Guidebook for Port Angeles
Food Scene
Great Thai food just across the street! Make a reservation because it gets busy. Closed Sunday.
90 locals recommend
Sabai Thai
903 W 8th StGreat Thai food just across the street! Make a reservation because it gets busy. Closed Sunday.
Excellent gourmet-level food within easy walking distance. This is great for date nights or impressing in laws. Expect to pay $50 per person.
59 locals recommend
Woodfire Grill
929 W 8th StExcellent gourmet-level food within easy walking distance. This is great for date nights or impressing in laws. Expect to pay $50 per person.
The Blackbird Coffeehouse
336 E 8th StGood coffee not far away. Try some baked items!
One of my favorites -- close to the house and great coffee at a great price. Friendly, knowledgeable staff most of the time.
14 locals recommend
Higher Grounds Espresso Corporation
802 S C StOne of my favorites -- close to the house and great coffee at a great price. Friendly, knowledgeable staff most of the time.
Frugals
1520 E Front StGreasy burgers at a fair price -- drive through only!!
Organic market with all the trimmings - great place to get fixings for a nice day out or dinner in. We purchase food here weekly.
20 locals recommend
Port Angeles Farmers Market
133 E Front StOrganic market with all the trimmings - great place to get fixings for a nice day out or dinner in. We purchase food here weekly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mostly a locals bar with some fun acts that come through. The nachos are really good and there are non-alcoholic options for those that don't drink. Good place to eat late and share a story or two.
8 locals recommend
Bar N9NE
229 W 1st StMostly a locals bar with some fun acts that come through. The nachos are really good and there are non-alcoholic options for those that don't drink. Good place to eat late and share a story or two.
Parks & Nature
This is the gateway to Hurricane Ridge which sounds scarier than it is. Park headquarters is just down 8th Street then right on Race Street (south). Entrance fees are good for 7 days unless you have a National Park annual pass. This is a must do in the area.
86 locals recommend
Olympic National Park Visitor Center
3002 Mt Angeles RdThis is the gateway to Hurricane Ridge which sounds scarier than it is. Park headquarters is just down 8th Street then right on Race Street (south). Entrance fees are good for 7 days unless you have a National Park annual pass. This is a must do in the area.
If you time your hike right, you can hike out to the lighthouse with about 5 miles of walking each way. This is a romantic place to think about life and enjoy the company of loved ones.
38 locals recommend
Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
554 Voice of America Rd WIf you time your hike right, you can hike out to the lighthouse with about 5 miles of walking each way. This is a romantic place to think about life and enjoy the company of loved ones.
The developed hot spring on this side of the National Park. Go here for a few drinks and some serious soaking, check out the massage options too. Great for cold and rainy days.
81 locals recommend
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
12076 Sol Duc-Hot Springs RdThe developed hot spring on this side of the National Park. Go here for a few drinks and some serious soaking, check out the massage options too. Great for cold and rainy days.
This is one of the iconic spots that you'll find in many of the guidebooks. Take your time and enjoy yourself. Make sure to plan ahead and take some rain-gear if you have it (just incase).
11 locals recommend
Sol Duc Trailhead
Sol Duc RoadThis is one of the iconic spots that you'll find in many of the guidebooks. Take your time and enjoy yourself. Make sure to plan ahead and take some rain-gear if you have it (just incase).
If you haven't been up the Elwah River, this is your opportunity. Check out the dam removal site and imagine yourself fishing for monster salmon!
Elwha Ranger Station
If you haven't been up the Elwah River, this is your opportunity. Check out the dam removal site and imagine yourself fishing for monster salmon!
The road and bridge here is currently closed (August 2017) but it will open again soon so please check the Olympic National Park website for the latest access information. The last time I was here, it took about 30 minutes of paved driving with a two mile walk to get to the actual springs. Clothing optional.
Olympic Hot Springs Road
Olympic Hot Springs RoadThe road and bridge here is currently closed (August 2017) but it will open again soon so please check the Olympic National Park website for the latest access information. The last time I was here, it took about 30 minutes of paved driving with a two mile walk to get to the actual springs. Clothing optional.
Essentials
Great selection of natural foods and medicines. This is the Port Angeles equivalent to Whole Foods.
80 locals recommend
Country Aire Natural Foods
200 W 1st StGreat selection of natural foods and medicines. This is the Port Angeles equivalent to Whole Foods.
Getting Around
For $49.00, you can get a shuttle to or from SeaTac International Airport which includes WIFI, cookies, hot chocolate, a ferry ride and more. Save time and money as an independent traveler.
Dungeness Line
111 E 8th StFor $49.00, you can get a shuttle to or from SeaTac International Airport which includes WIFI, cookies, hot chocolate, a ferry ride and more. Save time and money as an independent traveler.
Rent bikes here or get yours worked on. Check out the $5 indoor rock wall for rainy days!
9 locals recommend
Sound Bikes and Kayaks
120 E Front StRent bikes here or get yours worked on. Check out the $5 indoor rock wall for rainy days!
Safeway Fuel Station
312 S Lincoln StOne of the cheapest gas stations in town. Safeway Gas
Sightseeing
This is a great place to ride your bike or just park your car and watch the sunset. Check out migrating birds, fishermen, and a variety of ships anchoring in the harbor.
6 locals recommend
Ediz Hook Reservation for Native Birds
700 Ediz Hook RoadThis is a great place to ride your bike or just park your car and watch the sunset. Check out migrating birds, fishermen, and a variety of ships anchoring in the harbor.
A must do if you have a car and a camera. It looks like the alps from up here! Check out the glaciers and pack a lunch for a small picnic in many of the spots around here.
101 locals recommend
Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center
3002 Mt Angeles RdA must do if you have a car and a camera. It looks like the alps from up here! Check out the glaciers and pack a lunch for a small picnic in many of the spots around here.
Shopping
Most local folks know Costco - a membership based store featuring discounts on bulk items. Go here if you have a membership.
14 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
955 W Washington StMost local folks know Costco - a membership based store featuring discounts on bulk items. Go here if you have a membership.