here for dinner as a family. Beware, it is an exposed spit, so it will be much chillier and windy in comparison to the climate at the guesthouse. Approx. 20min from the guesthouse.
This can be busy on nice days, but it's a little more off the beaten path than the Lake Crescent Lodge beach access. Great for bringing a chair and soaking in the view. Approximately 30 min from the guesthouse.
East Beach
This can be busy on nice days, but it's a little more off the beaten path than the Lake Crescent Lodge beach access. Great for bringing a chair and soaking in the view. Approximately 30 min from the guesthouse.
Unbeatable views for being a drivable location (this is the visitor center at the top of the ridge, the guesthouse is near the visitor center at the bottom). Approximately 45min from the guesthouse. You will need a park pass that you can get at the booth on the way up- however if you need to purchase one, go early in the morning if you can. The line can be long because of it's popularity. Make sure to walk up and over the path opposite from the visitor center, then you get a view of all of Port Angeles. Bring a jacket, it can be breezy up there (hence the name Hurricane Ridge)
101 locals recommend
Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center
3002 Mt Angeles RdUnbeatable views for being a drivable location (this is the visitor center at the top of the ridge, the guesthouse is near the visitor center at the bottom). Approximately 45min from the guesthouse. You will need a park pass that you can get at the booth on the way up- however if you need to purchase one, go early in the morning if you can. The line can be long because of it's popularity. Make sure to walk up and over the path opposite from the visitor center, then you get a view of all of Port Angeles. Bring a jacket, it can be breezy up there (hence the name Hurricane Ridge)
This area is also referred to as Salt Creek- if you look up the tides, you might be able to catch a low tide during your stay and check out some awesome tide pools and marine life. It's a nice beach walk as well. Approx. 30min from the guesthouse.
Tongue Point View Spot
2183 Crescent Beach RoadThis area is also referred to as Salt Creek- if you look up the tides, you might be able to catch a low tide during your stay and check out some awesome tide pools and marine life. It's a nice beach walk as well. Approx. 30min from the guesthouse.
Off the beaten path quiet walk (less than 1 mile one way) through the woods down to a secluded rocky beach. Also a local surfing spot when the swell is decent. Just over 30min from the guesthouse.
Lyre Conservation Area
Reynold RoadOff the beaten path quiet walk (less than 1 mile one way) through the woods down to a secluded rocky beach. Also a local surfing spot when the swell is decent. Just over 30min from the guesthouse.
Beautiful beach access after a 1/2 mile flat walk to stretch the legs- great for families, dogs and takeout dinner. Approx. 20min from guesthouse.
Elwha Beach Access
Elwha Dike RoadBeautiful beach access after a 1/2 mile flat walk to stretch the legs- great for families, dogs and takeout dinner. Approx. 20min from guesthouse.
Food scene
During the pandemic many restaurants have variable hours. Make sure you check ahead of time- and plan out at least a couple hours in advance. Take out can take 1-2hrs during peak times, and sometimes if they're really busy, a place might stop taking orders.
Great burgers and easy take out. The Spruce burger is our favorite! Super friendly staff.
31 locals recommend
Spruce
128 E Front StGreat burgers and easy take out. The Spruce burger is our favorite! Super friendly staff.
Our favorite (and one of the only in town) sushi place. Very friendly staff. You could get take out and go to Ediz Hook!
13 locals recommend
Songoku Hibachi and Sushi Japanese
134 W Front StOur favorite (and one of the only in town) sushi place. Very friendly staff. You could get take out and go to Ediz Hook!
Delicious breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor seating or convenient take out.
45 locals recommend
New Day Eatery
102 W Front StDelicious breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor seating or convenient take out.
One of our favorite dinner menus. We love their crab cakes with creole aioli sauce.
152 locals recommend
Next Door Gastropub
113 W 1st StOne of our favorite dinner menus. We love their crab cakes with creole aioli sauce.
Jasmine Bistro
222 N Lincoln StOur go-to Thai restaurant in town.
Shopping in PA
If you forgot outdoor gear or just want to peruse a neat local shop- they're like a miniature REI.
9 locals recommend
Brown's Outdoor
112 W Front StIf you forgot outdoor gear or just want to peruse a neat local shop- they're like a miniature REI.
Super cute home and decor store. Locally made items and PNW themes.
In the guesthouse you'll see from Kindred Collective:
-Local zip code pillow on the king bed
-Port Angeles Guestbook in the entryway
Check them out on Instagram @kindred.home.co
Kindred Collective
117 N Laurel StSuper cute home and decor store. Locally made items and PNW themes.
In the guesthouse you'll see from Kindred Collective:
-Local zip code pillow on the king bed
-Port Angeles Guestbook in the entryway
Check them out on Instagram @kindred.home.co
Outdoorsy meets cozy homebody? Or maybe hip PNW meets functional go getter? I can never leave this store without buying something...
In the guesthouse you'll see from Moss:
-the kitchen sponges/cloths with mountains
-"Best Coast" couch pillow
-Mini mountain couch pillow
Check them out on Instagram @moss_angeles
20 locals recommend
MOSS
104 W 1st StOutdoorsy meets cozy homebody? Or maybe hip PNW meets functional go getter? I can never leave this store without buying something...
In the guesthouse you'll see from Moss:
-the kitchen sponges/cloths with mountains
-"Best Coast" couch pillow
-Mini mountain couch pillow
Check them out on Instagram @moss_angeles
If you love house plants this gal has an amazing collection. We have decorated the guesthouse with so many plants from this amazing little shop. Check her out on Instagram @viridistropicals
Viridis Tropicals
827 E 1st StIf you love house plants this gal has an amazing collection. We have decorated the guesthouse with so many plants from this amazing little shop. Check her out on Instagram @viridistropicals
Open year round! 10a-2p on Saturdays. We have met some of the best local people through this market, such hard working farmers and crafters.
20 locals recommend
Port Angeles Farmers Market
133 E Front StOpen year round! 10a-2p on Saturdays. We have met some of the best local people through this market, such hard working farmers and crafters.
A fun cross between an outdoor and hardware store. They have a great assortment of PNW souvenirs.
40 locals recommend
Swain's General Store
602 E 1st StA fun cross between an outdoor and hardware store. They have a great assortment of PNW souvenirs.
Coffee
My favorite coffee and breakfast. 16oz hot mocha and a breakfast burrito with sausage, light on the potatoes and yes to sriracha mayo. We will drive here regularly despite having an espresso machine at home.
Fogtown Coffee Bar
1105 E Front StMy favorite coffee and breakfast. 16oz hot mocha and a breakfast burrito with sausage, light on the potatoes and yes to sriracha mayo. We will drive here regularly despite having an espresso machine at home.
Also great coffee and delicious pastries - I just happen to love the chocolate they use in mochas at Fogtown a little more.
25 locals recommend
The Blackbird Coffeehouse
336 E 8th StAlso great coffee and delicious pastries - I just happen to love the chocolate they use in mochas at Fogtown a little more.
Adventures and relaxation
Awesome kayak tours. I've been out with them several times, despite living locally. Great people and extremely knowledgeable.
16 locals recommend
Adventures Through Kayaking
2358 US-101Awesome kayak tours. I've been out with them several times, despite living locally. Great people and extremely knowledgeable.
Susana is amazing- especially when you need to focus on areas after hiking! She books out, so be sure to schedule in advance or notify us if you would like to get in during your stay.
To Live Well Massage
603 N Laurel StSusana is amazing- especially when you need to focus on areas after hiking! She books out, so be sure to schedule in advance or notify us if you would like to get in during your stay.