Things To Do
Google Map with Recommendations
A google map we created with lodging, kayaking rentals, eateries, coffee shops, and more. Don't hesitate to reach out to Hayden or Hanna if you have questions!
Wander Port Townsend
- Eat your way through town, there is great food. - Some eateries who often have live music: Finn River Cidery, The Bottle Shop, Raincoast Farms, Sirens Pub, Uptown Pub, Green Crow Tacos - Check out the wooden sail boats in the harbor - Lots of fun shops and art galleries (including Native American Art, vintage glass bottle shop, and a boutique fabric store). - Visit Fort Worden State Park - Charter a sail boat, rent kayaks, or whale watch. - Bike the Larry Scott Trail - Hike on Morrowstone Island - Ferry over to Fort Casey for the afternoon
Fort Worden Historical State Park
There is so much to do at this park. Beaches for kite flying and picnicking, fields for games, mellow walks with epic views. It also has an interesting military history with historical buildings like half-buried bunkers and war memorials hidden in the forest.
Day trip to Sequim
- Visit Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge and walk the United States' longest natural sand spit. - Have a picnic at a U-pick lavender farm. - August is berry season in western Washington! Gray's Marsh Berry Farm is Hanna's family's favorite U-pick berry farm, fun for all ages.
Spend a Day in Poulsbo
This is where Hanna lived in elementary and middle school. - Cute Scandinavian town with good food and bakeries - Visit the Marine Science Center - Rent kayaks and paddle the Liberty Bay - The bulk candy section at Town and Country Market
Wildlife on Whidbey Island
Ideal stopping points if you are travelling through Bellingham or Paine Field airports: - Experience diverse wildlife of the PNW at Deception Pass State Park - Wander shops and eateries in Anacortes. - Explore Fort Casey and Ebey's Landing Preserve - Whidbey Island has a few lovely bnbs to stay the night if you choose too.
Get lost in Olympic National Park and Port Angeles
Doable as a day trip, but better to spend a few if heading west of Port Angeles. The Olympic National Park and surrounding valleys are temperate rainforests with lots of beauty to behold! Hanna and Hayden really enjoy hiking here. Some highlights include: - Hoh Rainforest hike (2-6mile hike) for epiphytes, large old growth trees (mainly Sitka Spruce and western Hemlock), and lots of wildlife. - Hurricane Ridge overlook and trailhead - Olympic hot Springs (2.4 mile hike in) - Coville Mountain biking Trails - Whale watch at the mouth of the Elwha River
Explore the Hood Canal and the East Olympics
Ideal if you are driving up from California. - Lots of hiking, glamping, and camping. You might just see some elk. - Eat some oysters! - Great place to kayak for the first time - Visit the Quilcene Natural Fish Hatchery to learn about the Salmon life cycle up close
Adventure the San Juan Islands
We recommend planning more than a day for exploring the San Juan islands because you deserve it! And ferry schedules can be tricky. If you'd like some suggestions, reach out to Hanna.