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Major city · United States

Port Angeles

Base here 2 nights for Hurricane Ridge and the Elwha, then move on: the town itself fills half a day, the park fills the rest.

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Port Angeles is the largest town on the Olympic Peninsula and the practical front door to Olympic National Park: Hurricane Ridge road starts 3 km south of downtown, and the Elwha valley is 18 km west on US-101. Downtown is a working waterfront of a few blocks, a ferry dock to Victoria BC, and a bus hub. Most travellers sleep here 1–2 nights, drive into the park by day, and use it as a supply stop before Forks or the coast.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Nov–Mar (rain, short days, Hurricane Ridge access weather-dependent)
Airports
CLM · SEA · YYJ
Nights
2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Port Angeles911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Port Angeles, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Beerdraught in a bar$6–9
  • Budget bedHostel or motel bed, a night, per personUS$45
  • Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$180
  • High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$320

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$260

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Hurricane Ridge and Olympic National Park accessBlack Ball ferry to Victoria, BCOlympic Discovery TrailEdiz Hook and the waterfront
Airports
CLM William R. Fairchild International Airport (Charter and general aviation only; no scheduled commercial flights.) · SEA Seattle–Tacoma International (Nearest big commercial gateway; about 2.5–3 h by car plus ferry, or the Dungeness Line bus.) · YYJ Victoria International (Sidney, BC) (Across the strait; requires a passport and a border crossing.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Aug (21°C (70°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Port Angeles: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

17 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

1°C (34°F)

14 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

15 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Jun

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

8 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

5 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

5 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

8°C (46°F)

7 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

5°C (41°F)

12 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

17 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

17 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the default: US-101 runs through town and the park road leaves from the south edge. Clallam Transit routes 20, 22, 24 and 26 cover the city, fare $1 adult, no Sunday service except the Strait Shot (#123) to Bainbridge Island. Downtown is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Hurricane Ridge

go

Door to door: About 45 min from downtown

Drive Hurricane Ridge Road about 27 km (17 mi) south from the park visitor centre

Park pass required; road status changes fast, check before leaving.

Elwha Valley

go

Door to door: About 30 min

US-101 west about 18 km (11 mi), then Olympic Hot Springs Road

Free access; the peninsula's largest watershed.

Sequim

go

Door to door: About 30 min by car

US-101 east, or Clallam Transit route 30

Lavender farms and berry stands in summer.

Forks and the Pacific coast

overnight

Door to door: About 1 h by car

US-101 west, or Clallam Transit route 14

Too far to enjoy as a return day trip; sleep out there.

Victoria, BC

go

Door to door: 90 min crossing plus border and terminal time

Black Ball ferry (MV Coho) from downtown

Passport required; seasonal sailings, refit week in winter.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown / waterfront

Walk to the ferry dock, City Pier, restaurants and the visitor centre; street parking capped at 2 hours.

US-101 strip (east and west)

Motels with free parking and easy park access; you will drive to dinner.

Near the park entrance

Quietest option, closest to Hurricane Ridge Road; few services within walking distance.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$120–190 excl. bed
High
$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$180US$360
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$150US$600
Clallam Transit single ride2 × US$1US$2
Feiro Marine Life Center donation2 × US$5 · Adults; youth $3US$10
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$100
Trip total≈ US$276 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,102

2026 estimate in US dollars; park entry and ferry fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Diner or pub main$15–28
Beer, draught in a bar$6–9
Clallam Transit ride$1 adult, $0.50 youth and seniors with permit
Feiro Marine Life Center donation$5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 youth 3–17
Black Ball ferry, passenger 12+2026 estimate; check current faresUS$23 one way; car and driver US$78

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low street-crime risk. The real hazards are weather and roads: wet, dark winter driving on US-101, sudden closures on Hurricane Ridge Road, and cold, fast water along the strait.
  • Hurricane Ridge Road can close for snow, ice or wind at any time of year: check park conditions before you drive up.
  • The Hurricane Ridge day lodge burned down in 2023; expect temporary facilities, not the old building.
  • No buses serve most of Olympic National Park: transit drops you on US-101, not at the trailheads.
  • Summer weekends fill the Hurricane Ridge entrance; go early or take the shuttle.
  • The Coho ferry to Victoria stops for about a week each winter for refit.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies here; nearest consulates are in Seattle. US passport holders: routine services via Seattle.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Clallam Transit city ride: $1 adult, exact change; no Sunday service except Strait Shot
  • Strait Shot to Bainbridge Island ferry: About 1 h 50 min–2 h, limited stops (check fare)
  • Black Ball ferry Port Angeles → Victoria: 90 min crossing; passenger US$23, car and driver US$78 (check)

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Port Angeles. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (rain, short days, Hurricane Ridge access weather-dependent) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

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