Olympic Peninsula

I live just twenty minutes from the Olympic Peninsula and explore Olympic National Park year-round.

Olympic Peninsula captured in three side-by-side images: a sunlit trail with towering trees, a smiling hiker at the Hoh Rainforest, and a waterfall flowing through a lush forest.

Plan your trip with the guides below—organized by region as if you’re driving the Highway 101 loop, starting in Port Angeles.


Explore by Region

Start Here / Northern Peninsula / Pacific Coast / Rainforests / Eastern Peninsula


Plan Your Olympic National Park Trip

These guides will help you decide where to go, when to visit, what to pack, and how to make the most of your time in Olympic.


Northern Peninsula

This region includes Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, and Sol Duc Valley. Port Angeles makes a perfect home base with easy park access and downtown dining.

Port Angeles

Hurricane Ridge

Lake Crescent

Sol Duc Valley


Pacific Coast

From Cape Flattery to Kalaloch, the coastline is wild and rugged, featuring sea stacks, tide pools, and driftwood-lined beaches.

Neah Bay

Forks

La Push

Kalaloch


Rainforests

The Hoh and Quinault rainforests are where you’ll see moss-draped trees, waterfalls, and record-setting trees.

Hoh Rain Forest

Quinault Rain Forest


Eastern Peninsula

From Port Townsend’s waterfront charm to forest trails near Staircase and the Hood Canal, this less-travelled side of the peninsula is worth exploring.

Hood Canal

Port Townsend