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The Olympic Peninsula is a place of magnificent beauty, a place unlike anywhere else. It is a magnet that draws visitors from all over the world to take in the view. Port Angeles is nestled between the majestic Olympic Range and the picturesque Strait of Juan de Fuca. This unique region is the gateway to Olympic National Park, over a million acres of dramatic coastlines with booming surf, wave manicured beaches, breathtaking mountain peaks and sweeping vistas in every direction. Imagine fishing for salmon, hunting for deer and elk, rafting the river, combing the beaches and watching eagles soar through the sky. From the rugged Pacific coast, to the Hoh Rain Forest, to the sunny "rain shadow" of the Sequim/Port Angeles area, the Olympic Peninsula offers unique experiences filled with warm hospitality, culinary delights, exciting activities, outdoor adventures, stunning sights and so much more.

The city of Port Angeles is a haven for residents and visitors, where farm-to-table is made easy, from the Farmers Market and the nationally recognized sustainable farm of Nash’s Produce, to numerous community supported agricultural farms. Restaurants also partake in the local lifestyle, with dining options including Wildfire, Michael’s, Bella Italia in Port Angeles and Alderwood Bistro in Sequim. Wine connoisseurs delight in a vibrant vintner scene with three local wineries: Harbinger Winery, Camaraderie Cellars and Olympic Cellars. In 2015 Outside Online named Port Angeles the second best place to live in the US.

Port Angeles is a place where people connect with nature, whether it’s a day trip along the Olympic Discovery Trail or to the Salt Creek Recreation Area or a weekend spent at Lake Crescent Lodge, hiking Hurricane Ridge, visiting the Dungeness Spit and Wildlife Sanctuary or relaxing at the Sol Duc Hot Springs and Falls.