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Here, Calm Comes Naturally. Find your Peace on the Peninsula.

Unwind with cozy fireplaces, wildlife encounters, soothing soaks, and unforgettable coastal cuisine.

Presented by Olympic Peninsula November 26, 2025

Enjoy the quieter season exploring our mountains, forests, shorelines, and the 450-mile long Olympic Culinary Loop connecting you to the tastiest farm-and-sea-to-table fare.  Follow our trip ideas for ways to find your calm this winter.  

Stay & Play in Port Angeles 
As the gateway to the Olympic National Park, get easy access to hiking, tidepooling, and biking along the 135+ mile Olympic Discovery Trail. Stroll the waterfront downtown to nearly 80 locally-owned shops and eateries.  

Stay & Chill in Port Ludlow  
Turn on the bed-side fireplace and start filling the tub. Soak in the views of the bay, and pop a bottle of fine Washington wine while snacking on an artisanal cheese plate. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day of kayaking, beach and waterfall walks, or 18 holes of golf. 

Stay & Wellness in Port Townsend 
As one of America’s last remaining Victorian seaports, history lives around every corner here. Try a kayak paddle along the bay looking for wildlife followed by a beach stroll to Point Wilson Lighthouse. Imbibe in sauna culture with a warm salt water soak, then catch a flick at the Rose Theatre’s Starlight Room. 

Stay & Art in Sequim 
Drive-thru a wildlife park to see lions, bears and lovable llamas followed by a walk on the beach at Dungeness Spit, a National Wildlife Refuge. Pack a picnic and explore Railroad Bridge Park and the Dungeness River Nature Center. Visit Sequim Museum & Arts before dressing up – or down – for dinner and a show at Olympic Theater Arts. 
 
OlympicPeninsula.org/road-trips 

 

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