Discovered In 1791, the deep-water harbor of Port Angeles was once known as the 'Port of Our Lady of Angels', and was declared a federal city in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln.
Located on the northern part of the Olympic peninsula, along highway 101, Port Angeles serves as the main point of entry to Olympic National Park.
Rising high above the city is the snow capped Hurricane Ridge, the most popular feature of Olympic National Park.
The main point of interest in Port Angeles itself is Ediz Hook, a four and a half mile body of sand that forms the harbor and offers a panoramic view of the city and the Olympic Mountains.
Hotels in Port Angeles are located within 2 miles of Port Angeles city center and 17 miles from the Hurricane Ridge visitor center.
Discovered In 1791, the deep-water harbor of Port Angeles was once known as the 'Port of Our Lady of Angels', and was declared a federal city in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln.
