Sequim
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Sequim is a small city on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington (state).
With a population of 5,000, Sequim offers small-town charm with big city amenities. You will find unsurpassed natural beauty and a unique Northwest identity. Sequim is located in one of the most beautiful spots in the world. The soaring Olympic Mountains decorate the city’s southern border and the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca create a northern boundary. Sequim’s ideal weather and rich soil are the envy of other coastal towns and all of Western Washington. You may want to bring a bucket to pick lavender, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Sequim is also famous for the flavorful native Dungeness crab.
Get in
By car
From Seattle's main airport, SeaTac (SEA), one can drive directly to Sequim in just over 2 hours (via I-5 S, WA-16 W, WA-3 N & WA-101). Washington State Ferries cut across the Puget Sound from Edmonds, or from downtown Seattle to Bainbridge Island. There are also ferry routes from Victoria (British Columbia) to nearby Port Angeles.
By air
Sequim Valley Airport] is located 3 miles west of town. Fairchild International Airport (CLM) is located in nearby Port Angeles.
By sea
John Wayne Marina is nestled on the west side of Sequim Bay.
Get around
- Highway 101
- Old Olympic Highway
- John Wayne Marina
- Sequim Valley Airport
- Clallam Transit connects Sequim to Port Angeles and Jefferson Transit connects Sequim to Port Townsend.
See
- Olympic National Park
- San Juan Islands
- Strait of Juan de Fuca
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Purple Haze Organic Lavender Farm
phone: +1 360-683-1714address: 180 Bell Bottom RdSequim is famous for its scenic lavender farms. Wander the fields at this certified organic lavender farm and browse its gift shop, which offers a variety of lavender products made from lavender oil distilled on-site.
Do
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Biking
- Beachcombing
- Ocean kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Berry picking
Events
Buy
There are many small quaint shops in downtown Sequim. Lavender products are available at various lavender farm outlets.
Jamestown S'Klallam Indian Art GalleryOffers art & souvenirs.
Eat
Numerous places to dine or to just grab a bite to eat.
Sleep
Many locally owned motels are available in the area as well a few large chains.
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phone: +1 360-452-5207address: 939 Finn Hall RdGeorge Washington Inn is a new bed & breakfast located along the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Sequim and Port Angeles.
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The Farmhouse Vacation Rental at Purple Haze Lavender Farm
address: 180 Bell Bottom RdEnjoy Agri-tourism, where you not only stay in a beautiful rural setting, you can also watch firsthand the operations of a working Lavender Farm. The Farm House can comfortably accommodate 8 guests.
Go next
- Port Townsend
- Port Angeles - Gateway to Canada via ferry. Location of Fairchild International Airport.
- Olympic Loop - Take the Olympic Loop for a scenic drive back around the Olympics.
