What to do in Washington Coast, WA

This rainforest-covered peninsula with Mount Olympus at its center is a glorious side trip from Seattle.

Explore the lovely green spaces of Olympic National Park Visitor Center and enjoy the hiking trails in Port Angeles. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Immerse yourself in the lush, primordial environment of this carefully preserved temperate rain forest with its extraordinary range of plant and animal life.

With brilliant blue waters for boating, alpine scenery and abundant hiking trails, this glacial lake is the perfect wilderness escape.

Revel in the mesmerizing scenery of dramatic and varying sea stacks rising impressively out of the ocean.

Watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean, play with kites in the powerful wind and relax around bonfires on this dramatic stretch of shoreline.

Wild and unspoiled, this rugged and remote stretch of coast is filled with unique geological formations and feels like the edge of the world.

Build sandcastles, hike along the beach, launch a boat or dig for clams at this Pacific Northwest park that is much better than its depressing name.

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at La Push Beach during your travels in La Push? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.