Sequim

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.

Sequim Area

Get in

By car

From Seattle's main airport, SeaTac (SEA^IATA), 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^IATA) 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

Beautiful snow-capped Olympic Mountains

Olympic National Park
New Dungeness Lighthouse.
Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.
Dungeness Spit.
Olympic Game Farm.
Olympic Discovery Trail.
Hurricane Ridge.
Deer Park.
San Juan Islands
Strait of Juan de Fuca
Jardin Du Soleil lavender farm.
Purple Haze Organic Lavender Farm, 180 Bell Bottom Rd, ☎ +1 360-683-1714. Sequim 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
- Graysmarsh Farm
Powered paragliding
7 Cedars Casino

Events

Buy

There are many small quaint shops in downtown Sequim. Lavender products are available at various lavender farm outlets.

Sequim Open Aire Market.
Jamestown S'Klallam Indian Art Gallery (At Sequim Bay). Offers art & souvenirs.

Eat

Numerous places to dine or to just grab a bite to eat.

Drink

Sleep

Many locally owned motels are available in the area as well a few large chains.

George Washington Inn, 939 Finn Hall Rd, ☎ +1 360-452-5207. George Washington Inn is a new bed & breakfast located along the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Sequim and Port Angeles. $250-400.
The Farmhouse Vacation Rental at Purple Haze Lavender Farm, 180 Bell Bottom Rd (take the exit to John Wayne Marina (White Feather Way) and turn left on West Sequim Bay Road), toll-free: +1-888-852-6560. Enjoy 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. $275 for 6 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.

Routes through Sequim

Port Angeles ← Carlsborg ←

W

S

→ Jct

E → Jct

E → Hoodsport → Olympia

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