PACIFIC COAST 7
Above clockwise: Hall of Mosses, Hoh Rainforest ©Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission Sequim lavender fields ©Jason Hummel Photography Hood Canal Oysters ©Explore Hood Canal
Stop at the Hama Hama Oyster Farm for an oyster and clam experience you won’t soon forget. After five generations, these folks have got it dialed in!
Pacific Coast Scenic Byway
The 350-mile Pacific Byway epitomizes the Evergreen State. It outlines the entire Olympic Peninsula, meanders through a national park and lush rain forests, along oyster-packed inlets and ocean beaches, then extends south to the border with Oregon. Plan to pack your binoculars and boots and take your time… you’re in for a treat….anytime of the year! Imagine strolling under the moss-draped canopy of an old-growth rainforest, hiking in alpine meadows with jaw-dropping mountain views, or walking along miles of wild and sandy beaches with sea stacks and tidepools all in the SAME day. Amazing diversity of landscape and endless adventures await you right around the next corner. Here are some of our favorite places to explore. Hood Canal Enjoy spectacular scenery and world-class activities along the Hood Canal, a majestic saltwater fjord. Get out on the water …start with a dip or a paddle and top it off with a dive. The Canal is known among scuba divers worldwide for its gentle currents and curious rock formations. For guaranteed thrilling mountain and waterfall views, venture into Olympic National Park and Forest. Choose from easy day hikes with the family to overnight excursions. This natural waterway offers unparalleled shellfish, shrimp, crab and salmon. Stop by a farm retail outlet or head to the beach to