Olympic Peninsula
This northwest region of Washington State is where you’ll find snow-capped mountains, old-growth forests, and rugged coastline—all in one unforgettable road trip.
It’s home to Olympic National Park, whose diverse ecosystems and breathtaking destinations make the Olympic Peninsula a playground for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers from around the world.
Best of Olympic Peninsula Guides
- 21 BEST Places to Stay on the Olympic Peninsula (By a Local!)
- 7 BEST Towns Near Olympic National Park Worth Visiting!
- 10 BEST Summer Day Hikes on the Olympic Peninsula
- 13 Best Beaches on the Olympic Peninsula – ONP Beach Guide
Olympic National Park
- Olympic National Park Visitor Center (Is It Worth a Stop?)
- Olympic National Park Day Trip (Best 1-Day Itineraries!)
- 2 Day Olympic National Park Itinerary (Best for 2025)
- Fall in Olympic National Park (11 BEST Things to Do!)
Port Angeles
- 7 BEST Places to Stay in Port Angeles (From a Local!)
- How to Spend a Day in Port Angeles (15 Things to Do!)
- 10 BEST Beaches in Port Angeles (Tide-Pooling & More!)
- Salt Creek Recreation Area Guide (15 FUN Things to Do!)
- Crescent Beach WA Guide (RV Park Review & BEST Things to Do!)
- Emerald Valley Inn REVIEW: 1 Night in Port Angeles
Hurricane Ridge
Lake Crescent
- Devil’s Punchbowl at Lake Crescent: Is it Worth a Visit?
- Mount Storm King Hike: 10 Things I Learned on the Ropes
- REVIEW: Log Cabin Resort at Lake Crescent (Relaxing & Fun!)
Sol Duc Valley
Neah Bay
- 15 Things to Do in Neah Bay: Best Attractions & Activities
- Is Cape Flattery Worth Visiting? (A Local’s Opinion & Guide)
- Point of Arches: WA’s Best Coastline Scenery on Shi Shi Beach
Forks
La Push / Mora
- Which La Push Beach is Best? Guide to All Three Beaches (2024)
- Second Beach Washington: Guide to ONP’s Best Beach
- Quileute Oceanside Resort REVIEW: 3 Fun Days in La Push
- Hole in the Wall on Washington Coast: ONP’s Best Beach Hike
Hoh Rain Forest
Kalaloch
Lake Quinault / Quinault Rain Forest
- Lake Quinault Lodge Review (2025): Is It Worth It?
- Is the Quinault Rain Forest Worth Visiting? 5 Reasons to Go!
- Why Maple Glade Rain Forest Trail is Quinault’s Best Hike
- Merriman Falls: A Roadside Gem on the Olympic Peninsula