Olympic Peninsula

The Olympic Peninsula is a region of the state of Washington in the United States of America.

Overview

For the purposes of this article, the Olympic Peninsula region consists of Clallam, Jefferson, western Mason, and Grays Harbor counties. The eastern part of Mason County, including Allyn and Union, is covered by the Kitsap Peninsula article.

Cities
Other Destinations
  • Olympic National Park - Here you will find Pacific Ocean beaches, rainforest valleys, glacier-capped peaks and a stunning variety of plants and animals
  • The Quinault Rain Forest is located the northern part of Grays Harbor county.
Getting Around

If you are not with tour coach, it is strongly recommended that you hire a roomy, good quality sedan, SUV, or minivan upon arriving in Seattle. Driving around the peninsula is very enjoyable but can involve long distances.

Eating

Be mindful of the time of day particularly in early summer. Restaurants in remote areas may have limited hours of operation, and reservations are recommended where available.

If traveling by car, consider packing a picnic basket as a contingency measure.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington. The city is the economic center of Grays Harbor County, bordering the cities of Hoquiam and Cosmopolis. Aberdeen Travel Guide »
Within Olympic Peninsula
Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Washington State. Olympic National Park Travel Guide »
Forks
Forks is a city in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington in the Pacific Northwest of the United States of America. Forks Travel Guide »
Port Angeles
Port Angeles
Port Angeles is the the largest city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington. It is the county seat of Clallam County. Port Angeles Travel Guide »
Sequim
Sequim
Sequim is a small city on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. With a population of 5,000, Sequim offers small-town charm with big city amenities. Sequim Travel Guide »
Ocean Shores
Ocean Shores is a city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington. It is located between Grays Harbor and the natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Ocean Shores Travel Guide »
Port Townsend
Port Townsend is a city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington. Port Townsend Travel Guide »
Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach is a town on the Olympic Peninsula. Pacific Beach Travel Guide »
Shelton
Shelton is a city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington. Shelton is the largest and only incorporated city within Mason County, Washington. Shelton Travel Guide »
Elma
Elma is a city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington. Elma Travel Guide »
Hoodsport
Hoodsport is a small city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington. It is on the west bank of the Hood Canal. Hoodsport Travel Guide »
Potlatch
Potlatch is an unincorporated community in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington. It is on the Hood Canal. Potlatch Travel Guide »
Seaview
Seaview is a city on the Olympic Peninsula, on the Long Beach peninsula, on the Pacific Ocean coast in Washington. Seaview Travel Guide »
Port Hadlock
Port Hadlock is a city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington. Port Hadlock Travel Guide »
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